Hotels near Fort Des Moines Museum Des Moines

Explore the great outdoors at Gray’s Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

You could catch an event at Principal Park, a stadium in Downtown Des Moines. If you think Principal Park is cool, you also might like Wells Fargo Arena and Knapp Center, both located nearby.

Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Blank Park Zoo, located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from central Des Moines. If you have fun at Blank Park Zoo, you'll love Science Center of Iowa and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, both located nearby.

You can enjoy retail therapy at Southridge Mall during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.