Beautifully-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's largest collection of tropical plants, lynx, bat cave, butterfly garden, marmoset monkeys, a coral reef aquarium and hands-on water lab.
In a modern glass and granite building, discover an exciting hands-on approach to exploring Iowa's past. This showcase of the State Historical Society of Iowa includes native wildlife, American Indian and pioneer artifacts, political and military items, and a new permanent exhibit entitled "Mammoth:
Des Moines, IA MuseumsAmerica'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 MemorialsThis 42-room mansion was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. Built in the 1920s by the Weeks family, the home contains authentic 16th century English oak, extensive flintwork and rafters dating to Shakespeare'
Des Moines, IA Famous HomesCentury-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
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Major changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary art, located in building designed by architect Cesar Pelli....
Iowa's fastest high-banked quarter-mile dirt oval. At the Marshall County Fairgrounds....
Operating toy train museum depicts the development of the railroad across the United States. Frontier, steam and diesel eras ...