North of Grand

Des Moines

Popular places to visit

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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
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Principal Park

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

Principal Park
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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
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

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
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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
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Living History Farms

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Living History Farms

Things to do

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Explore Des Moines with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest

RM47
Per adult
Explore Des Moines with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest
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Des Moines: Private Scavenger Hunts

RM102
Per adult
Des Moines: Private Scavenger Hunts
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Des Moines by Zombie Scavengers

RM93
Per adult
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Des Moines by Zombie Scavengers
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Top hotels in North of Grand

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 out of 5
4995 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
The price is RM318 per night from 19 May to 20 May
RM318
per night
19 May - 20 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (581 reviews)
"Nice price. Door entry didn’t work"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
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 RM497 per night from 20 May to 21 May
RM497
per night
20 May - 21 May
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,141 reviews)
Great room
"A nice clean room in back next to woods. I opened the window in the morning and listened to the birds!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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 RM332 per night from 19 May to 20 May
RM332
per night
19 May - 20 May
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! (1,139 reviews)
"Fast, easy check-in and proximity to airport"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is RM600 per night from 26 May to 27 May
RM600
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (656 reviews)
"This is an incredible hotel. Everything was as described. We will stay here again."

Reviewed on 8 May 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
The price is RM641 per night from 30 May to 31 May
RM641
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (699 reviews)
"The hotel was very nicely restored from a last-century hotel. I was disappointed however, with the shower. The water pressure in my 9th floor room was so low that I had difficulty washing shower gel off. This seems like a relatively simple thing to fix in an otherwise very nice facility."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 RM446 per night from 21 May to 22 May
RM446
per night
21 May - 22 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,004 reviews)
Cleaning the rooms
"Was a nice stay except the sick wiggles and feels like it was going to fall off. The pool was nice but rented the room for the Hottub and it was empty. This needs to be put on your web site. Also found stuff in the fridge from the last people so really how clean do the housekeepers clean the ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
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Other neighbourhoods around North of Grand

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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.

Waveland Park
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Sherman Hill

When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sherman Hill
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Beaverdale

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

Beaverdale
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4/5(1 area review)

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Des Moines Civic Center or Science Center of Iowa might round out your trip.

Downtown Des Moines
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Chautauqua Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chautauqua Park and surrounding area, you can visit Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Wells Fargo Arena.

Chautauqua Park
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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.

Court District

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