Greater South Side Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
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.
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.
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Loved how clean it was and the breakfast was nice. The staff were all very nice and helpful from the front desk to the housekeeping I really enjoyed my stay and will return!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Lobby and breakfast area too small. Entire facility needs fresh paint and new carpet. The Furniture in room old, battered, and some of it wobbly. Disappointed that pool was closed (repairsornew construction). NO Elevator!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"Needs some updates, but clean and well kept. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Breakfast was meatless but stay was ok"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Clean and really nice"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
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.
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and Southridge Mall.
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.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
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.
