Woodland Heights Travel Guide
Des Moines
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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 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.
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 Woodland Heights
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Impressed with how clean & friendly the staff was
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Exactly what I needed for the price! Easy and affordable and clean. Did the job great.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
was not upfront on hours of watermark, hot tub was lukewarm, first night had to switch rooms due to a mouse in the room. second night another big mouse.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Lovely room, very comfortable! Neat decorations and great amenities. Breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Wildwood Lodge
So fun !
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Woodland Heights
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and 801 Grand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
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.
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.
