Leisure & Activities
Attractions and Things to Do in Des Moines
Sleep Inn at Living History Farms in Des Moines has plenty to do nearby the hotel! Beyond our own indoor pool, nearby nature area with hiking, and the fascinating Living History Farms right next door, we’re conveniently located to many of Des Moines’s most popular attractions.
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Quick Area Guide:
| Living History Farms (Outside
the Hotel) |
.01 miles |
| Valley West Mall |
3 miles |
| Jordan Creek Mall |
5 miles |
| Waveland Golf Course |
5 miles |
| The Spa at West Glen |
5 miles |
| Valley View Water Park |
5 miles |
| Holiday Water Park |
6 miles |
| Science Center of Iowa |
8 miles |
| Des Moines Art Center |
9 miles |
| Iowa State Fair Grounds |
15 miles |
| Adventure Land |
17 miles |
Main Attractions
Living History Farms – outside the hotel
2600 111th St.
Urbandale, Iowa, 50322
Phone: (515) 278-5286
Hear the amazing story of how Iowans transformed the fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world. At the 550-acre open-air museum, visitors travel through five historical time periods spanning 300 years. Interpreters provide a unique learning environment of seasonal activities and demonstrations.
Valley West Mall – 3 miles
1551 Valley West Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 225-9935
Mall with over 135 specialty shops and restaurants.
Jordan Creek Mall – 5 miles
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 224-5000
A two level enclosed shopping center featuring a dynamic combination of upscale fashion and lifestyle retailers in a streetscape design.
Waveland Golf Course – 5 miles
4908 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 248-6302
The oldest municipal golf course west of the Mississippi. The 18 hole entire course is built on wooded hillsides.
Valley View Water Park – 5 miles
255 81st Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 273-0700
Provides fun for the whole family, featuring three bodies of water including; diving boards, drop slides, zero-depth leisure pool with spray toys, 4 water slides, and a 600 foot lazy river.
Holiday Water Park – 6 miles
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
Des Moines, IA
Phone: (515) 222-3444
One of West Des Moines oldest and most active parks is and features the only swirl water slide in Central Iowa.
Science Center of Iowa – 8 miles
401 West Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 274-6868
Learn about the inner workings of the human body to the outer reaches of the solar system, with dynamic live programs and hands-on interactive exhibits that will inspire your curiosity.
Des Moines Art Center – 9 miles
500 East Locust Street, Suite 201
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 280-3222
Metro Arts works with the public and our members to ensure that the arts survive and thrive in Greater Des Moines. It is a non-profit organization that advocates for the arts, cultivates public participation in the arts, and creates partnerships between the artistic, business and cultural communities.
Adventure Land – 17 miles
305 34th Ave NW
Altoona, IA, 50009
Phone: (515) 266-2121
Contains over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides.
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