1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001

3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2494

For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-2002

Open to visitors since September 2009, the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by 22 of the world's most celebrated artists. The 4.4 Acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian friendly entranceway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.

7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-6667

Imagine a place where you can have a wild family adventure viewing rhinos or feeding a giraffe while also helping preserve animals for future generations. A portion of the proceeds from your visit to Blank Park Zoo is used to protect animal populations throughout the world. Blank Park Zoo is approximately 30 acres and features an indoor rain forest Discovery Center, Jamaa Kwa Africa, Australia Adventure, Kids Kingdom, Great Cats Complex, a Sea Lion and Seal pool and more.

555 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50314

909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-2897

Reputed for its huge collection of the Midwest's ornamental and native plants, this 14-acre center bordering the Des Moines River features a domed conservatory that houses over 1000 varieties of exotic plants from throughout the world. The center also has an impressive herb garden, tropical and desert plants, and one of the best bonsai collections in the U.S.

2100 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1158

4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-2099

This internationally acclaimed museum houses impressive works by artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keefe and Henri Matisse. The center, which also offers art classes, consists of three buildings, each designed by a celebrated architect: Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pei and Richard Meier.

401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309-4776

1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-4640

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2148

600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319-1006

Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines' cutting edge, hip neighborhood.

4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312-2909

Salisbury House was built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife Edith. The home was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. The historic home contains authentic 16th century English oak woodwork, English flint work and rafters that date back to the time of Shakespeare. Called a "national treasure," Salisbury house is graced with the family's original collection of original artworks, tapestries and antique furnishings.

338 SW 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4606

Escape Chambers DM is like nothing you have ever seen before. Located on the south side of downtown Des Moines, Escape Chambers DM is the real-life incarnation of movies like Saw, National Treasure, Sherlock Holmes, and The DaVinci Code. Puzzles, riddles, and coded messages are your only means of escape, as this is more a mental challenge than physical. EC Tactical Laser Tag C Tactical Lasertag offers a unique tactical combat experience like nothing else. We defy what one would normally think about when they hear the words "laser tag." We feature metal weapons, indoor multi-level buildings, and objective-based game play. We're far closer to a modern video game than traditional laser tag. We offer walk-in play, birthday parties, bachelor(ette) parties, corporate team building, and whatever type of event you can come up with! We have no bulky vests, no cheap feeling plastic guns, and no black lights.