Columbus Park
Des Moines
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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 lively festivals and great live music.
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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 lively festivals.
![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.
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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 great live music and lively festivals.
![Des Moines Botanical Center featuring interior views and a garden](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.
![Des Moines Art Center featuring interior views and art](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.
Top hotels in Columbus Park
![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/76d62f4d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77600/77590/8053c6e0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Surety Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44914200/44914120/1607cf04_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/7c74d9e7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/0c700b2d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Des Lux Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9781500/9781455/8b738b8d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Park
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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.
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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.
![Historic East Village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268997-Historic-East-Village.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
![State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city](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
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.
![Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268861-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Grays Lake
While visiting Grays Lake, you might make a stop by sights like Gray’s Lake Park and Water Works Park.
![Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/268000/268861-Des-Moines.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Greater South Side
While visiting Greater South Side, you might make a stop by sights like Gray’s Lake Park and Water Works Park.