Everything downtown Des Moines has to offer is close to Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown. From the Court Avenue District to the historical Iowa State Capitol and the Iowa State Fairgrounds, you’ll never be far from the action. And you can’t beat the weather-defying Des Moines Skywalk, from which you can access 55 Des Moines buildings and 12 parking ramps without stepping foot outside.

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The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts. It is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.

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Des Moines Civic Center

The Wellmark YMCA features an Aquatic Center with the metro area's only indoor Olympic-size pool. It offers an indoor running track, fitness studios, basketball courts, cycling studios, racquetball and squash courts.

Wellmark YMCA

Western Gateway is a 13-acre space located at the western entrance into Downtown DSM. It incorporates a mix of green space and buildings as well as private and public spaces.

Western Getaway Park

With more than a dozen major buildings and exhibit facilities, acres of parking and a full-time planning staff, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is a complete, year-round meeting and exposition center. Home of the Iowa State Fair.

Iowa State Fairgrounds

A minor league baseball stadium and home to the Iowa Cubs.

Principal Park

Lauridsen Skatepark, at 88,000 square feet, is currently the largest public skatepark in the United States, located on the Des Moines River, in Des Moines, Iowa. The Lauridsen Skatepark held the only Olympic skateboarding qualifying event in North America for the 2021 Olympics.

Lauridsen Skatepark

The downtown Des Moines skywalk system is 4.2 miles in length and connects 55 buildings and 12 parking ramps. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day of the week. The Skywalk can be accessed from the 2nd floor of the Hyatt Place.

Des Moines Skywalk

One of Downtown's oldest neighborhoods and a popular dining spot.

Court Avenue District

The Principal Riverwalk is located in the heart of Downtown DSM. It features lighted, landscaped public spaces, world-class public art and unique pedestrian bridges and pathways that connect to 800 miles of trails.