Southwestern Hills
Des Moines
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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 Southwestern Hills
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great stay
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Amazing again
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean hotel from top to bottom, friendly staff, and great food!
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Convenient location
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
It was small not a lot of corices
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Nice older building.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwestern Hills
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and Air Lanes Bowling Center.
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater 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.
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.
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.
