Watrous South Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Watrous South
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 great live music 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 lively festivals.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Watrous South
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was very quiet, despite being right by the airport. Clean, with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Check in was seamless and quick.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AC in rooms was unusually loud for this class of hotel. Pool was closed for renovation. Curtains are on a track, do not close all the way. This allows floodlight from nearby construction to enter room at night.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Just OK for Hampton
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
pulled up to the hotel and could barely pull up in front of the property due to what i’m assuming was the front desk workers honda pilot under the awning, right in front of the doors as it was there the next morning just facing the other way. after checking in the 3 boys i was with for my sons birthday ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
It was very good, my wife and I was very happy and pleased with everything
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Free hot Breakfast cooked to order, great jacuzzi & pool, rooms clean, beds new and comfortable, staff helpful (Michael L) front desk, microwave, refer& coffee in rooms, blackout curtains, plenty of free parking
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watrous South
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
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.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.
