Waveland Park Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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.
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.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Top hotels in Waveland Park
![Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49826/1d6533f6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/76d62f4d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024
![Surety Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44914200/44914120/1607cf04_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Adventureland Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1107600/1107598/0a139ec5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37760100/37760010/3036aea0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/7c74d9e7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park
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North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Des Moines Art Center and Salisbury House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Chautauqua Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chautauqua Park and surrounding area, you can visit Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Wells Fargo Arena.
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Lovington
Lovington is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Merle Hay Mall, a top place to visit in the area.
![State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269201-State-Historical-Society-Of-Iowa-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.