Court District Travel Guide

Des Moines

Photo by Ryan Brohm
Photo by Ryan Brohm
Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Lana Garmon
Photo by Lana Garmon
Photo by Lana Garmon
Photo by Lana Garmon

Popular places to visit

Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Principal Park
Adventureland

Adventureland

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Adventureland
Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a statue or sculpture

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 State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

Living History Farms

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

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.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center which includes interior views and art

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Top hotels in Court District

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is Rp2.792.362 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp2.792.362
Rp3.127.576 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Staff was great, quick to offer recommendations for food around the area. Room was really clean and supplied many amenities. The whirl pool and fitness area was amazing!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is Rp3.201.120 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp3.201.120
Rp3.585.255 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a great week stay, the room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The parking was reasonable as well."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

3 out of 5
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is Rp1.863.544 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp1.863.544
Rp2.087.170 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (523 reviews)
Perfect for walking everywhere
"Perfect location to walk anywhere you needed. Front staff was extremely helpful. He let us check in early, even when we didn't ask to. We were just asking about how parking worked until we could check in. We loved the large patio area. And everything felt very safe. We will definitely stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The price is Rp2.361.606 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp2.361.606
Rp2.644.999 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay! We made reservations at the speak easy, cool private bar area but, the waitresses weren’t overly friendly. Enjoyed it was in walking distance of a lot of things we did. Loved the key card to access elevator for security purpose. The coffe shop in the hotel was good as well! ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
The price is Rp1.381.406 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp1.381.406
Rp1.547.175 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great I-80 travel stop for a good night rest
"This is a really easy access hotel if you're traveling I-80. The hotel was very clean and smelled nice and the desk staff helped me with a quick check-in. They even came around the desk to say hello to my Doberman traveling with me. The room was clean and the A/C was already set to a nice cool which ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is Rp1.200.778 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.200.778
Rp1.344.872 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"Great vacation"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Court District

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4/5(1 area review)

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Downtown Des Moines
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park which includes a high-rise building, a garden and a city

Western Gateway

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

Western Gateway
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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.

Columbus Park
Historic East Village

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.

Historic East Village
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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.

Sherman Hill
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Indianola Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Indianola Hills

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