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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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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 lively festivals and great live music.
Top hotels in Southwestern Hills
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Perfect for a night stay before an early flight. The shuttle was a major selling point for me. The facilities were nice with a nice game room, a big pool, and a nice gym.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Passing through on way to Michigan from Colorado. Convenient location, excellent service, comfortable room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Room was clean, bedding comfortable, breakfast was good and location was good
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Everything clean and peaceful
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
This is an older, but well maintained option and it was convenient. Our room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwestern Hills
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and Southridge Mall.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Des Moines Community Playhouse and Salisbury House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
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.
Southwestern Hills Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Southwestern Hills by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
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- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Principal Park
- Blank Park Zoo
- EMC Expo Center
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Merle Hay Mall
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Salisbury House
- Wooly's
- 801 Grand
- Simpson College
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Gray’s Lake Park
