Title: Lovington Travel Guide: Best of Lovington, Des Moines Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lovington](https://expedia.co.uk/Lovington-Des-Moines-Hotels.0-n3000008281-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lovington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lovington.d3000008281.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lovington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lovington.d3000008281.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lovington Travel Guide ## Des Moines ## Visit Lovington Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Des Moines travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Adventureland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f1880c574a55a0c4ce4de0e0cb126e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Adventureland Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adventureland-Des-Moines.d6075042.Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269146-Iowa-State-Capitol-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Capitol Building 5/5(1 review) A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Des-Moines.d6075016.Attraction) ![Principal Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a99443c85dc4b837cd6310016d52b7a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principal Park Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Principal-Park-Des-Moines.d6075046.Attraction) ![Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269109-Des-Moines-Botanical-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 5/5(1 review) Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Des-Moines.d6075032.Attraction) ![Living History Farms](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5fbc3940eb3f276d90c1a4b3e4c2fbda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Living-History-Farms-Des-Moines.d6105988.Attraction) ![Des Moines Art Center which includes interior views and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268839-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Des Moines Art Center Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Art-Center-Des-Moines.d6075020.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Lovington ![Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9664/257ab000_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road 4995 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £45 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews) Good breakfast Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=9664&PinnedHotelID=9664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008281) ![Sonesta Essential Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50800/50789/9b65231b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Essential Des Moines 4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA £46 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) Clean room, general ambience was very good. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=50789&PinnedHotelID=50789&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008281) ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA £119 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,076 reviews) Very nice hotel. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008281) ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/8b967b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA £68 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,813 reviews) We were allowed am early check in which was so helpful. Room was clean, breakfast delicious and staff very friendly Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=1152222&PinnedHotelID=1152222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008281) ![Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/b8de3671_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines 5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA £58 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 5.6/10 (687 reviews) Amenities Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008281) ![Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77600/77590/01d93670_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West 7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA £69 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Convenient location Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=77590&PinnedHotelID=77590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008281) [See all 834 properties in Lovington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=3000008281) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Beaverdale.dx553248635976477137) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Waveland-Park.dx553248635976469077) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b99bd48f81a261b6c1c7833c6ac20a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Drake While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Drake.dx897427604785860608) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Saylorville If you're spending some time in Saylorville, Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Woodland Hills Golf Course are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saylorville.dx553248635975847597) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Marquisville If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Marquisville and surrounding area, you can visit Grand View Golf Course and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Marquisville.dx983846762463014912) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waterbury While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Waterbury.dx890190387118309376) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Lovington Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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