Watrous South Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Watrous South
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 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.
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.
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.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Watrous South
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great experience for the money.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Following an unexpected flight diversion, staff was amazing. Stayed late not just for me, but was so helpful to all the other tired travelers. Barb deserves the kudos! And the hotel was perfectly located.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Good place to stay before flying out. Staff was very helpful and the airport shuttle was PERFECT!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
The pool had way too much chlorine. Just being in the dome area made me feel sick the next day from it. My “balcony” was on the 1st floor in the corner with NO privacy. Could not see the pool at ALL. Could hear literally everything from inside my hotel room. When saying something to hotel staff all ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
The room that we were assigned, 120, was clean and heated appropriately. The breakfast served was comparable to what I might expect at competitor properties. That being said, there weren't any staff mulling around as I normally would see at other properties. Perhaps my biggest complaint, and this ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watrous South
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
