Waveland Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

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

Adventureland
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

5/5(1 review)

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
Des Moines Botanical Center which includes a garden and interior views

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
Principal Park

Principal Park

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

Principal Park
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 Art Center featuring 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

Our pick of the best Waveland Park Hotel Deals

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 AU$125 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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 ...
6.2/10 (285 reviews)
"Had an amazing time pool was great for the kids but rooms could use an upgrade"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
The price is AU$196 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,544 reviews)
"We got stopped in Des Moines December 30th from a snow storm and decided to stay here. Best choice ever! The staff was sooo helpful! We had nothing with us so they gave us everything we needed! The pool was amazing! We got to swim in the outdoor part while it snowed on us. It was amazing. And yes ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$152 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$152
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Non"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$226 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (902 reviews)
"rooms pretty small"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Surety Hotel
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$252 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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! (861 reviews)
"A beautiful historic, yet updated hotel in downtown with restaurants on site."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 AU$126 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,383 reviews)
"Great for staying before your trip and extended parking! Everything was good except for noisy people above our room. I’ll never understand why a hotel with so many rooms, obviously no where near full, puts people close to others when they know that noise travels from room to room, especially from ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park

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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.

Waterbury
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North of Grand

North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Des Moines Art Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North of Grand
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Drake

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

Drake
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Beaverdale

While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Des Moines Community Playhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beaverdale
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Merle Hay

While there might not be top attractions in Merle Hay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merle Hay Mall and Val Air Ballroom.

Merle Hay
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Woodland Heights

While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland Heights

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