Hotels near Fort Des Moines Museum Des Moines

Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great vacation pics at Gray’s Lake Park located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, both nearby.

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 Des Moines Civic Center, both located nearby.

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Southridge Mall when in Des Moines.

You might want to practice your swing at A. H. Blank Golf Course, a golf course located 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from central Des Moines. If A. H. Blank Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Willow Creek Golf Club is also nearby.

Southwestern Hills is home to Air Lanes Bowling Center, so why not stop by during your stay in Des Moines.

Echo Valley Driving Range is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Norwalk, why not stop by during your stay.

If you like spending time outside, why not spend the afternoon at Easter Lake Park, a park located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the center of Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, both nearby.

Lauridsen Amphitheater is 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Des Moines, why not stop by during your stay. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Hoyt Sherman Place, Wooly's, and Temple Theater are not far.