Fairground, IA
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
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 Fairground
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa Events Center
- Hy Vee Hall
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Living History Farms
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Val Air Ballroom
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- Saylorville Lake
- West Glen Town Center
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Science Center of Iowa
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- 801 Grand
- Raccoon River Park
- Valley Junction
- Wooly's
- Salisbury House
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center