Indianola Hills Travel Guide
Des Moines
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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 Indianola Hills
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Fort Des Moine. The room was lovely - l clean, spacious beautifully appointed with nice details. The bathroom was the same and extremely well lit. The staff could not have been more gracious. A real plus were the dining options. The food was delicious and their hours of ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Wildwood Lodge
The staff were super cool. Jen and Renee gave us a lot of helpful info and took care of us without hesitation when we asked for anything. Breakfast was great— lots of options and a waffle station are awesome. Room was comfy and clean with plenty of towels. Location is near many restaurants and shopping ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Great service
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Clean, staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Clean room, pool was nice, plenty parking.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Great location! Safe with lots of restaurants. Ok breakfast, could skip the fake eggs
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Indianola Hills
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.
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
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.
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.
