Things To Do
Blank Park Zoo
7401 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315, 5152854722
Blank Park Zoo is the only accredited zoo in the state of Iowa, with a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines.The zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Blank Park Zoo is home to more than 800 furry, finned feathered exotic creatures.
Science Center of Iowa
401 West Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hessen Haus
101 Southwest 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, 5152882520
If you love German food, this is a small diamond in the rough of downtown Des Moines. For us, it's a must for each visit we make to see our daughter. It's located in the heart of downtown and about 15 minutes from the hotel. Enjoy - Matt & Jennifer Hendershot
For all the days along the way