Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. 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 lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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Other neighborhoods around Drake
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 Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.
North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Des Moines Art Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
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 801 Grand.
Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Des Moines Community Playhouse and Waveland Municipal Golf Course.
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.