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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. 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.
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.
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.
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
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
While in road trip stopped for the night very nice staff, good food comfy clean room.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Nice and clea
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Very friendly staff and convenient location.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Good
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Large cottage. Friendly staff. Very clean
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Overall good stay, unfortunately the fridge did not work in my room, and there was no actual warm breakfast like there was in the past. But for the price and cleanliness I'll be back.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 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.
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.
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.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
