This city, the largest in the state, is a hotspot for fun activities and entertainment throughout the year. Gather the family and spend a day at the Blank Park Zoo or visit one of the numerous museums in the area. Here in Des Moines, there's so much to see and do that everyone will find something that's perfect for them!
Welcome to Des Moines, IA!
Stay.Over 10,000 rooms await in Greater Des
Moines.
Premier hotels, motels and bed and
breakfasts cater to the needs of all visitors. Enjoy all the comforts of
home at every price point.
New developments and old favorites make
Greater Des Moines a unique shopping destination you'll keep coming back
to. Explore boutiques, specialty shops, malls and retail stores across
the Metro.
Think there is only Iowa chops and corn to eat here?
Think again. Des Moines has a wide array of restaurants – over 850! – to choose
from. Everything from Thai to fresh sushi to authentic Mexican cuisine.
Experience Greater Des Moines' great
attractions - Prairie
Meadow Racetrack and Casino, Science
Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Adventureland
and Adventure
Bay (Iowa's newest water park opening June 2010) and so much more!
From live theater to
concerts to
opera - including Broadway productions - the cultural sensations will
have you calling for an encore.
From neighborhood hangouts to upscale wine bars, Greater Des Moines
offers all the nightlife you'd expect of a hip, cosmopolitan city. Dance
clubs, sports bars and piano bars can all be found within the Metro.
Greater Des Moines boasts a vibrant arts
scene and a collection of cultural events that invite you to explore
their creative side. See the new John and
Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, located in Western Gateway Park, as
well as the golden-domed Iowa
State Capitol.
Greater Des Moines boasts over a hundred miles of trails and is perfect for walking, biking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Bringing Fido along? If so, he'll love our pet-friendly trails. He might even make a few new friends while accompanying you. Want to enjoy the convenience of walking in 72-degrees year-round? Explore the 4-mile skywalk system - the largest per capita in the world. It connects meeting facilities, shopping, hotels, restaurants and entertainment.
Planning a reunion, wedding, group outing
or meeting?
You can DO MORE when you meet in Greater Des Moines.
You can have fun while being environmentally
conscious. Des Moines' new bike rental program downtown is just one way to go
green in their charming city.
Whether you love the
rush of competing or prefer to watch local sports in the comfort of the
stands, Greater Des Moines has plenty of options for you to consider.
There are many ways to explore Greater Des Moines...if you prefer exploration by foot or bike, check out our hundreds of miles of area trails or our extensive 4-mile climate-controlled skywalk. If seeing the city by bus is more your style, hop on the D-Line, a free shuttle downtown.
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