Capitol Park Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Capitol Park
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Friendly staff and clean room
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is beautiful and was great for our stay in Des Moines.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Great beds. Spacious rooms. Good breakfast!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Very friendly staff, clean room and very nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is absolutely beautiful. The most aesthetically pleasing place I've ever stayed. Everything was perfectly clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Best hotel breakfast I've had since pre-covid. I would have expected to pay much more for how lovely this place is. Cannot recommend ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Park
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
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.
Capitol Park Travel Guide
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Drake University
- Des Moines Civic Center
- EMC Expo Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Merle Hay Mall
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Wooly's
- Simpson College
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- 801 Grand
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Des Moines MEPS
- National Balloon Museum
