The Iowa State Fair, held each August, is Iowa's largest tourism event and the cornerstone event of more than 160 activities held year-round on these 400
Des Moines, IA FairgroundsThirty animals and two wheelchair-accessible chariots turn to the music of a Stinson band organ on this colorful wooden carousel. Located in a city park near the Des Moines River, the carousel features handpainted scenes of Des Moines landmarks.
Des Moines, IA CarouselsDesignated a basilica in 1989. Northern Italian/Lombardy Romanesque style, with gold-leaf coffered ceilings and 46 stained-glass windows, including a 15-foot Munich rose window. Ornate plaster and travertine marble interior.
Des Moines, IA Historic ChurchesAmerica's largest memorial to black and female soldiers. A 4.6-acre memorial park includes 20,000 sq. ft. museum and historic chapel.
Des Moines, IA MemorialsExperience Iowa from a fresh perspective at the Iowa Hall of Pride. Located within the Iowa Events Center, the Hall of Pride highlights Iowa's educational system, extracurricular activities and history through games, trivia and more.
Des Moines, IA Learning CentersItalianate-style 1874 home with Italian marble, curved staircase, walnut built-ins. Listed on National Register of Historic P...
Historic railroad district, founded in the 1890s, with more than 120 specialty stores, art galleries, fashion boutiques, rest...
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Operating toy train museum depicts the development of the railroad across the United States. Frontier, steam and diesel eras ...