Blank Park Zoo
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Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.
Terrace Hill
Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Fort Des Moines Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fort Des Moines Museum in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.