Watrous South Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Watrous South
Popular places to visit
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 State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in 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 lively festivals.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park 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.
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
This hotel is the mid point on our trip. We've stayed here several times and it's always fine.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Friendly front desk staff. The property, although clean was definitely dated and shows signs of wear. We would probably chose a different place near the airport next time.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Very clean room, wish I had remembered to bring earplugs due to the proximity to the airport
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Nice
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
When I checked into the hotel, they told me a hold deposit is required for incidental and it would be refunded within a few days. I didn't get the refund after 4 days and was also charged another deposit. Both charges were already posted to my credit card account within 2 days of my stay instead ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
I love staying at this hotel because of the closest to the airport. But seems the last few times that I’ve stayed here. I always get stuck in the rear part of the building.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watrous South
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
