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 ChurchesThis 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 HomesSixty-acre park features nine-hole, par-three golf course, go-karts, miniature golf, driving range, batting range, climbing wall, sand volleyball. Hayrack rides and Halloween activities. Winter activities include snow tubing, snowboarding and skiing. Lodge, concession/game area.
Des Moines, IA Fun CentersAn extension of the world-renowned Des Moines Art Center in an energetic urban museum space, featuring three or four exciting and fresh exhibitions each year. Museum shop offers unique gifts, jewelry, cards and books.
Des Moines, IA GalleriesAmerica'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 MemorialsCentral Iowa's only remaining drive-in theater is open daily, and children under 11 are admitted free with parents....
This turn-of-the-century one-room schoolhouse is furnished with fixtures and equipment from Marshall County schools and depic...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Below is a link to the Polk County, Iowa Conservation site listing parks and trails. Nice information ------ Click on the...