Des Moines & Area at a Glance
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.
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