The visitor center at the main entrance to Living History Farms houses Welcome Center with tourism information and Marketplace gift shop.
The visitor center at the main entrance to Living History Farms houses Welcome Center with tourism information and Marketplace gift shop.
Thirty 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 CarouselsCentury-old building features 275-foot gold-leafed dome flanked by four smaller domes, grand staircase and beautiful woodwork. See legislative and old Supreme Court chambers, Governor's office, five-story law library, scale model of Battleship Iowa, collection of first-lady dolls. Tours last 60
Des Moines, IA Historic BuildingsAmerica'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 MemorialsThe Playhouse presents 12-14 musicals, comedies, dramas and family shows each year.
Des Moines, IA TheatresFollow the AAA minor league baseball team, and enjoy fireworks and concerts during the baseball season.
Des Moines, IA Minor League BaseballCourse Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
More than 1,800 identified trees and shrubs at this 120-acre arboretum. Walking tours and trails, wetlands and prairie, wildf...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...
Italianate-style 1874 home with Italian marble, curved staircase, walnut built-ins. Listed on National Register of Historic P...
Public hunting is permitted on the Saylorville Lake Project, provided all State of Iowa and Iowa Department of Natural Resour...