80/35 Music Festival
80/35 is Des Moines' largest summer block party with over 50 bands across free and ticketed stages.
Adventureland Resort
Amusement park and water park with rides, shows and attractions, hotel, campground and restaurant.
Adventure Ridge Park
Five-acre neighborhood park located just west of Northwest 100th Street on Windsor Parkway.
Berry Patch Farm
Pick your own: strawberries, raspberries, pie cherries, blueberries, blackberries, apples.
Birthplace of John Wayne
Victorian house with memorabilia of John Wayne, including a 9-foot-tall statue in honor of Wayne's 1
Blank Park Zoo
Iowa's only AZA-accredited zoo with 30 acres of conservation, education, research and recreation.
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum
Railroad museum providing excursion train rides through Des Moines River Valley, dinner/dessert and
Des Moines Art Center
A world-class art museum and school noted for its architecture and collection of contemporary art.
Historic Jordan House
The Jordan House is a museum telling the story of the Underground Railroad and more. Weekly tours.
Hoyt Sherman Place
Historic mansion, art gallery and theater offering exceptional music, comedy and dance performances.
Iowa Confluence (ICON) Water Trails
ICON Water Trails is a regional initiative connecting 80-plus amenities across 150 miles of waterway
Iowa Cubs
The Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs offers great baseball and great fun at Principal Park.
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
Tribute to all Iowans who have served in the military, through exhibits, photographs and stories.
Iowa State Fair
Annual August extravaganza inspired the novel "State Fair," three motion pictures and a Broadway sho
Iowa State Fairgrounds
The Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets and more
Jasper County Historical Museum
The museum presents the agricultural, industrial, commercial and societal history of Jasper County.
Jester Park Equestrian Center
A community resource fostering education, outdoor recreation and wellness with horses.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
The 4.4-acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, features
Living History Farms
Interactive outdoor history museum that connects all people to Midwestern rural heritage.
Mainframe Studios
Every First Friday, visit the nation's largest nonprofit artist studio building for creative fun.
Music Under the Stars
Free concerts of band and instrumental music featuring Central Iowa's finest professional musicians.
Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, managed by Project Awake, is a nonprofit public garden.
The Principal Charity Classic
Des Moines' annual PGA Tour Champions event; it has raised more than $45.6 million for charity.
Salisbury House & Gardens
A 1920s historic house museum with an extensive collection of art, furniture and artifacts.
Smash Park
An entertainment venue with scratch-made food, creative cocktails, craft beer and endless games.
Vintage & Made Fair
Vintage & Made Fair is an indoor/outdoor event inspired by indie craft and all things vintage.
Wells Fargo Arena – Iowa Events Center
Hosts live entertainment, sporting events and other specialty events.
Winefest Des Moines
Promotes, celebrates and educates about the wine industry through wine and culinary partnerships and
The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
The Hall of Laureates, headquarters of the World Food Prize Foundation, is a museum and event venue.