Capitol Park, IA
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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 great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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Other neighborhoods around Capitol 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.
Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.
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.
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.
Fairground
Fairground might not have many top sights, but Sky Glider East and Iowa State Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa Events Center
- Principal Park
- Hy Vee Hall
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Blank Park Zoo
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Val Air Ballroom
- Living History Farms
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Art Center
- West Glen Town Center
- 801 Grand
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Raccoon River Park
- Science Center of Iowa
- Saylorville Lake
- National Balloon Museum
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
- UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital