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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 lively festivals 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 great live music 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
The room was very clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Hotel was accomodating and welcoming...3 or 4 staff changes and still courteous. Definitely will be staying there again in the future!!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Stayed overnight at this hotel and it actually exceeded my expectations. The room was clean and the women at the front desk was nice. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel was amazing and definitely a favorite of mine. It is an older hotel but everything is clean and beautiful. The staff was so friendly and the free breakfast was the best I have ever had.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
This is the 2nd year I booked for my husband’s birthday. Really enjoyed it last year. This year the fireplace did not work, they made it right and the staff was very friendly. We’ll be back next year!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Woodland Heights
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.
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.
