Greater South Side
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. 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.
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 Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Breakfast was good and parking was close and snow removed.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Room was great, customer service was amazing. Easy shuttle to airport.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed, and convenient shuttle.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Great staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Unfortunately, cleaning is my profession, so I have high standards. Room was good except the facial hairs left in bathroom sink. Hair is my nemesis, lol! Visited jacuzzi, was relaxing until a feet smell started, thinking it was time for more chemicals. Loved the bottles of shampoo, conditioner and ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Liked the hot tub even though there were lots of ants crawling around the outside of it
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
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.
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 Southridge Mall.
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.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 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 Principal Park while you're in town.
