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Looking for things to do in Des Moines? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Iowa State Fairgrounds
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Blank Park Zoo
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Wells Fargo Arena
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Breakout Games - Des Moines
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
3.3
5.0/53 Reviews
Des Moines | JONAS BROTHERS - JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM TOUR
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"Concerts"
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
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Principal Park
3.2
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Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Des Moines, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat
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Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
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Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
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Avg. GBP18/person
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Popular Types of Attractions in Des Moines
Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Historical attractions | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage | Camping and campsites | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Parks | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Shooting
Popular Attractions in Des Moines
Vaudeville Mews | Grandview Park | Riverview Park | Iowa Wild | Plymouth Church | Union Baptist Church | Des Moines Water Works Park | State Historical Building | Iowa State Capitol | Discovery Garden | Robert D. Ray Asian Garden | Des Moines Symphony | Court Avenue | Chamberlain Park | MacRae Park | Brown's Woods | Ashley Okland Star Playground | Brody School Park | Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden | Bright Grandview Golf Course | Grandview Disc Golf Course | Easter Lake Park | Duke Williams Stadium | Union Park | Iowa Hall of Pride | Ewing Park Flow Trails Trailhead
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Popular Restaurants in Des Moines
Louie's Wine Dive | Bruegger's Bagels | Proof Restaurant | HoQ Restaurant | Long John Silver's | Taco John's | Eatery/A | Sambetti's | Johnny's Italian Steakhouse | Buzzard Billy’s | Thai Flavors | India Star | The Walnut | Americana | Django Restaurant | Malo | Splash Seafood Bar & Grill | Panera Bread | Centro | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Zombie Burger + Drink Lab | Miyabi 9 | Baratta's Trattoria & Pizzarea | Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company | The Republic on Grand | 801 Chophouse | Fong's Pizza | South Union Bread Cafe | The Stuffed Olive Des Moines | Bos
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