What's Southwestern Hills like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Southwestern Hills. Plan a fun excursion to Air Lanes Bowling Center while you're here. Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are two places to visit nearby.
How to get to Southwestern Hills
Flying to:
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Southwestern Hills
Things to see and do in and around Southwestern Hills
Things to see near Southwestern Hills:
- Gray’s Lake Park (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
- Salisbury House (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Valley Junction (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
- Val Air Ballroom (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
Things to do near Southwestern Hills:
- Air Lanes Bowling Center (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Lauridsen Amphitheater (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Des Moines Art Center (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
- Blank Park Zoo (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Hoyt Sherman Place (3.5 mi/5.7 km away)
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 22°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -2°C)
- Rainiest months: May, June, August, April (average 135 mm of rainfall)