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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
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 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 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Historic East Village
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Our room was not refreshed after the first night. I had to ask for fresh towels. Surprised it was not refreshed.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Room and bed were great. Pool and hot tub great. Good breakfast. Saturday we did not receive any room cleaning was out of towels and toilet paper. Was told no one working on weekend and had to come get them myself. There is a $20 per day parking fee which was not clear upon booking. There is supposed ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Great hotel in a great location in downtown Des Moines
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Had to get a different room because our had not been cleaned. The grandkids had a blast though. Loved playing in the pool area and the arcade.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Good everything
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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 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.
