Watrous South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.

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.

Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Our pick of the best Watrous South Hotel Deals

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Nothing bad to say at all
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Room was great, customer service was amazing. Easy shuttle to airport.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed, and convenient shuttle.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Great staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Great staff.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Beautiful updated room. We had breakfast at the resturant and it was incredible
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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 Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

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.

Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.
