Des Moines Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa is the capital of this fine state. Taking place in the beautiful Des Moines River Valley, Des Moines vacations can be fun for everyone, no matter if you’re planning a family vacation or a romantic getaway – there are so many things to do in Des Moines!

 If you’re on a romantic getaway in Des Moines, you might enjoy the world-acclaimed Des Moines Art Center, which houses beautiful works of 19th and 20th century artists. You can also take art classes. And for an especially romantic weekend in Des Moines, check out some of the fine Bed and Breakfasts in and around Des Moines, one of the finest being the Butler House on Grand. 

For family vacations in Des Moines, kid friendly attractions include Blank Park Zoo and Adventureland. Blank Park Zoo is a fairly small but well-known zoo that’s perfect for an afternoon outing with the family. Kid friendly Adventureland is a fun theme park and water park for kids of all ages.  Looking for a hotel in Des Moines for your family? Consider the Renaissance Des Moines Savery which has an indoor pool and oversized family living rooms, as well as kitchens in some of the rooms.

Des Moines, Iowa Lodging

  1. Des Moines Hotels700 Grand Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50309

    "excellent service, and quiet inside the rooms. Excellent value (especially if you get government rate)" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Des Moines Hotels401 Locust St
    Des Moines, IA 50309

    "rooms are nice and clean, the staff are great and the location is perfect" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Des Moines Hotels101 East Locust St
    Des Moines, IA 50309

    "thought the atmosphere was great - it ws wide and open - with trees and a waterfall" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. The Suites Of 800 Locust Street
  2. Best Western Des Moines Airport Hotel
  3. Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport
  4. Heartland Inn Des Moines Airport
  1. Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown
  2. Baymont Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
  3. Quality Inn And Suites Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa Things To Do

  1. Des Moines Zoos and Aquariums7401 SW 9th Street
    Des Moines, Iowa 50315

    The zoo is nice, but has alot of shrubs and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Des Moines Art Museums4700 GRAND AVE. DES MOINES
    IA 50312-2099

    I'm not a student of art; my son is currently studying at the Kansas City Art Institute so we try to visit various ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Des Moines Gardens909 Robert D. Ray Drive
    Des Moines, Iowa 50316

    Its a very small place...i mean you can complete ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Wallace House
  2. Des Moines Playhouse
  3. State Historical Museum
  4. Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
  1. Fort Des Moines Museum
  2. Iowa State Fairgrounds
  3. Adventureland

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