Greater South Side, IA
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
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.
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 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 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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hot breakfast and comfortable rooms!
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Shuttle at front door.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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 Mar 29, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
The hot tub doesn't work
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Ok
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very cool hotel. Friendly staff and nice rooms. Our shower drain was not maintained well but that was the only issue.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Greater South Side
Grays Lake
Though Grays Lake might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and A. H. Blank Golf Course.
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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.