North of Grand Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in North of Grand
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is beautiful and I had the best night sleep.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
I can deal with the small room, and no breakfast, i can also deal with the loud food truck parked in the back parking lot. What i cant deal with is finding q cockroach in my room and the staff acting like it was no big deal, then after being told i could call monday to speak to a manager. He shrugs ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The breakfast was seriously lacking with watery scrambled eggs and stale muffins. There wasn’t much of a selection. The biscuits and gravy was decent.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Wildwood Lodge
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room they originally checked us into wasn't cleaned or ready. When I brought it to their attention, they immediately checked us into a different room and apologized profusely for the error. The room was clean & comfortable. We were very happy with ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Very helpful staff; classic property with great character; comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Bathroom was clean and had what I needed. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was an issue. No food at 9:00 in the morning. Waited for hot food. Waited some more. Nothing. This has happened several other times we were there. No one seems to be working in the breakfast area.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North of Grand
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
