Hotels near Western Gateway Park Des Moines

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Downtown Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, both a short walk away.

Des Moines Public Library is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Des Moines.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Downtown Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, both a short walk away.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Temple Theater in Downtown Des Moines. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Hoyt Sherman Place is just a short walk away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to 801 Grand— just one of the monuments in Downtown Des Moines. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

Ready for an education in local botany? Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park, both a short walk away.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Hoyt Sherman Place in Downtown Des Moines. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Temple Theater is just a short walk away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Ruan Center— just one of the monuments in Downtown Des Moines. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.