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.
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.
Top hotels in Grays Lake
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
This is our second time staying here. It feels like a 5 star hotel. The details in the decor are unique and well designed. The bed and bedding is comfortable. I love the lobby, large and spacious with lots of seating options for gatherings small or large. Great restaurant, Proudfoot and Bird with ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Room was clean but smoke alarm was hanging from the ceiling so check your rooms for maintenance. Staff was very friendly and helpful at desk. Housekeeping did knock and try to enter our room before I could answer the door at 10am, an hour before checkout, so educate them to let us answer. It takes ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was better than expected in the morning. The bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
This is an older, but well maintained option and it was convenient. Our room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Des Lux Hotel
Wonderful, friendly staff. Stunning lobby! The room was large and immaculate.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Staff is GREAT! Love to see the same staff from visit to visit.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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 Principal Park 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.
