Columbus Park 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Casey's Center
Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Columbus Park
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Loved this property! The staff was extremely helpful. The room and bathroom were very nice. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Amenities
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Loved it
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
We were allowed am early check in which was so helpful. Room was clean, breakfast delicious and staff very friendly
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean modern rooms, hallways, and lobby. Loved not having an alarm clock in the room as many times they are pre set for the alarm from the last visitor. I loved how the hallway door had a barrier all the way down to the floor so you could not see the hallway light underneath it.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Clean room, great kickback event
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus 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.
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.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building 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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
