Des Moines & Area Trip Planner

Welcome to Des Moines & Area!

This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Des Moines, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.

Des Moines, Iowa's capital city, is located in Central Iowa. Featuring college and professional sports, casinos, antique shopping, historic museums and diverse cultural events, Des Moines is a family vacation destination. Des Moines is renowned for the world-class Living History Farms and, in summer, the Iowa State Fair, America's classic state fair and Iowa's largest tourism event. For family activities, go to the beautifully landscaped zoological park, Blank Park Zoo, or visit the Iowa Historical Building and learn about the history of Iowa. The Science Center of Iowa presents both hands-on exhibits and demonstrations on physical and life sciences. Nearby in Altoona, Adventure Land boasts more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, including four great roller coasters. For those who love performing arts, seven theaters present various plays and shows throughout the year.