Chautauqua Park 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 great live music 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 lively festivals 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 great live music 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 lively festivals.

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

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Absolutely everything about this hotel was sick. I’m a huge nerd so the aesthetic is kinda like “Spencer Mansion” from the classic video game “Resident Evil” the lobby has a beautiful classic vintage look to it. Mostly unchanged from its look back in the 1900’s if you ask me. The rooms and everything ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Prefect
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
was okay
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Extremely friendly staff and clean rooms
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Des Lux Hotel
the rooms are very spacious and quite comfortably appointed
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Always a pleasure to stay here. Everything in the room was great and the staff is very nice and helpful. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chautauqua Park

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

Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and Temple Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

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.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Theater and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
