Watrous South Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Watrous South
Popular places to visit
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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 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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Watrous South
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
"Rooms were ok. Beds were also ok. Furniture had scratches all over them. Was charged more than I expected to be. Staff was slow to come to counter, and was kinda rude. Room smelled horrible when we first checked in. Save you money and go to a better hotel close by."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Side entrances were filthy with spiders and bugs. Pool was out of order. Hallways dirty."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"Needs some updates, but clean and well kept. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Room was clean, staff was very friendly, breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Where to stay in Watrous South
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.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while you're in town.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
