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
"Was stuck in room next to elevator very loud and noisy all night unable to sleep ended up having to play thunderstorm music louder than the elevator noise"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
"I did not stay at this hotel at all. I walked into my room and immediately walked back out. There were several young kids running around smoking marijuana, which was concerning but not the main issue. While I was in the room, there were people outside threatening to fight each other. I also noticed ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Property is old. TV stopped working 2 different nights and no one on site to fix it. Had very noisy neighbors up above us that you could hear walking on the floor. Won’t stay there again."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"Needs some updates, but clean and well kept. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Room was clean, staff was very friendly, breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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.
