Drake
Des Moines
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Drake
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Room was very clean and spacious the staff was wonderful and very caring!
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Comfortable beds, clean, the most well dressed and courteous staff. I love the character this hotel has. It’s gorgeous.
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Hotel was accomodating and welcoming...3 or 4 staff changes and still courteous. Definitely will be staying there again in the future!!
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel was amazing and definitely a favorite of mine. It is an older hotel but everything is clean and beautiful. The staff was so friendly and the free breakfast was the best I have ever had.
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Room was very nice. The size was larger than I anticipated. However, if you think you might have a nice breakfast, think again. The hotel was sold out Saturday evening with basketball teams. Sunday breakfast was from7a-10a. They did not have enough food for all of the guests. At 9a when we went down, ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Very clean.
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Drake
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.
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.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
