Hotels near Drake University Des Moines

You could catch an event at Knapp Center, a stadium in Drake. If you think Knapp Center is cool, you also might like Casey's Center and Principal Park, both located nearby.

Burns United Methodist Church is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Des Moines, why not stop by during your stay.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Des Moines Community Playhouse in Drake. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's are not far.

If you'd like to get a taste of Des Moines student life, check out The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House in Downtown Des Moines.

You might want to play some rounds at Waveland Municipal Golf Course, located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from central Des Moines. If Waveland Municipal Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Willow Creek Golf Club and Grand View Golf Course are all just a short drive away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Terrace Hill— just one of the monuments located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the center of Des Moines. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

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.

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.