Des Moines, Iowa
Living History Farms Welcome Center
The visitor center at the main entrance to Living History Farms houses Welcome Center with tourism information and Marketplace gift shop....
Living History Farms Welcome Center
This opulent 1869 Victorian mansion, a National Historic Landmark and home of Iowa's governor, was built by Iowa's first millionaire, Benjamin F. Allen. Restored to the late 1800s period, it overlooks downtown Des Moines and is situated on eight acres with a recreated Victorian formal garden.
Des Moines, IA Famous HomesDesignated 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 ChurchesThirty 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 CarouselsThe Playhouse presents 12-14 musicals, comedies, dramas and family shows each year.
Des Moines, IA TheatresThe 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 FairgroundsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
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Two-acre reconstructed prairie, with 75 flower species, grasses, native woodland and butterfly garden....
Learn the amazing story of how Iowans transformed fertile prairies into the most productive farmland in the world. Travel at...
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