Fairground Travel Guide
Des Moines
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park 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.
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.
Things to do
The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Fairground
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
"NO HOT TUB. DIRTY. Pictures are from many years ago. Pool room looks abandoned. Very sketchy parking lot."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Beautiful hotel, lovely smells in the lobby. Service is good. Restaurant is very expensive and in need of some more budget friendly options, especially for us business travelers with daily meal spend limits. Ask to be on the side away from the train tracks, or you'll be hearing train whistles all ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Staff was friendly. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Bathroom and room were clean but our room smelled like mildew."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
"This Motel 6 was exactly as advertised. I was very pleased with my room and the property. Double lock door was nice too. Thank you! I will stay here again when traveling to WDM."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Wildwood Lodge
"This hotel was a beautiful surprise to be found in Des Moines. A mountain lodge in the city lol. I was really sad to hear the hot tub was down, and had been for months. I was not informed before hand. The room was nice though the carpet was really run down and stained. The toilet would not flush ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Des Lux Hotel
"The staff were extremely helpful. If we needed anything they helped almost immediately. The shuttle to and from the e airport was heaven sent. The breakfast is the same every day and the quality was not the best. But it is free so can’t complain too much"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairground
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
