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Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

State Historical Museum of Iowa
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at State Historical Museum of Iowa during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Principal Park
You can take time to visit Principal Park during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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Capitol Park
While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building.

Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while you're in town.

Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Wooly's
- State Historical Museum of Iowa
- Adventureland
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Principal Park
- Blank Park Zoo
- Iowa Events Center
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Hy Vee Hall
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Valley Junction
- Raccoon River Park
- Des Moines MEPS
- Salisbury House
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
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