Downtown Des Moines, IA
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Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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 great live music.
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 great live music 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 lively festivals and great live music.
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 lively festivals and great live music.
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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 Polk County Courthouse while in the area.
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.
Capitol Park
While Capitol Park isn't home to many top sights, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Wells Fargo Arena
- Iowa Events Center
- Hy Vee Hall
- Principal Park
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- 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
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Polk County Courthouse
- Des Moines Public Library
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
- Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- The Temple for Performing Arts
- Ruan Center
- Iowa Hall of Pride
- The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House
- Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
- Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
- Water Works Park
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