Historic East Village Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
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.
State Historical Museum of Iowa
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at State Historical Museum of Iowa during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Historic East Village
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Happy hour could have had the staff refill supplies quicker. To be fair the crowd was hungry.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Hotel was nice, would stay there again.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Clean stylish and tasty
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
In my opinion the bathroom was the nicest of any hotel we have ever stayed in! The staff were welcoming and helpful. There is a parking garage behind the hotel that charged us $10.00 for our overnight stay. There is a skywalk that connects it the hotel. It was a little confusing, but that was probably ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean rooms, love the area around the hotel. My favorite place to stay in Des Moines.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Great service
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic East Village
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.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and 801 Grand, 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.
