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Featured Attractions
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.
Featured Destination Hotels
Comfort Inn des Moines
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Embassy Suites des Moines on the River
Embassy Suites On The River is Iowa's only all-suite hotel and conference meeting facility. Our hotel features a tropical atrium with a six-story waterfall. Unwind in Doozies Bar & Grill located inside the Embassy Suites. 234 spacious two-room suites, featuring a separate living and bedroom area. To accommodate your business and meeting needs, let our sales and catering professionals assist you in planning a meeting in one of our 13 meeting rooms. Our conference and meeting facilities feature 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, accommodating up to 1,200 people. All suites feature a separate living and bedroom area, and are beautifully appointed with two remote control televisions, hairdryers, full-sized irons and ironing boards, a wet bar area featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Relax in our tropical indoor pool area featuring a large whirlpool. Work out in our fitness center complete with television. Lay back and soak up the rays on our spacious sun deck overlooking the Des Moines River and beautiful downtown skyline. Enjoy the night life in Doozies Bar & Grill located inside the Embassy Suites. Indulge in freshly made pizzas, oversized sandwiches, savory salads and appetizers. Select from a variety of pilsners and ales and watch the game on our six-foot big screen TV. Doozies Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and room service delivery 11am-11pm daily. All guests enjoy a complimentary made-to-order breakfast, evening manager's reception and newspaper daily. More Information..
Hotel Savery
Located in the Downtown District of Iowas Capitol City the Renaissance Savery Hotel Provides Travelers Easy Access To Most Downtown Businesses Via a 3 1/2 Mile Climate Controlled Skywalk System. This Historical Georgian-Style Hotel / Built in 1919 and Listed On the National Register of Historic Places / Features 224 Unique Guest Rooms and Suites and Has Provided Hospitality Services To Such Notables As Woodrow Wilson / Herbert Hoover / Harry Truman / Eleanor Roosevelt and Lady Bird and Lyndon Johnson. Our Professional Staff Can Assist With Your Meeting and Catering Needs in One of Our 11 Function Rooms. You Can Then Relax in Our Extensive Fitness Center That is Complimentary To All Hotel Guests. Whether Here For Business or Leisure / Our Staff is Committed To Providing a Memorable Stay and the Best of -Savvy Service- ... Crisp / Attentive Service For the Young At Heart. More Information..
Des Moines Hotels by Chain
- AmericInn
- Baymont Inn & Suites
- Best Value Inn and Suites
- Best Western
- Candlewood Suites
- Comfort Inns
- Comfort Suites
- Country Inns & Suites
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Days Inn
- Drury Hotels
- Econo Lodge
- Embassy Suites
- Extended StayAmerica
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott
- GuestHouse International
- Hampton Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Express
- iHotelier
- Independent Hotels and Resorts
- InnLink Inns
- La Quinta
- Marriott Hotels
- Microtel Inns and Suites
- Myfidelio.net
- Quality Inns
- Radisson Hotels & Resorts
- Ramada
- Red Roof Inns
- Renaissance Hotels and Resorts
- Residence Inn by Marriott
- Rodeway Inn
- Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
- Sleep Inns
- SpringHill Suites
- Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn
- Suburban Lodge
- Super 8 Motels
- Synxis Hotels and Resorts
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott
- Travelodge
- Unirez
- Woodfin Suites