Greater South Side, IA
Des Moines





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Popular places to visit

Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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 acclaimed theater scene 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 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.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Greater South Side Hotel Deals

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean and cridp
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Pressure
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was clean. It is dated and very waorn. Staff is fabulous, welcoming, offering assistance and g
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Closest hotel to the airport, and they start hot breakfast at 4:30am.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
All of the above.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Greater South Side

Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Southwestern Hills
While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

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.
