Drake, IA
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater 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.
Drake Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
"The location is perfect. Walking distance from all things Drake. A quick stroll across campus and you're at the stadium or arena. Plenty of great restaurants are also just a short walk down University Ave. The hotel is new and clean. The rooms are comfortable. The kitchenette and couch were great. ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Great place"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Decent place to stay before a flight"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
"Perfectly fine hotel."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
"Clean room, kind staff. Great stay."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
"Beautiful lobby and rooms."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Drake
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Knapp Center and Merle Hay Mall.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.
