North of Grand Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Des Moines Art Center during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in North of Grand
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Excellent stay as always! Amazing bar/speakeasy.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
It WASNT missing any plug ins or USB ports!!!!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Easy parking, great location. Sandy at the front desk was amazing and so helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is absolutely beautiful. The most aesthetically pleasing place I've ever stayed. Everything was perfectly clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Best hotel breakfast I've had since pre-covid. I would have expected to pay much more for how lovely this place is. Cannot recommend ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
The room was nice and staff was nice
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North of Grand
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and 801 Grand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
North of Grand Travel Guide
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Drake University
- EMC Expo Center
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Merle Hay Mall
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- 801 Grand
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- National Balloon Museum
- Salisbury House
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
