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Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
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 Court District
Des Lux Hotel
Everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Staff Room Breakfast Breakfast staff wonderful Check in staff very helpful
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Very clean, parking was easy
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Fantastic hotel; great location.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Court District
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Des Moines Civic Center
- Principal Park
- Polk County Courthouse
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- EMC Expo Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Blank Park Zoo
- 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
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