Travel
Flight
Des Moines Airport
This is the main airport in Iowa, located in the capitol city where we suggest you stay.
Shuttle
State Fair Shuttle
August 9, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dart Park & Ride runs daily from Downtown Des Moines to the Iowa State Fair. Pickup locations located near the Iowa Events Center and another next to the Iowa State Capitol. We will update this page closer to the date with more information on catching the shuttle. For now, if you stay in a hotel in the recommended area, you will be in a good location for the shuttle.
Shuttle
Wedding Transportation
August 11, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:45 pm
There will be a school bus at the end of the night to take people back to Downtown Des Moines. Please let me know if you plan to ride this and we'll make sure a seat is reserved! This will run only at the end of the night so you're still in charge of getting to the venue.
Hotel
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Good for getting the Centre Street shuttle to the Iowa State Fair. Located 10-20 minutes walking to downtown restaurants/attractions. Any other hotels nearby would be good options, doesn't have to be this one specifically, but we love a Marriott.
Hotel
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
This hotel has rooms with a kitchen and lounge space. Hotels in this area are good for getting the Centre Street shuttle to the Iowa State Fair. Also located 10-20 minutes walking for downtown restaurants/attractions.
Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Directly in Downtown Des Moines for restaurants/attractions. 15 minutes walking to the Iowa State Capitol shuttle location to go to the Iowa State Fair.