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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Waveland Woods
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Liked the hot tub even though there were lots of ants crawling around the outside of it
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Very clean. Well maintained. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast selection.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room, beautiful property. Front desk staff preferred to text me than talk to me. Odd. The Hob Nob coffee shop was wonderful and makes great coffee!! Thank you Eve!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Good
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Breakfast was good and parking was close and snow removed.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Room was clean needed to be painted
Reviewed on 22 Dec 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.
