Waveland Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waveland Park
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. 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.
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.
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.
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 Waveland Park Hotel Deals
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel. Clean rooms. Nice restaurant. Fun Speakeasy. Connected to the Skywalk. Parking is close if you don't want to use the valet.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The staff was helpful. The shuttle service was excellent.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Fast and friendly check in. Good breakfast time and choices. Clean and friendly area.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Nice
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Just alot of people so they were out of alot of things.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Des Lux Hotel
Really enjoyed the Des Lux. All of the staff were wonderful from the front desk, breakfast staff, housekeeping and bar. We splurged on Room 504--a decadent suite on the top floor with high ceilings, tons of windows looking down Locust, fireplace, wet bar, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The room ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park
Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Merle Hay
While there might not be top attractions in Merle Hay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena.
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
