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 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.
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.
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 Columbus Park
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean and spacious. It was also in a great location with plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The staff was very accommodating. B
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Always quiet and no issues.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Clean room, great atmosphere and excellent staff. Room was clean and no gross “hotel” smell. The only thing negative is we had a jet tub room and we had no hot water to enjoy it. The shower had no hot water either, along with no water pressure.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Des Lux Hotel
Everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's 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 Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
Columbus Park Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Columbus Park by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
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- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- EMC Expo Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Merle Hay Mall
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- Gray’s Lake Park
- 801 Grand
- National Balloon Museum
- Des Moines MEPS
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
