North of Grand Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Des Moines Art Center during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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Other neighbourhoods around North of Grand
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.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center.
Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
- Adventureland
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Drake University
- Principal Park
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Blank Park Zoo
- Iowa Events Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Hy Vee Hall
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Raccoon River Park
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Valley Junction
- Des Moines MEPS
- Wooly's
- Salisbury House
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Simpson College
- Big Creek State Park