Greater South Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre 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 theatre scene.
Our pick of the best Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean and cridp
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Shuttle service was excellent
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 5 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Closest hotel to the airport, and they start hot breakfast at 4:30am.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Room was clean, lots of amenities. Lori was very helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.
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
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
