Court District Travel Guide

Des Moines

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Photo by Lana Garmon
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Popular places to visit

Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Principal Park
Adventureland

Adventureland

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Adventureland
Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

5/5(1 review)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

Living History Farms

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center which includes interior views and art

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Top hotels in Court District

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is ₹13,072 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹13,072
₹14,641 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
"It's a very nice hotel. It's just that the decor is quirky enough to feel uncomfortable. Almost black walls. A half-size statue of Michaelangelo's David in the lobby..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA
The price is ₹10,154 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹10,154
₹11,373 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Could use better signage. If the flag is not flying, hard to distinguish from adjoining hotel. (Residence Inn)"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is ₹17,103 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹17,103
₹19,155 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Great, stylish property in a central downtown neighborhood. Comfortable, well-designed & appointed rooms. Excellent restaurant/bar on site. Hotel’s reception is found in a spacious lounge-bar area that doubles as a workspace & comfy social gathering spot during the day. Plenty of street (metered) ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

3 out of 5
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is ₹11,087 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹11,087
₹12,417 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (500 reviews)
"Our stay was good. The rooms are clean and spacious. The only problem was the shower. Couldn’t shower first day because of no hot water. It was ice cold. The next day the shower started out hot then turned ice cold. Not fun experience trying to get shampoo and conditioner out with ice cold water ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The price is ₹11,834 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹11,834
₹13,255 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
"Overnight parking was just $10. That is almost unheard of for any hotel. Room was beautiful. Terrible view but that was ok."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is ₹5,698 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹5,698
₹6,382 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,552 reviews)
"Nice people. Clean room. Descent breakfast."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Court District

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4/5(1 area review)

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Downtown Des Moines
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park which includes a high-rise building, a garden and a city

Western Gateway

While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Western Gateway
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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.

Columbus Park
Historic East Village

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.

Historic East Village
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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.

Indianola Hills
Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole

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.

Grays Lake

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