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Iowa State Fairgrounds
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Blank Park Zoo
3.5
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Wells Fargo Arena
3.4
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
3.4
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Breakout Games - Des Moines
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
3.3
5.0/53 Reviews
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
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4.3/53 Reviews
Principal Park
3.2
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Gray's Lake Park
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Where to Stay
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Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
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