Capitol Park Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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 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.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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 Capitol Park

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
It was small not a lot of corices
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Convenient location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Highly recommend great hot
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Very nice room
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Park

Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.

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.

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.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Fairground
While Fairground may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Iowa State Fairgrounds and Iowa State Capitol Building.
