Waveland Woods 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 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.
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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
Top hotels in Waveland Woods
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Super comfy beds and linen, clean, and nicely designed rooms!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Close to airport
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
The breakfast was great. I just wish more plant base options could be available as far as dairy concerns unfortunately we do not drink milk. Hopefully, you guys can incorporate some almond milk or soy milk options as well and as well within the food area. Thank you.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Very clean quiet and love the staff especially the front desk gentlman sian
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
My husband and I have stayed at this property multiple times and have always enjoyed our stay. This time stayed on the cottage side instead of the hotel I love the cabin feel and all the decorations and different rooms within the cottages to hang out in including our room that we picked. Our first ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Des Lux Hotel
Room was amazing. Amenities was amazing. Décor was beautiful. This hotel is a 10/10
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Woods
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.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Waveland Woods Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Waveland Woods by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
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- 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
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
