Lovington Travel Guide
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Top hotels in Lovington
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
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Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Really nice
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
This is our second time staying here. It feels like a 5 star hotel. The details in the decor are unique and well designed. The bed and bedding is comfortable. I love the lobby, large and spacious with lots of seating options for gatherings small or large. Great restaurant, Proudfoot and Bird with ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Passing through on way to Michigan from Colorado. Convenient location, excellent service, comfortable room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Room was clean, bedding comfortable, breakfast was good and location was good
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Everything clean and peaceful
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lovington
Merle Hay
While there might not be top attractions in Merle Hay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Merle Hay Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center.
Saylorville
If you're spending some time in Saylorville, Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Woodland Hills Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.
