Columbus Park 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 Columbus Park
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
Yes
Reviewed on 17 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
Always fun to stay here , nice place it is a little old but still nice and fun for kids , main pool was nice and warm !
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Park
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
