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The capital city of Iowa moved to Des Moines in 1857. It's a city where you can take your pick or do it all. There's an exciting variety of activities including soccer, track and field events, hockey, world-class opera, and blue- ribbon events. The Des Moines downtown is designated as a preservation area. Located just outside Des Moines, there's hiking trails, boating, cross-country skiing, and plenty to attract the outdoor enthusiast. Des Moines events include: Iowa State Fair, Barnstormers Arena Football Team, Iowa Cubs Baseball season, and the RV, Boat & Camping Show.

Adventureland Park

5091 NE 56th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 266-2121 or (800) 532-1286

http://www.adventureland-usa.com/

Adventureland USA is Iowa’s largest and most complete family resort. Over 100 rides, shows and attractions including the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides. Campground and hotel.

Basilica of St. John

1915 University Ave.

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 244-3101

The basilica is Romanesque and offers gold-leaf ceilings, stained-glass windows, and an interior of plaster and travertine marble.

Big Creek State Park

12397 NW 89th Court

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 984-6473

http://www.state.ia.us/government/dnr/organiza/ppd/bigcreek.htm

The park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages.

Billy Joe's Pitcher Show

1701 - 25th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 224-1709

http://www.billyjoes.com/

Billy Joe's offers karaoke equipment rentals for company and private parties.

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW Ninth St.

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 285-4722

The 22-acre zoological park features nature exhibits and more than 800 animals. The zoo highlights include a train ride and camel rides.

Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

701 NE 50th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 282-0082

http://www.brassarmadillo.com/

The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall located in Des Moines Iowa, Kansas City Missouri, Phoenix Arizona, Omaha Nebraska, Denver Colorado, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Capitol Gateway East Ice Pavilion

323 E. Locust Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 282-4508

http://www.icepav.com/

The newest edition to Des Moines fun, an indoor family ice skating center.

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

221 Walnut Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 243-0766

http://www.civiccenter.org/

The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines is a private, not-for-profit corporation celebrating two decades of presenting the performing arts to Iowa and the surrounding states. It is the presenter of major Broadway and educational touring companies, performers and groups, and is the performing home of many local and regional groups.

Court Avenue Brewing Company

309 Court Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 282-2739

http://www.courtavebrew.com/

An original brewpub in the historic Saddlery Building offering 7 handcrafted beers and full-flavored food.

Des Moines Art Center

4700 Grand Ave.

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 277-4405

http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/

Designed in 1944, by Eliel Saarinen, the center houses a permanent collection of 19th and 20th-century art, traveling exhibitions, and art programs.

Des Moines Botanical Center

909 E. River Dr.

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 323-8900

The center houses tropical, subtropical, and desert-growing plants. The grounds include a conservatory, outdoor gardens, and free-flying exotic birds.

Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey Team

7201 Hickman Road

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 278-9757

http://www.bucshockey.org/

offers information about the USHL Des Moines Buccaneers Junior "A" Hockey team.

Des Moines Children's Choruses, Inc.

525 East 9th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 262-8312

http://www.dmcc.org/

One of largest community-based choral programs in the U.S. giving children professional, entertaining choral music for people to listen to.

Des Moines Dragons Professional Basketball

P.O. Box 71246

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 276-5559

http://www.dmdragons.com

Experience professional basketball by the Des Moines Dragons.

Des Moines Menace Soccer Club

4201 Westown Parkway

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 226-9890

http://www.dmmenace.com/

Visit the Des Moines Menace soccer website for tickets, schedules, scores, game notes, stats, team roster, and merchandise. Find out more about our camps, clinics, and promotions.

Des Moines Metro Opera

106 West Boston Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 961-6221

http://www.dmmo.org/

The metro opera company offers world class opera and is ranked in the top 20 of summer opera companies.

Des Moines Playhouse

831 - 42nd Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 277-6261

http://www.dmplayhouse.com/

The playhouse presents musicals, comedies, and dramas throughout the year.

Des Moines Symphony

221 Walnut Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 280-4000

http://www.dmsymphony.org/

The symphony provides quality pop and classical performances.

