Iowa State Fairgrounds

Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area
Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area
Saw a swine auction. Many of these pigs were raised by high school students.
Went to Des Moines the day the fair opened, they have great food, and some awesome animal exhibits as well as the rides and expos. Definitely worth a trip!

Popular places to visit

Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

5/5(1 review)

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 great live music.

Iowa State Capitol Building
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum featuring interior views

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 lively festivals and great live music.

State Historical Museum of Iowa
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

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.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
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Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Principal Park

Sky Glider East

You can take time to visit Sky Glider East during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Sky Glider East

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Top Hotel Deals

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2 out of 5
410 E 30th Street Des Moines IA
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
Des Lux Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
101 E Locust St Des Moines IA
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

2.5 out of 5
5850 Morning Star Ct Pleasant Hill IA
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street Des Moines IA
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

2.5 out of 5
1525 Metro East Dr Pleasant Hill IA
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St Des Moines IA
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 out of 5
929 3rd St Des Moines IA
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
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