Waveland Park Travel Guide
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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 Waveland Park
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean and spacious. It was also in a great location with plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The staff was very accommodating. B
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Love the staff. This is my second time in the last 30 days. We take the grandkids there. The front desk staff and bar staff are amazing!!!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Very nice but people were smoking pot and playing loud music.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Everything
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park
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.
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.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Merle Hay Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Waveland Park Travel Guide
- Des Moines Community Playhouse
- Waveland Municipal Golf Course
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa Events Center
- EMC Expo Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Merle Hay Mall
- Saylorville Lake
- Valley Junction
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Wooly's
- Simpson College
- Gray’s Lake Park
- 801 Grand
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- National Balloon Museum
