Watrous South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Watrous South
Popular places to visit
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 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 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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Watrous South Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean room, friendly staff, adequate breakfast.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
AC ran very noisy all night. Room looked old and tired
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
We had to leave before they served breakfast and the young lady at checkout, Jaya, said they would have muffins, bagels and granola bars to grab on the way out. They did not and the individual at the front desk said she had no idea why Jaya would say that🙁and that the owner would not allow it.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Everything was good except the hot tub wasn't working. And that was one of the main reasons I booked tnar
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Ok
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Very nice and welcoming staff
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watrous South
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
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.
