West Des Moines Hotels

Visitors to one of our West Des Moines hotels can enjoy attractions that bring together heritage, culture, and the great outdoors. Start off learning about Iowa’s history by touring the Capitol Building and strolling around the Salisbury House & Gardens, built in the 1920s. Next, take in local culture at the Des Moines Art Center and the beautiful Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Later, learn about the world at the Science Center of Iowa and the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, which celebrates the work of Dr. Norman Borlaug, who won a Nobel Peace Prize for establishing programs to fight hunger. Next, get closer with nature by enjoying your morning at the Blank Park Zoo or an afternoon at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. For an entire day outdoors, head to one of the surrounding parks, like Walnut Woods State Park, Raccoon River Park, or Brown’s Woods. Here, visitors can hike, cycle, jog, fish, and more. In the evening, head downtown to find some of the top places to visit in West Des Moines. The East Village historic district is home to many landmarks, boutique shops, and the top dining in the city.