Downtown Des Moines Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Des Moines
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
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.
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.
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Principal Park
- Iowa Events Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Hy Vee Hall
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Wooly's
- 801 Grand
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
- Polk County Courthouse
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- State Historical Museum of Iowa
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Des Moines Public Library
- Ruan Center
- Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
- Western Gateway Park
- Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
- Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
- Water Works Park
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