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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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 young man working the overnight front desk should be running his own hotel one day! I’m rarely impressed with professional acumen, kindness, and sincere effort to go above and beyond. I literally watched this young man treat a dozen or more people checking in with such professionalism that I ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
We had a fantastic stay! The hotel’s lobby was beautiful, our room was sleek and comfortable and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. I’d highly recommend it and would certainly stay again in the future!
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean room, friendly staff, so-so breakfast with very limited offerings. Very convenient to the airport, Gray’s Park, Blank Park Zoo, and easy access to downtown.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
I didn’t feel safe. It smelled like cigarettes. The walls and floors were filthy. 10/10 do not recommend
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
This is a great hotel with comfortable beds, clean rooms and a nice breakfast. There is some street noise, but it diminishes in the evening
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Extremely friendly staff and clean rooms
Reviewed on May 14, 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 Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.
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.
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 Temple Theater.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Theater and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
