It is the capital of Iowa. Living History Farms, Zoo, parks, theatres and anything you name you will find that here. Something for everyone seems to be the hallmark of this place. Start your day at the elegant Living History Farms and head for the Blank Park zoo in the afternoon to have a quality time.
Des Moines offers a number of historic homes which are worth visiting. Salisbury House, Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hills are some of the famous names in the list of houses. You would definitely be impressed by magnificence of Sate capitol Building. Des Moines Art Center is also not less in terms of elegance and architectural excellence. Visitors never forget to visit fabulous Botanical Gardens. For people inclined to science, a state of the art Science Center awaits them.
Performing arts in theatre, symphony and opera entertain people a lot. Des Moines offers an array of theatres which feature a wide range of cultural and artistic entertainment shows. For a happy weekend, you can choose to embark upon flea markets, Craft shows and art fairs which come into being on every weekend. Shopping malls are also in abundance. Other source of entertainment like water parks, horse-racing, Cubs baseball are scattered all around the city.
