Downtown Des Moines, IA
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Popular places to visit
Principal Park
You can take time to visit Principal Park during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
State Historical Museum of Iowa
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Des Moines
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while in the area.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Historic East Village
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.
Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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- Wells Fargo Arena
- Principal Park
- Iowa Events Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Hy Vee Hall
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Science Center of Iowa
- 801 Grand
- Wooly's
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- State Historical Museum of Iowa
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Polk County Courthouse
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Des Moines Public Library
- The Temple for Performing Arts
- Ruan Center
- Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
- Iowa Hall of Pride
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
- The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House
- Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
- Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
- Water Works Park
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