Capitol Park Travel Guide
Des Moines
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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 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.
Things to do
The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Capitol Park
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"I absolutely loved staying here it was only for 1 day but, front desk was able to provide both early check in and late check out which really came in handy since i traveled to des moines for my brothers graduation and it therefore gave me plenty of time to get ready, also the maintenance employee ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"Disgusting, poorly staffed. Mold in the pool, hair in the pool, over crowded"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Clean room, great breakfast"
Reviewed on 30 May 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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
"All we expected was a clean room with a bed, shower and tv. We were in the area for a soccer tournament and this motel was far more affordable than others, if you're fine not having a pool or breakfast. It was a decent stay."
Reviewed on 30 May 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 State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's 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 Sky Glider East and Iowa State Fairgrounds.
