Grays Lake Travel Guide
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
Water Works Park
Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Top hotels in Grays Lake
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The historic building is gorgeous!! The room was spacious and clean, however, many of the floor tiles in the bathroom and elsewhere in the building were broken or lifted up causing tripping or injury risks. Please consider offering bed pillows of various firmness. Mattress felt nice and the room ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Parking was great easy in and oiy
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
The property was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The shower gel and conditioner were empty.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
This place was immaculate! Never seen a Motel 6 so nice! Plus I experienced the quickest check-in EVER 🙌 I will definitely stay here every time I visit Des Moines! Location is perfect, right off the highway and tons of stores and food around. Also, the staff was above average!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Pool
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grays Lake
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market 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.
