Greater South Side Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gray’s Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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 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.
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Hotel was great. Food selection could’ve been better."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Our room was awful. Bed skirt was so torn it was a trip hazard. The desk chair had completely ripped both arm rests. The carpet was stained and the bathroom floor was sticky. Not to mention we complained so often that the tv never worked and room bad, they finally moved us to another room, the night ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"Only stayed 1 nite. Close to airport. Staff & shuttle lady were really nice and helpful"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Breakfast was meatless but stay was ok"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Luxury! Would stay anytime."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
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.
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and A. H. Blank Golf Course.
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.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
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.
