North of Grand Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit North of Grand
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Top hotels in North of Grand
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very cool hotel. Friendly staff and nice rooms. Our shower drain was not maintained well but that was the only issue.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Warm cozy Northwoods atmosphere. Desk clerk was very nice and helpful. The outdoor fire ring was awesome. The pool although small, my daughter still had a good time in it. Our suite was clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was very filling and coffee hot. 10/10 would definitely come back again.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean room and super kind staff
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Mary was wonderful at check in and check out! The barista made wonderful craft drinks but wasn’t happy about being the only bar tender for the night. The chips in our room were expired. Breakfast had lots of options except no coffee :( Will for sure give it another go!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hot breakfast and comfortable rooms!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Stayed 3 nights and had a great stay, hood location close to shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North of Grand
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
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.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and 801 Grand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.