Lovington Travel Guide
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Lovington
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
The hot tub in the room was awesome
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean rooms and friendly staff. My second time visiting, I did have issues with one of the showers being clogged but they immediately moved us to a different room.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Des Lux Hotel
The hotel amenities and staff were excellent! From 10:00 PM to 3 AM. There was nonstop street racing that was so loud I thought they were in my room. I did not sleep at all! When I mentioned it to the front desk at check out they said “yeah it happens all the time. You should’ve called the police”. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Breakfast not good, tv had issues
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Wildwood Lodge
This was great they had a gym and the room was clean. Only thing was the Lighting wasn’t very good but it was a great stay. Breakfast was great too!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
The pool was nice and warm kind of small. No hot tub at this location but would be nice if they could out one in.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lovington
Merle Hay
While there might not be top attractions in Merle Hay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Saylorville
If you're spending some time in Saylorville, Woodland Hills Golf Course and Margo Frankel Woods State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.
