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Des Moines Travel Guide

Des Moines is a city in Iowa, United States. It has many popular attractions, including Blank Park Zoo, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Wells Fargo Arena, making it well worth a visit.
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What to Do

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Adventureland Park
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Adventureland Park

3.6
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"Amusement Parks"
Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo

3.5
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"Zoos"
Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

3.4
5.0/52 Review
"City Parks"
Wells Fargo Arena

Wells Fargo Arena

3.4
1 Review
"Stadiums"
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

3.3
4.0/53 Review
"Gardens"
"Botanical Gardens"
Cinemark Altoona and XD
Nearby Attractions

Cinemark Altoona and XD

3.3
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"Cinemas"
Hy-Vee Grocery Store

Hy-Vee Grocery Store

3.2
4.3/53 Review
"Markets"
Principal Park

Principal Park

3.2
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"Stadiums"
Raccoon River Park
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Raccoon River Park

3.2
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Gray's Lake Park

Gray's Lake Park

3.2
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"City Parks"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Des Moines, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Des Moines dishes and foodie spots.
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Sambetti's

Sambetti's

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"Bars/Bistros"
Miyabi 9

Miyabi 9

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Avg. USD12/person
"Japanese"
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

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Avg. USD10/person
"Western-style"
Hoq

Hoq

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Avg. USD21/person
"Western-style"
Buzzard Billy's

Buzzard Billy's

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Avg. USD19/person
"Western-style"
Splash

Splash

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Avg. USD37/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
The Stuffed Olive Des Moines

The Stuffed Olive Des Moines

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"Western-style"
Fong's Pizza

Fong's Pizza

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Avg. USD18/person
"Western-style"
Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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"Japanese"
Proof

Proof

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Avg. USD42/person
"Western-style"
Americana

Americana

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Avg. USD23/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
The Walnut

The Walnut

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Avg. USD8/person
"Bars/Bistros"

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Iowa State Capitol
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