Merle Hay, 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 acclaimed theater scene 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 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 lively festivals.

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.
Casey's Center
Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Merle Hay Hotel Deals

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Clean room, general ambience was very good.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Loved this property! The staff was extremely helpful. The room and bathroom were very nice. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Had fun and wood come again
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Loved it
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Loved it!
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean modern rooms, hallways, and lobby. Loved not having an alarm clock in the room as many times they are pre set for the alarm from the last visitor. I loved how the hallway door had a barrier all the way down to the floor so you could not see the hallway light underneath it.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merle Hay

Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.

Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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.

Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.

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.
