Des Moines
Des Moines Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Things to do in Des Moines
What to do
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Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center
4.6/515 Reviews
Museum of Pop Culture
4.4/5205 Reviews
Fremont Troll
4.4/5105 Reviews
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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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
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Western cuisine
Avg. IDR279,166/person
Wally's Chowder House | Legendary Fish & Chips
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Western cuisine
Avg. IDR170,833/person
Mandarin Kitchen
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Best of Des Moines
Popular Best Things to Do Near Des Moines
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Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center
4.6/515 Reviews
Museum of Pop Culture
4.4/5205 Reviews
Fremont Troll
4.4/5105 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Des Moines
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Exhibitions & events | Concerts | Performances | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Shooting | Cycling | Parks | Skybound experiences
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Popular Restaurants in Des Moines
Des Moines DogHouse | Wally's Chowder House | Legendary Fish & Chips | Mandarin Kitchen | Auntie Irene's | Tuscany at Des Moines Creek | Quarterdeck | Church's Texas Chicken | California Burrito | Arturo's Mexican Restaurant | Taco Time | New Tokyo Teriyaki | Viva Mexico Restaurant | Athens Pizza & Pasta | Sushi Saki | Jack in the Box | Jack in the Box | Marina Mercantile | All-Star Sports Bar | Olympus Grille | McDonald's | Spyro's Gyros | Subway | Lighthouse Bar | PortoVino Ristorante Italiano | Dick's Drive-In | Starbucks Coffee Company | Des Moines Food Bank | Kaihana | KFC
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