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Governor’s Residence
Terrace Hill
2300 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-242-5841

For a small fee, guided tours of the Iowa governor’s residence are available Tuesday through Saturday from March to December. The home is an example of Second Empire architecture.

Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
75 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
515-282-8060

This international tourist attraction honors the U.S. Army’s first officer candidate class for African American men in 1917 and the first Women’s Army Auxillary Corps in 1942. Also experience the Iowa Tuskegee Airmen Memorial while you are there.

Iowa Blues Hall of Fame
1501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-3092

Browse through this building that honors the Iowa Blues heritage. New members are inducted each year. Learn about each inductee and what their contributions were to the Blues.

Des Moines Symphony
221 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-280-4000

This full-service professional orchestra will wow you with their classical concerts, pops performances, family concerts, and more.

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-277-4405

The Des Moines Art Center features 19th and 20th century works of art. A gift shop and restaurant are located onsite.

Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-0507

The Hoyt Sherman Place is housed in an 1877 building and features antiques and fine arts.

Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino
1 Prairie Meadows Drive
Altoona, IA 50009
800-325-9015

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino is your destination if you’re feeling lucky. More than 1,500 slot machines and simulcast thoroughbred and greyhound racing are featured, as well as both fine dining and casual restaurants and lounges.

Blank Golf Course
808 Country Line Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
515-285-0864

The newest 18-hole golf course in the area. The public driving range features a GPS system, they have a PGA Pro, offer lessons, food and beverages, and more. Please call for your tee time.

Grand View Golf Course
2400 East 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
515-248-6301

Ideal for seniors and juniors, this public course offers food, golf shop, and 18 challenging holes.

Historic Jordan House
2001 Fuller Road
Des Moines, IA 50265
515-225-1286

The Historic Jordan House is an 1848 Victorian home that was a station on the Underground Railroad. The history of Valley Junction/West Des Moines is retold within the 16 rooms of the home.

Iowa State Capitol
East Ninth and Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-5591

The state capitol building is known for its 23-karat golden dome that rises above the city. Four smaller domes flank the main dome. The capitol building houses the governor's offices, legislature and the Supreme Court. Guided tours are available.

The Museum Store
600 East Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-283-1757

At the foot of the state capitol is the The Museum Store, a modern granite and glass structure. Permanent and temporary exhibits depict the people, places, events and issues of Iowa's past.

Historic Valley Junction
217 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-222-3642

Shoppers in your group will enjoy the Historic Valley Junction in downtown West Des Moines. This renovated railroad district features more than 120 retail businesses, including art galleries, fashion boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and specialty stores.

Great Western Trail
4343 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-285-7612

Take the 18-mile journey to Martensdale from Des Moines. Nature and history abound on this trip. You can walk, jog, hike or ride a bicycle.

Historic East Village
PO Box 6043
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-281-4011

Thriving retail, entertainment, and residential neighborhood with lots of opportunities for fun and shopping!

Wallace House Foundation
756 16th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-243-7063

Tour this 1882 restored Italianate Victorian home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is an interpretive center and museum all in one.

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
4051 Dean Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
515-262-4100

60 acres of year round fun! Downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in the Winter and during the Spring and Summer, they offer miniature golf, baseball batting range, mountain bike trails, roller racers, and more.

Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater
401 West Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-274-6868

The entire family will enjoy the Science Center of Iowa. The center features hands-on exhibits, interactive demonstrations and planetarium programs and laser shows. Don’t forget about the IMAX Theater!

Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW Ninth Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
515-323-8383

Visit the Blank Park Zoo to view more than 800 animals all living in spacious natural exhibits. This beautifully landscaped 22-acre zoological park is fun for all ages.

Des Moines Water Works Park and Arboretum
2201 Valley Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-283-8791

1,500 acres of wooded area where fishing, picnicking, jogging, or just relaxing is popular. The arboretum has over 200 varieties of crab apple trees.

Easter Lake Park
2830 Easter Lake Drive
Des Moines, IA 50320
515-285-7612

Beach within reach! They also have a boat rental place and a concession area.

Valley View Aquatic Center
255 South 81st Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-273-0700

Fun for the whole family! Diving boards, drop slides, leisure pool with spray toys, 4 water slides, and a 600 foot lazy river!

Tokens Family Fun Center
313 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-222-5656

Good food and great fun! A two level Lazertag arena, jungle gym for kids, video games and more!

Holiday Aquatic Center
1701 Railroad Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-273-0700

Fun in the sun is what you’ll get at this railroad themed water park! The whole family will enjoy water slides, diving boards, drop slide, and an interactive spray zone.

Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Union Park
1801 Pennsylvania Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-323-8200

The Heritage Carousel of Des Moines is made of wood and accommodates up to 35 passengers. The unique carousel, one of few created of wood since the 1930s, features handcrafted and painted figures.

Des Moines Botanical Center
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-323-6290

The Des Moines Botanical Center includes 14 acres of grounds and an 18,000 square foot conservatory. The center features one of the largest collections of ornamental plants in the Midwest under its dome and on the surrounding grounds.

Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-284-1000

From November through March you can enjoy the best outdoor ice skating plaza in central Iowa.

Iowa Hall of Pride
330 Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-280-8969

Kids and adults alike will enjoy the interactive exhibits at this location!

Gray’s Lake Park
1700 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-237-1386

You’ll find a boat rental facility, fishing pier, floating boardwalks, resource center, and a lighted trail encircling the whole park.

Great Ape Trust of Iowa
4200 SE 44th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50320
515-243-3580

This research facility houses bonobos and orangutans. Public tours are offered by reservation only.