Des Moines Hotels near Southridge Mall

Explore the great outdoors at Gray’s Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

You could catch an event at Principal Park, a stadium in Downtown Des Moines. If you think Principal Park is cool, you also might like Wells Fargo Arena and Knapp Center, both located nearby.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fort Des Moines Museum during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Blank Park Zoo, located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from central Des Moines. If you have fun at Blank Park Zoo, you'll love Science Center of Iowa and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, both located nearby.

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at A. H. Blank Golf Course. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Explore the great outdoors at Easter Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.