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.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals 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 great live music.

Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Top hotels in Waveland Park

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park

North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
- Des Moines Community Playhouse
- Waveland Municipal Golf Course
- Adventureland
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa Events Center
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- EMC Expo Center
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Valley Junction
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Wooly's
- Salisbury House
- 801 Grand
- Simpson College
- Des Moines MEPS