Things to do in Des Moines, Iowa (IA): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

January 13, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Today the capital city and cultural center of Iowa is revitalized. A versatile destination everyone will enjoy, Des Moines has an itinerary for almost every interest. Culture and art enthusiasts may want to roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-caliber performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's fine championship courses. The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds should be on the list for families. And gardeners will savor the fantastic blooms at the Botanical Center and the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Mix it up a little and sample all this "big city with a small town heart" has to offer.
Restaurants in Des Moines

1. 4th Street

4th Street, Des Moines, IA
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

4th Street

2. The Temple for Performing Arts

1011 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2811 +1 515-246-2300 http://www.templeforperformingarts.com/
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

The Temple for Performing Arts

3. Court Avenue

Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA http://www.courtavenuesuites.com/
Excellent
41%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 114 reviews

Court Avenue

4. Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Robert D. Ray Asian Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 +1 515-237-1386 http://www.dmgov.org/Pages/default.aspx
Excellent
32%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 65 reviews

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Reviewed By DelaynaJasper

This was beautiful place to visit while in Des Moines Iowa! I was pleasantly shocked to see this Asian inspired garden in Iowa. But it adds such charm to the location. It’s surrounded by a bridge and gorgeous apartments. It’s a must see if you are traveling to Iowa

5. Polk County Courthouse

500 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4214 +1 515-286-3772 http://fifthdcs.com/addresses.cfm
Excellent
0%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 15 reviews

Polk County Courthouse

6. South Des Moines Sculpture Park

768-798 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
100%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 2 reviews

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