Des Moines, Iowa
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
515-243-0815
602 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Designated 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 CarouselsBeautifully-landscaped 22-acre zoological park featuring naturalistic exhibits with more than 800 animals from five continents, including lions, tigers, sea lions, snow leopards, giraffe. Train ride, camel ride, gift shop and cafe. Discovery Center includes Iowa'
Des Moines, IA ZoosBuilding designed by three internationally-recognized architects houses an internationally-renowned collection of artwork from the 19th century to the present. Traveling exhibitions, educational and fine arts programs, library, museum shop and restaurant.
Des Moines, IA GalleriesSixty-acre park features nine-hole, par-three golf course, go-karts, miniature golf, driving range, batting range, climbing w...
Visit the oldest continuously running theater in Iowa. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this restored oper...
Major changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary art, located in building designed by architect Cesar Pelli....
Displays and artifacts depicting the rich history of the Big Creek area. Located in historic city hall building built in 1863...