Grays Lake Travel Guide
Des Moines





Visit Grays Lake
Stay near popular Grays Lake attractions
Things to do

The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Grays Lake

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"old and nasty not moneys worth"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Good for the most part. Breakfast was ok. They must be vegan Because they didn’t have any type o meat🤔😣"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
"I have to admit that I didn’t know the property was under renovation. It wasn’t better than the $70 hotels we have stayed at and after a visitation and preparing for a funeral we wanted better. Smelled like paint or glue the whole night, I am sensitive to smells and had to have the covers over my ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Where to stay in Grays Lake

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.

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.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.















