Des Moines Area Attractions

  • Art Center

    4700 Grand Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2099

    Telephone: 515.277.4405
    Web Site: www.desmoinesartcenter.org

    Fine art collection and educational programs.

  • Arts Festival

    700 Locust St, Ste. 100
    Des Moines, IA 50309

    Telephone: 515.286.4927
    Web Site: www.desmoinesartsfestival.org

    Annual free, three-day celebration on the downtown riverfront.

  • Adventureland Park

    305 34th Ave NW
    Altoona, IA 50009

    Telephone: 515.266.2121
    Web Site: www.adventurelandpark.com

    Amusement Park

  • Blank Park Zoo

    7401 SW 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50315

    Telephone: 515.323.8383
    Web Site: www.blankparkzoo.com

    Conveniently located just south of Army Post Road on S.W. 9th Street.

  • Botanical Center

    909 Robert D. Ray Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50316

    Telephone: 515.323.6290
    Web Site: www.botanicalcenter.com

    Year-round plants and flowers from around the world.

  • Civic Center

    221 Walnut St.
    Des Moines, IA 50309

    Telephone: 515.243.0766
    Web Site: www.civiccenter.org

    Ballet, symphony, and many shows and concerts.

  • Des Moines Astronomical Society

    P.O. Box 111
    Des Moines, IA 50301

    Telephone: 515.243.0766
    Web Site: www.dmasonline.org

    The Des Moines Astronomical Society Inc. was founded in 1970 as a means to foster interest and education about astronomy.

  • Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey

    7201 Hickman Rd.
    Urbandale, IA 50322

    Telephone: 515.278.9757
    Web Site: www.bucshockey.com

    Des Moines Buccaneers USHL Tier 1 Hockey - 2006 National Champions

  • Des Moines Menace Soccer

    6400 Westown Parkway
    West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Telephone: 515.226.9890
    Web Site: www.menacesoccer.com

    The premier soccer club in the state of Iowa - 2005 PDL Champions.

  • Des Moines Playhouse

    831 42nd Street
    Des Moines, IA 50312

    Telephone: 515.255.3741
    Web Site: www.dmplayhouse.com

    There's Always something going on at The Playhouse: performances, classes, trips to New York... all at your source for theatre, The Des Moines Playhouse.

  • Downtown Farmers´ Market

    Historic Court Avenue District
    Downtown Des Moines

    Telephone: 515.286.4981
    Web Site: www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com

    A Saturday morning spectacular, the Des Moines Farmers Market brings fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses and wine, hand-crafted apparel, together with music, magic and more.

  • Fort Des Moines Museum

    75 East Army Post Road
    Des Moines, Iowa 50315

    Telephone: 515.282.8060
    Web Site: www.fortdesmoines.org

    Site of first Women's Auxiliary Corps and the first black officers training center.

  • Historical Museum

    600 East Locust
    Des Moines, Iowa 50319

    Telephone: 515.281.5111
    Web Site: www.iowahistory.org

    Iowa's history - preserved.

  • Hoyt Sherman Place

    1501 Woodland Ave.
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.244.0507
    Web Site: www.hoytsherman.org

    Built in 1877, houses fine art collection and theater.

  • Iowa Cubs Baseball

    Principal Park
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.243.6111
    Web Site: www.iowacubs.com

    The Iowa Cubs are a Class AAA minor league baseball team.

  • Iowa Events Center (Hy-Vee Hall - Wells Fargo Arena)

    730 Third Street
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.564.8000
    Web Site: www.iowaeventscenter.com

    Located along the banks of the Des Moines River, the Iowa Events Center is a four-venue, multi-purpose sports, entertainment, convention and expo complex all under one inter-connected roof!

  • Iowa Hall of Pride

    330 Park Street
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.280.8969
    Web Site: www.iowahallofpride.com

    Hours of family fun await you at the brand new Iowa Hall of Pride. Full of interactive technology, the Iowa Hall of Pride will amaze, entertain, and educate you and your family!

  • Iowa State Fair

    E 30th St and E University Ave
    Des Moines, Iowa 50317

    Telephone: 515.262.3111
    Web Site: www.iowastatefair.com

    The internationally-acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country.

  • Iowa Stars Hockey

    833 5th Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.237.8277
    Web Site: www.iowastarshockey.com

  • Living History Farms

    2600 111th St.
    Urbandale, Iowa, 50322

    Telephone: 515.278.5286
    Web Site: www.lhf.org

    Living History Farms features some of the best hands-on, educational activities in the nation- more than 400 different games, chores, and projects during June, July, and August.

  • Polk County Heritage Gallery

    111 Court Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.282.2242
    Web Site: www.heritagegallery.org

    The mission of the Heritage Gallery is to provide a multi-use exhibition space for artistic and historical exhibits.

  • Prairie Meadows

    1 Prairie Meadows Dr.
    Altoona, IA 50009

    Telephone: 515.967.1000
    Web Site: www.prairiemeadows.com

    Slots, horse racing and other entertainment.

  • Public Library of Des Moines

    1000 Grand
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.283.4152
    Web Site: www.pldminfo.org

    The Des Moines Public Library offers books, periodicals, government documents, audiovisual materials and electronic media, along with a multitude of programs and services.

  • Salisbury House

    4025 Tonawanda Drive
    Des Moines, Iowa 50312

    Telephone: 515.274.1777
    Web Site: www.salisburyhouse.org

    Limited tours of 42 room English Tudor mansion.

  • Science Center

    401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.274.6868
    Web Site: www.sciowa.org

    Live demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.

  • Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

    4051 Dean Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50317

    Telephone: 515.262.4100
    Web Site: www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com

    Year round outdoor sports park.

  • State Capitol

    East 12th & Grand
    Des Moines, Iowa 50319

    Telephone: 515.281.5591
    Web Site: www.legis.state.ia.us

    Built in 1886, many displays throughout the building.

  • Terrace Hill

    2300 Grand Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50312

    Telephone: 515.281.3604
    Web Site: www.terracehill.org

    Built in 1869, now the governor's mansion, tours available.

  • Veterans Memorial Auditorium

    833 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.564.8000
    Web Site: www.iowaeventscenter.com

    "Vets" has become a part of Iowa's history, playing host to everyone from leading entertainers to future Presidents to high school athletes seeking state titles.

  • Wallace House

    756 16th Street
    Des Moines, Iowa 50314

    Telephone: 515.243.7063
    Web Site: www.wallace.org

    Restored 1870's Victorian home.

  • Wells Fargo Arena

    730 Third Street
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309

    Telephone: 515.564.8000
    Web Site: www.iowaeventscenter.com

    The new, state-of-the-art arena holds up to 17,000 guests for sports and entertainment events, and is a venue unlike any other in the Midwest.


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