Drake

Des Moines

Photo by Eric Mondres
Photo by Eric Mondres

Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

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

Adventureland
Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building showing a statue or sculpture

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.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

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.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center featuring interior views and a garden

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.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center which includes art and interior views

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Top hotels in Drake

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is S$160 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
S$160
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"Everything about the lobby and rooms was great but the breakfast foods were a C-"

Reviewed on 30 Sept, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The price is S$207 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
S$207
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,040 reviews)
"One of my favorite spots when visiting Des Moines. The rooms are cozy with stylish décor, the beds and linens are always comfortable, and the big fluffy towels and large showers are a bonus. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
The price is S$102 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
S$102
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (610 reviews)
"We had a nice stay,"

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is S$107 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
S$107
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,598 reviews)
"Great room in which you can open the windows at night, not all hotels have that. Also has a recliner in the room, another feature most hotels do not have. I have stayed at many hotels for my job, and this is my favorite hotel in the Des Moines area!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

2.5 out of 5
4995 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$83 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
S$83
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,038 reviews)
"b nv"

Reviewed on 30 Sept, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
The price is S$72 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
S$72
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (599 reviews)
"The room was surprisingly nice. It was clean and in good condition. The only blemish was the cigarette burns in the bathtub. There were several scetchy-looking people loitering in the parking lot, but that is not unusual for Moterl 6. I would definitely recommend this property."

Reviewed on 29 Sept, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
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Other neighbourhoods around Drake

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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.

Woodland Heights
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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.

North of Grand
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Beaverdale

While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beaverdale
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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.

Sherman Hill
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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.

Waveland Park
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park showing outdoor art, a high-rise building and a park

Western Gateway

While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Western Gateway

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