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Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and Pappajohn...
Nearby attractions
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & HotelBlank Park ZooPappajohn Sculpture ParkCasey's CenterDes Moines' Downtown Farmers’ MarketRaccoon River ParkGray's Lake ParkHoyt Sherman PlaceIowa Events CenterDes Moines Water Works Park
Nearby restaurants
Smokey D's BBQZombie Burger + Drink LabBuzzard Billy’sThe Iowa TaproomFong's PizzaHessen HausDrake DinerEl Bait ShopMullets Restaurant Des MoinesBubba
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Adventureland ParkEmbassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines DowntownDes Moines Marriott DowntownRamada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference CtrBaymont by Wyndham Des Moines AirportHoliday Inn Des Moines Dtwn - Mercy Area by IHGHilton Des Moines DowntownHoliday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHGBest Western Plus Altoona InnHoliday Inn & Suites Des Moines-Northwest, an IHG Hotel
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OmahaCedar RapidsWest Des MoinesCouncil BluffsUrbandaleCoralvilleAnkenyAmesWaterlooAltoona
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Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and...

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Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and Pappajohn...

attractions: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel, Blank Park Zoo, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Casey's Center, Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market, Raccoon River Park, Gray's Lake Park, Hoyt Sherman Place, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines Water Works Park, restaurants: Smokey D's BBQ, Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, Buzzard Billy’s, The Iowa Taproom, Fong's Pizza, Hessen Haus, Drake Diner, El Bait Shop, Mullets Restaurant Des Moines, Bubba
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Things to Do in Des Moines, Iowa, United States - Des Moines Attractions & Activities

Attractions of Des Moines

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

Blank Park Zoo

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Casey's Center

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

Raccoon River Park

Gray's Lake Park

Hoyt Sherman Place

Iowa Events Center

Des Moines Water Works Park

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

4.0

(4.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo

4.5

(2.9K)

Open 24 hours
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

4.6

(2.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Casey's Center

Casey's Center

4.5

(2.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Des Moines Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Des Moines Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Mon, Dec 1 • 12:00 AM
313 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA, 50309
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Street Collective Volunteer Orientation
Street Collective Volunteer Orientation
Sun, Dec 7 • 10:00 AM
506 East 6th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Meal with Strangers-Sunday Brunch Series (Des Moines)
Meal with Strangers-Sunday Brunch Series (Des Moines)
Sun, Dec 7 • 11:00 AM
Des Moines, Des Moines, IA 50047
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Restaurants of Des Moines

Smokey D's BBQ

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Buzzard Billy’s

The Iowa Taproom

Fong's Pizza

Hessen Haus

Drake Diner

El Bait Shop

Mullets Restaurant Des Moines

Bubba

Smokey D's BBQ

Smokey D's BBQ

4.6

(2.6K)

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Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

4.5

(4.1K)

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Buzzard Billy’s

Buzzard Billy’s

4.4

(2K)

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The Iowa Taproom

The Iowa Taproom

4.6

(1.8K)

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Closed
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