Drake Travel Guide
Des Moines
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 great live music 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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in Drake
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
This was our 2nd time staying at this hotel and we had another great visit. Hotel is perfectly located for events at Drake University. Room was spacious, spotless and comfortable. We interacted with 3 different front desk employees during our visit and they were all very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
A jewel nestled in downtown Des Moines. All of the staff was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The second night of stay my room card did not work I had to go back to the desk to get re-programmed. After checking out I realized the next day I had left my phone charger. I stopped back by & they had to look in 3 different locations all to come up empty. They said call back maybe on housekeeping ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Loved our visit. We usually stay here when we go to Iowa, but our last visit was terrible. Unfriendly staff made sure we went somewhere else. I contacted corporate, and they said changes were being made at the property, so I thought we'd give it another shot. I'm glad we did. Friendly folks from ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Wildwood Lodge
We were disappointed that the hot tub was out of order during our stay. After a long day of wrestling the hot tub would have felt great on tired sore muscles and help keep them from cramping the following day during an another long day of wrestling. We also said that our room didn’t need to be turned ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
The sheets had holes in them and were stained. The floor was dirty. The window had air coming in it all night and whistled. The bathroom light quit working in the middle of the night. The trash receptacles in front of the building were both overflowing with trash on the ground.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Drake
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.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
