Hotel / Travel
Flight
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
This airport is located on the south side of Des Moines, so flying in will require being picked up, calling a taxi, or taking the bus to your hotel.
Flight
Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (CID)
Cedar Rapids is about 2 hours from Des Moines, so choosing this airport will require extra planning, be it carpooling, renting a car, or taking the bus.
Travel Note
Greyhound Bus
There is a Greyhound bus station in Des Moines that connects to Chicago and other cities. Please arrange for a ride to get you from the bus stop to your accommodations.
House Or Rental
Des Moines Airbnb
The Botanical Garden is located near downtown Des Moines (aka East Village). Des Moines has many beautiful neighborhoods to stay in and many travel options between buses, rentals, and guest carpooling.
House Or Rental
Walnut Woods State Park
West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 285-4502
Camp on the south side of Des Moines.
Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Campus
Des Moines, IA 50314 (515) 283-0151
Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 282-5251
Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241-1456
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Des Moines, IA 50311 (515) 255-4000
Hotel
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 528-7733
Stay somewhere fancy!
Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 288-5800
Stay in nice place downtown.
House Or Rental
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 245-5500
Stay near the downtown.