Des Moines, United States

Photo spots in Des Moines

• Iowa State Capitol BuildingLandmarks
  Ornate capitol dome with landscaped grounds; free tours available
• Principal Park and Water WorksSports
  Historic ballpark area with water features and urban park
• Pappajohn Sculpture ParkCulture
  Contemporary sculptures in urban plaza; year-round outdoor art
• Principal RiverwalkNature
  Multi-mile urban trail along river with city views
• Hoyt Sherman PlaceHistoric
  Victorian mansion and manicured gardens in historic neighborhood
• Ledges Park Trail SystemNature
  Bluff-top hiking with scenic views of Des Moines valley
• Beaverdale ParkNature
  Scenic residential area with parks and tree-lined streets
• Downtown Des Moines Skyline ViewsNeighborhoods
  City center with modern architecture and nighttime lighting
• Saylorville LakeDay trips
  Scenic reservoir north of city; boating and nature trails
• Brooks ParkNature
  South park with duck pond and walking trails
• Downtown Market DistrictNeighborhoods
  Historic warehouse district with shops, restaurants, galleries
• Grey Oaks Golf Course AreaNature
  Historic park with mature trees and water features
• K1 Speed Des MoinesGo-karting
  Indoor karting - part of the K1 Speed chain.
• Iowa State CapitolMuseums
  State capitol building of the U.S. state of Iowa; carries an official heritage designation
• Des Moines Art CenterMuseums
  Art museum in Des Moines, Iowa; carries an official heritage designation
• Basilica of St. John, Des MoinesReligious sites
  Church in Iowa, United States; carries an official heritage designation
• Des Moines Botanical CenterParks
  Botanical garden in downtown Des Moines
• Casey's CenterSports
  Multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States
• 801 GrandArchitecture
  Skyscraper in Des Moines
• Drake StadiumSports
  Outdoor multiuse sports field at Drake University used from 1925 to present
• Principal ParkSports
  Stadium
• Woodland CemeteryHistoric
  Cemetery in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States
• AdventurelandTheme parks
  Amusement park - full-day paid admission.

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