Title: Visit Capitol Park: Best of Capitol Park, Des Moines Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Capitol Park](https://expedia.ca/Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels.0-n553248635976474535-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Capitol Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Capitol-Park.d553248635976474535.Car-Rental-Guide)[Capitol Park Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Capitol-Park.d553248635976474535.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Capitol Park ## Des Moines ![Des Moines Botanical Center showing a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268844-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Des Moines Botanical Center showing a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268849-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Des Moines Botanical Center which includes a park as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269110-Des-Moines-Botanical-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Capitol Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269116-Des-Moines-Botanical-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Des Moines Botanical Center showing a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268845-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Capitol Park Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Des Moines travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines.dx601690) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Des Moines Botanical Center featuring a garden and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269109-Des-Moines-Botanical-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075032.Vacation-Attraction) ![Adventureland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f1880c574a55a0c4ce4de0e0cb126e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Adventureland Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Adventureland-Des-Moines.d6075042.Vacation-Attraction) ![Principal Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a99443c85dc4b837cd6310016d52b7a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principal Park Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Principal-Park-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075046.Vacation-Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building showing a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269146-Iowa-State-Capitol-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075016.Vacation-Attraction) ![Living History Farms](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5fbc3940eb3f276d90c1a4b3e4c2fbda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Living History Farms You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Living-History-Farms-Des-Moines.d6105988.Vacation-Attraction) ![Des Moines Art Center showing art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268839-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Des Moines Art Center Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection. [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Art-Center-Des-Moines.d6075020.Vacation-Attraction) * * * ## Capitol Park Hotel Deals ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA CA $199 CA $223 total Sep 25 - Sep 26 includes taxes & fees 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! (1,014 reviews) "The hotel is in a lovely, old building with great architecture. The room was clean. The bathroom was in disrepair with the shower head hanging in a broken bracket, which fell a few times in the middle of the night, waking us up. The faucet fixtures had the cover rings just hanging off the wall. The ..." Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F09%2F2025&endDate=26%2F09%2F2025&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474535) ![Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77600/77590/01d93670_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West 7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA CA $117 CA $130 total Sep 28 - Sep 29 includes taxes & fees 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Great I-80 travel stop for a good night rest "This is a really easy access hotel if you're traveling I-80. The hotel was very clean and smelled nice and the desk staff helped me with a quick check-in. They even came around the desk to say hello to my Doberman traveling with me. The room was clean and the A/C was already set to a nice cool which ..." Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=77590&PinnedHotelID=77590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474535) ![Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49826/23994ff1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA CA $103 CA $116 total Sep 21 - Sep 22 includes taxes & fees 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,580 reviews) "Good place" Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=49826&PinnedHotelID=49826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474535) ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/8b967b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA CA $122 CA $137 total Sep 22 - Sep 23 includes taxes & fees 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! (1,754 reviews) "Enjoyed the large room. Huge bed. Lovely hot tub. Fireplace was great. Room was super clean. However they missed the wasp nest in the window (we noticed and shut the window do they couldn't get in the room). And that our soap and shampoo were all empty. Otherwise in the Cottages it was great. Loved ..." Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F09%2F2025&endDate=23%2F09%2F2025&selected=1152222&PinnedHotelID=1152222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474535) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA CA $154 CA $172 total Sep 29 - Sep 30 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews) "Room and facilities were very clean and well kept. I thought the hotel must be fairly new because of its condition. Asked the desk clerk how old the hotel was and she replied”5 years”. Good job!" Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=48251406&PinnedHotelID=48251406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474535) ![Sonesta Essential Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50800/50789/9b65231b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Essential Des Moines 4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA CA $70 CA $83 total Sep 22 - Sep 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews) "So far this property is clean, updated and the front staff lady is beyond welcoming and friendly!!" 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Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures. [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Historic-East-Village.dx6170617) ![State Historical Society of Iowa Museum featuring a city, a high-rise building and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269201-State-Historical-Society-Of-Iowa-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Des Moines 4.5/5(6 area reviews) Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections. [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Downtown-Des-Moines.dx6060027) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8f72335b84f5a0dd4c16e39780dd7e6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Court District Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Court-Avenue-Entertainment-District.dx6170624) ![John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park featuring a high-rise building, a city and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269209-John-And-Mary-Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Western Gateway While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Western-Gateway.dx943633779787128832) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Columbus Park Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa. [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Columbus-Park.dx897427496291811328) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Woodland Heights While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Woodland-Heights.dx897427645883760640) * * * - Places of interest - Capitol Park Hotels by Star Rating - Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods - Capitol Park Hotels by Brand - [Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden](https://expedia.ca/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075032.Vacation-Attraction) - [Adventureland](https://expedia.ca/Adventureland-Des-Moines.d6075042.Vacation-Attraction) - [Casey's Center](https://expedia.ca/Caseys-Center-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075036.Vacation-Attraction) - [Principal Park](https://expedia.ca/Principal-Park-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075046.Vacation-Attraction) - [Iowa State Capitol Building](https://expedia.ca/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075016.Vacation-Attraction) - [Des Moines Art Center](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Art-Center-Des-Moines.d6075020.Vacation-Attraction) - [West Glen Town Center](https://expedia.ca/West-Glen-Town-Center-Des-Moines.d6220506.Vacation-Attraction) ### Capitol Park Hotels by Star Rating - [2 stars](https://expedia.ca/2Star-Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels.s20-n553248635976474535-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [3 stars](https://expedia.ca/3Star-Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels.s30-n553248635976474535-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 stars](https://expedia.ca/4Star-Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels.s40-n553248635976474535-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Other Hotels near Capitol Park, Des Moines - [Downtown Des Moines Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Des-Moines-Des-Moines-Hotels.0-n6060027-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Capitol Park Hotels by Brand - [Americinn](https://expedia.ca/Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels-Americinn.0-n553248635976474535-0--bAmericinn.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Independent](https://expedia.ca/Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels-Independent.0-n553248635976474535-0--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [La Quinta Inn & Suites](https://expedia.ca/Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites.0-n553248635976474535-0--bLaQuintaInnSuites.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Marriott Hotels & Resorts](https://expedia.ca/Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels-Marriott-Hotels-Resorts.0-n553248635976474535-0--bMarriottHotelsResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Motel 6](https://expedia.ca/Capitol-Park-Des-Moines-Hotels-Motel-6.0-n553248635976474535-0--bMotel6.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) * * * - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Capitol Park ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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