Columbus Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbus Park
Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Columbus Park Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Good variety of healthy breakfast options. Pet friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
One of my favorite places to stay. The room is clean and comfy always. Wonderful atmosphere.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Would have like some different meat for breakfast, like bacon, or sausage. Not just biscuits and sausage.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
The property was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The shower gel and conditioner were empty.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
The window was very drafty and I had the shower completely to the hot selection and it was just warm. Other than that, it was fine for the price.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Pool
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Park
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while you're in town.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