Fort Des Moines

225 E. Army Post Road

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 284-6005 or (800) 828-FORT

http://www.ftdmbom.org/

Their mission is to maintain the memorial park and honor it as a groundbreaker for human rights in the military.

Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau

405 Sixth Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(800) 451-2625 or (515) 286-4960

http://www.desmoinesia.com/

Discover Iowa's beautiful capital city... an easy drive from almost anywhere! Events, attractions & festivals for everyone!

Greater Iowa Aquarium Center

501 E. 30th St.

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 263-0612

The aquarium has more than 55 aquariums of freshwater, saltwater, creatures plus a koi pond.

Harmony Central Chorus

1345 South 60th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 225-8352

http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/

Women's Barbershop Organization: History of barbershop, quartets and choruses, regional information, international convention, international educational symposium, young women in harmony,young singers foundation.

Historic Valley Junction

217 - 5th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 222-3642

http://www.valleyjunction.com/

Journey back to an experience where you'll discover something new every time. Prepare yourself to be pampered. Take care of. Delighted. Valley Junction. A singular destination.

Hoyt Sherman Place

1501 Woodland Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 244-0507

http://www.hoytsherman.org/

The home features antiques, a fine arts gallery, and a restored theater. Also Hoyt Sherman Place is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Ingersoll Dinner Theater

3711 Ingersoll Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 274-4686

http://www.dinnertheater.org/

The dinner theater presents a four-entree buffet followed by comedies, special guests, and Broadway musicals.

Iowa Arts Council

600 East Locust Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 281-4006

http://www.culturalaffairs.org/iac/

Welcome to the Iowa Arts Council and its programs and services for artists and arts organizations. A place to discover great contemporary and traditional arts offerings from around the state, and connect to arts programs throughout Iowa. Link to arts sites and descriptions of arts resources in Iowa.

Iowa Barnstormers Arena Football Club

319 - 7th Street, Suite 222

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 282-3596

http://www.iowabarnstormers.com/

Watch the Iowa Barnstormers Arena Football Team as they as they start their season in April to August.

Iowa Cubs

350 SW 1st Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 243-6111

http://www.iowacubs.com/

Visit the Iowa Cubs baseball website for tickets, schedules, scores, game notes, stats, team roster, and merchandise. Learn about our exciting fan appreciation program, along with directions to the stadium and team history.

Iowa Gold Star Museum

7700 NW Beaver Drive

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 252-4531

http://www.iowanationalguard.com/pages/history/museum/iowa_gold_star_museumestablished.html

The museum preserves Iowa's contributions to the national defense and preserves human ideals.

Iowa Historical Museum

600 E. Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 242-5194

http://www.iowahistory.org/

The State Historical Society collection includes fossils, wildlife, American Indian and pioneer artifacts, and lifelike exhibit settings. Included are displays of aircraft, early farm machinery, and the silver service from the battleship USS Iowa.

Iowa State Fairgrounds

400 East 14th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 262-3111 or (800) 545-FAIR

http://www.iowastatefair.org/

Locations of more than 160 events and activities held year-round. Guided tours of Heritage Village.

Java Joe's

214 - 4th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 288-5282

http://www.javajoescoffeehouse.com/

Fresh coffee beans and gourmet coffee shipped out daily.

Living History Farms

2600 N.W. 111th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 278-5286

http://www.lhf.org/

A 600-acre open-air agriculture museum which shows the story of the farming in the Midwest and they try to preserve the early pioneer farming skills. The area also includes a 1700 Ioway Indian Village, an 1875 frontier town, an 1850 working pioneer farm, a horse-powered 1900 farm, and a modern crop center.

Longview Golf Centre

10300 NW 54th Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 986-9799

http://www.longviewgolf.com/

Longview Golf Centre, Iowa's Premier Golf Practice & Golf Learning Facility - 40,000 sq. ft. climate controlled indoor driving range plus outdoor range, Pro instruction, and more!

Merle Hay Mall

101 Merle Hay Tower

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 276-8551

http://www.merlehaymall.com/

Iowa's largest enclosed shopping mall offers four major department stores and over 137 specialty shops.

