Waterbury 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 Waterbury
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Very cute and cozy place. Staff is great, very friendly, pleasant and helpful. Just a couple things we were displeased with: Dirty towel left hanging over the curtain rod in bathroom. No comforter on the bed. Remote had no batteries, did und up finding one under the bed. Ice machine not working on ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
As always an excellent choice. Our room was gorgeous. Breakfast was fantastic. Christmas get away was better because of this hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Fresh breakfast menu. Comfortable beds. Extremely clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Nice place to take the kids for a weekend. Nice restaurant. Nice bar. Extra activities just down the road.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Thank you for a very nice stay and courteous staff. Very pleased!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Des Lux Hotel
Loved how the hotel had a very quiet vibe, the way it is decorated it gives such a vintage vibe. Room was clean and they let us check in early!!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterbury
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
