Woodland Heights Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Woodland Heights
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great room, restaurants, and staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Clean room . Very spacious and accommodating
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean room. Friendly, professional, caring and accommodating staff! Free breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Des Lux Hotel
This a beautiful hotel, with a roaring 20’s vibe. The lobby and my room were beautiful and so clean.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Room was clean staff very nice and breakfast was good!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Room and entire hotel was very clean. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Woodland Heights
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
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.
