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Des Moines
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Blank Park Zoo
Wells Fargo Arena
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Des Moines

Things to Do in Des Moines in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated May 2025) | Trip.com

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Iowa State Fairgrounds

Iowa State Fairgrounds

3.6
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Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo

3.5
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Wells Fargo Arena

Wells Fargo Arena

3.4
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

3.4
5.0/51 Reviews
Adventureland Park

Adventureland Park

3.6
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"Amusement parks"
Breakout Games - Des Moines

Breakout Games - Des Moines

3.5
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Hy-Vee Grocery Store

Hy-Vee Grocery Store

3.2
4.3/53 Reviews
Principal Park

Principal Park

3.2
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Gray's Lake Park

Gray's Lake Park

3.1
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Where to Stay

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What to Eat

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Mulberry Street Tavern

Mulberry Street Tavern

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"Western-style"
HoQ Restaurant

HoQ Restaurant

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Avg. AUD31/person
"Western-style"
Proof Restaurant

Proof Restaurant

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Avg. AUD62/person
"Western-style"
Bruegger's Bagels

Bruegger's Bagels

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Avg. AUD28/person
"Bakeries"
Louie's Wine Dive

Louie's Wine Dive

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Avg. AUD33/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Thai Flavors

Thai Flavors

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Avg. AUD19/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Sambetti's

Sambetti's

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Avg. AUD19/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Miyabi 9

Miyabi 9

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Avg. AUD19/person
"Japanese"
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

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Avg. AUD15/person
"Western-style"
The Republic on Grand

The Republic on Grand

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Avg. AUD17/person
"Western-style"
Buzzard Billy’s

Buzzard Billy’s

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Avg. AUD28/person
"Western-style"
Splash Seafood Bar & Grill

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill

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Avg. AUD56/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"

Des Moines Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Iowa State Capitol

Iowa State Capitol

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zidan rustu
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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Levie wellington
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Des Moines, Iowa

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