Des Moines Hotels near A. H. Blank Golf Course

Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great vacation pics at Gray’s Lake Park located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, both nearby.

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.

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park 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.