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Location: Des Moines

Des MoinesDes Moines TOURIST STOPS

Tourist Stops
Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!
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Terrace Hill


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Location: 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

Iowa Events Center


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Location: 730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA
The Iowa Events Center is a four-venue sports, entertainment, and convention arena consisting of the Polk County Convention Complex, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall, and the We...

Iowa State Center


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Location: Iowa State University, Scheman Building, Suite 4, Ames, IA
This enormous performing arts and sports arena complex hosts indoor and outdoor events and comprises the Hilton Coliseum, the Scheman Building, Stephens Auditorium, and Fisher The...

Historic Valley Junction


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Location: 217 Fifth Street, West Des Moines, IA
Historic Valley Junction - a six-block historic district along Fifth Street that was first settled in 1846 - now boasts about 150 shops, galleries, and eateries, and hosts a farmers market a...

Auntie Anne's Pretzels


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Location: 3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
294088

Bruegger's


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Location: 3730 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Since 1983, Bruegger's has been offering New York-style kettle-boiled bagels and specialty cream cheeses, along with an ever-expanding menu of custom-made breakfast and lunch sandwiches,...

Bruegger's


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Location: 655 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA
305984

Animal Rescue League of Iowa


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Location: 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa takes in almost 20,000 abused and homeless animals each year, and offers animals for adoption as well as educational programming for pet owners. Parties:

Animal Rescue League of Iowa


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Location: 1111 East Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA
318922

Doanes Park


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Location: 541 South Pleasant Hill Boulevard, Des Moines, IA
Doanes Park's 43 acres boast two playgrounds, open shelters, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, and a Youth Center that offers recreational programming for youth and the communit...

Copper Creek Lake Park


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Location: Highway 163 & Copper Creek Drive, Des Moines, IA
Copper Creek Lake Park features a lighted trail around the 40-acre lake, a playground, and a shelter with electricity that can be rented for private events. Visitors can fish from the shorel...

Historic Court Avenue District


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Location: Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Court Avenue, west of the river, hosts the Downtown Farmers' Market from May to October.

Western Gateway Park


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Location: 15th and Locust Streets, Des Moines, IA

Jester Park


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Location: 11407 NW Jester Park Drive, Granger, IA
The 1,834-acre Jester Park - located on the western shore of Saylorville Lake - offers more than 250 campsites (some with electric hook-ups; all first come, first served); picn...

Fort Des Moines Park


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Location: SE 5th Avenue at County Line Road, Des Moines, IA
Fort Des Moines Park's 117 acres encompass a lake, playground, arboretum, picnic areas, and a mile-long hiking trail. The
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