October 8, 2022
Des Moines, IA
Megan & Shelly
Travel
For friends and family flying in from out of town, please fly into Des Moines International Airport. Yes, we do have an INTERNATIONAL airport :)!!
Des Moines is a rather small city so renting a car is not necessary, but feel free to rent one if you want to explore more. Lyft is the most affordable and then taxis. Not much of a public transportation system but we do have public buses (DART - ridedart.com) and a bike share program (Des Moines BCycle - desmoines.bcycle.com).
Lastly, for our California friends, Allegiant Air does fly direct to Des Moines but only leaves from certain cities. If you are having difficulties finding a flight, at a reasonable cost, to Des Moines an alternative is to fly into Omaha, NE and rent a car ( Approximately a 2 hour drive).
Here are just a couple of ideas of where to stay in Downtown Des Moines. However, there are many other cool options that are also centrally located!!!
Hotel
Surety Hotel
206 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 985-2066
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 985-2066
This is one of the hip new hotels in downtown Des Moines. Centrally located and walking distance to lots of restaurants and bars. Also, has an amazing restaurant/bar inside the hotel.
Hotel
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 245-5500
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 245-5500
Hotel
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 528-7733
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 528-7733
For all the days along the way