Title: Watrous South Travel Guide: Best of Watrous South, Des Moines Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Watrous South](https://expedia.co.uk/Watrous-South-Hotels.d897427365460975616.Travel-Guide-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)[Watrous South Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Watrous-South.d897427365460975616.Car-Hire-Guide)[Watrous South Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Watrous-South.d897427365460975616.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Watrous South Travel Guide ## Des Moines ## Visit Watrous South Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Des Moines travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jordan Creek Town Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7697/fe78d7ee-0a03-4f79-8969-84173b479d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jordan-Creek-Town-Center-Des-Moines.d6075052.Attraction) ![Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075034/2051c68f-71ac-45d5-9669-f8a38d0018a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-State-Fairgrounds-Des-Moines.d6075034.Attraction) ![The City Of Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182643/5f25345e-4b87-46c8-a453-6ece959e8868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Events-Center-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6182643.Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075016/f301caa2-002c-4d78-bd31-24a2e8360fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Des-Moines.d6075016.Attraction) ![Principal Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/bf0fc404-b96d-4cee-84a6-d2fcd1a79508.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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Principal-Park-Des-Moines.d6075046.Attraction) ![Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075032/cc0896fb-76c4-4824-9003-88ec120cc7e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Des-Moines.d6075032.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Watrous South ![Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49826/fcd8bd89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA £57 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,756 reviews) Hot breakfast and comfortable rooms! Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=49826&PinnedHotelID=49826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17400/17394/9e02de50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport 5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA £110 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Shuttle at front door. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=17394&PinnedHotelID=17394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/856000/855969/c936a451_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA £59 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) We have stayed in Americinn in the past and have never encountered any bad. This time was an exception. We checked in about 8:00pm and laid down about 9:30\. Soon pounding upstairs started. I was able to go to sleep, but my wife said it went on till about 1:30\. We mentioned it to the manager prior ... Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=855969&PinnedHotelID=855969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17922/7ce8eaa0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport 5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA £60 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 in their reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) The hot tub doesn't work Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=17922&PinnedHotelID=17922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18162/7e1d4e9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG 6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA £87 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (630 reviews) Ok Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=18162&PinnedHotelID=18162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/790100/790014/eecff0c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport 1810 Army Post Road Des Moines IA Fully refundable £52 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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 ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Greater-South-Side.dx553248635976468957) ![Southwestern Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/11b7af63-0b4c-413a-b304-3f10e9d80365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Southwestern-Hills.dx897427989428711424) ![Grays Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/3e5d90b6-eeea-4939-b9eb-b480156042a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grays Lake While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Grays-Lake.dx897427186091560960) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Indianola-Hills.dx897427424713916416) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Columbus-Park.dx897427496291811328) ![Court District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/607b74cc-d813-4d23-bb1e-516dbcef5c66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Court-Avenue-Entertainment-District.dx6170624) --- --- - [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) # Watrous South Travel Guide