Merle Hay
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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.

Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Top hotels in Merle Hay

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Clean room, general ambience was very good.
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Amazing again
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Amenities
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Convenient location
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Highly recommend great hot
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merle Hay

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.

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.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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.

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.