Polk County Convention Complex

501 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 242-2500

http://www.co.polk.ia.us/departments/regfacil/ppcc/ppcc.htm

The Polk County Convention Complex is Iowa's premier showplace, hosting conventions, trade shows, expositions, consumer shows, banquets, weddings, sporting events and concerts. The Convention Complex is a 60,000 sf. facility with 27 meeting rooms and 47,000 sf. of exhibit space, connected to the Des Moines skywalk system which includes hotels, retail shops, parking, restaurants and businesses.

Polk County Heritage Gallery

111 Court Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 286-3215

http://www.co.polk.ia.us/departments/genserv/gallery.htm

The art gallery exhibits various visual arts shows.

Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino

P.O. Box 1000

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 967-1000

http://www.prairiemeadows.com/

The facility offers online races, racing, simulcast & stakes schedules, entertainment, schedules, BIO's, and facility information.

Salisbury House

4025 Tonawanda Drive

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 274-1777

http://www.salisburyhouse.org/

The Salisbury House in Des Moines, Iowa was originally built as a private family manor. It now serves as a museum, a cultural and educational resource, and as a center for social events.

Saylorville Lake

5600 NW 78th Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 964-0672

http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/saylor/Index.htm

The Lake's greater area presents varioius outdoor recreation opportunities.

Science Center of Iowa

4500 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 274-4138

http://www.sciowa.org/

Home to hands-on exhibits, Digistar Planetarium show, and demonstrations about physical and life sciences.

Southridge Mall

1111 East Army Post Road

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 287-3881

http://www.shopsouthridgemall.com/

Southridge Mall provides information online to better serve the needs of their customers, allowing their visits to our shopping center to be more efficient, convenient and pleasurable.

State Capitol of Iowa

1005 East Grand Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 281-5591

http://www.legis.state.ia.us/

Iowa Legislative Information System: Information on the Iowa General Assembly, legislation, and other information related to the legislative branch of the Iowa Government.

Steven Vail Galleries

666 Walnut Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 288-7007

http://www.artnet.com/steven-vail.html

Steven Vail Galleries offers Post-War American Art.

Terrace Hill

2300 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 281-7205

http://www.terracehill.org/

Furnished in its period and restored to its original appearance, this Victorian mansion is on a hill overlooking 8.5 acres. The mansion was built by Iowa's first millionaire and is now the residence of Iowa's governor.

Val Air Ballroom

301 Ashworth

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 223-6152

http://www.valairballroom.com/

The ballroom offers space for dances, recording acts, proms, events, reunions, private rentals, and dance lessons.

Valley West Mall

1551 Valley West Drive

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 225-3631

http://www.valleywestmall.com/

The mall features specialty shops and 3 department stores such as JC Penney, Von Maur, and Younkers.

Veterans Memorial Auditorium

833 - 5th Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 323-5400

http://www.co.polk.ia.us/departments/regfacil/vets/vets.htm

Veterans Memorial Auditorium is a multi-purpose facility hosting professional and amateur sports, national entertainment events, trade shows, consumer shows and conventions. Vets is home to AFL Iowa Barnstormers and the IBA Des Moines Dragons. The skywalk system from our atrium lobby provides climate-controlled walkways to hotels, restaurants and retail shops.

Wallace House Foundation

756 - 16th Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 243-7063

http://www.wallace.org/

An 1882 Italianate Victorian house offer itself as a museum, meeting facility, and an interpretive center.

White Water University

5401 E. University Ave.

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 265-4904

http://www.whitewateruniversity.com/

White Water University is a fun and safe atmosphere for the whole family! Featuring two waterslides, two tube slides, a wave pool, a children's cannon ball slide, a children's play area, and a volleyball pool. We also have an 18 hole, California style miniature golf course, and a twin engine, figure eight go-kart track! Our newest attraction is the Ultimate Haunted House!

YMCA of Greater Des Moines

101 Locust Street

Des Moines, Iowa

(515) 288-0131

http://www.desmoinesymca.org/

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