Adventureland Park
A family-friendly amusement park featuring roller coasters, water rides, and live entertainment.
-
1 -
2 Blank Park Zoo
A popular zoo with a variety of animal exhibits, interactive experiences, and educational programs.
-
3 Breakout Games - Des Moines
An exciting escape room experience where groups solve puzzles and find clues to escape themed rooms.
-
4 Pappajohn Sculpture Park
An outdoor park showcasing a collection of contemporary sculptures in a beautifully landscaped setting.
-
5 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
A stunning botanical garden featuring a diverse collection of plants, a conservatory, and seasonal displays.
-
6 Raccoon River Park
A large park offering a variety of recreational activities, including a swimming beach, trails, and sports facilities.
-
7 Gray's Lake Park
A scenic park with a lake, walking and biking trails, paddleboat rentals, and a picturesque bridge.
-
8 Des Moines Water Works Park
A vast urban park with trails, open spaces, and a variety of outdoor activities, ideal for picnics and events.
-
9 Iowa State Capitol
A historic building with beautiful architecture, guided tours, and exhibits about Iowa's legislative history.
-
10 Union Park
A charming park known for its historic carousel, playgrounds, and open spaces perfect for family outings.
-
11 Walnut Woods State Park
A state park featuring the largest surviving natural stand of black walnut trees, with trails and picnic areas.
-
12 Cowles Commons
An urban plaza in downtown Des Moines offering public art, green spaces, and a lively atmosphere for events.
-
13 Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
A serene garden with Asian-inspired landscaping, sculptures, and a pagoda, honoring Iowa's Asian-American communities.
-
14 Science Center of Iowa
An interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and an IMAX theater.
-
15 -
16 MacRae Park
A scenic park with rolling hills, a pond, trails, and picnic areas, offering beautiful views of the city.
-
17 Fort Des Moines Park
A historic park with a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
-
18 Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
A recreational park offering seasonal activities such as sledding, tubing, and a Renaissance Faire.
-
19 Des Moines Art Center
An art museum featuring a diverse collection of contemporary and modern art, with rotating exhibitions and programs.
-
20 World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
A beautifully restored building celebrating agricultural achievements, with exhibits, gardens, and guided tours.
