Indianola Hills Travel Guide
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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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals 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 Indianola Hills
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Clean and really nice"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
"Older looking hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was big and clean with comfortable beds. No coffee or microwave in room. Bathtub needed a slip proof mat. It was very slippery. Pool out of commission. Quiet and convenient to expressway and some restaurants. Shout out to Mi Patria Ecuadorian ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Des Lux Hotel
"Breakfast was the best I've seen around. Everything was fresh & tasty with a huge variety. Very impressed with the hotel & staff!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
"Weekend tournaments in town so hotel was very busy. Only one working elevator for the entire property."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Indianola Hills
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.
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.
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.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.
