Des Moines

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Des Moines Art Center

Building 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…

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Things to Do in Des Moines

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Des Moines Playhouse

The Playhouse presents 12-14 musicals, comedies, dramas and family shows each year.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

A. H. Blank Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Des Moines Symphony

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Echo Valley Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Des Moines Art Center Downtown

An extension of the world-renowned Des Moines Art Center in an energetic urban museum space,…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Blank Park Zoo

Beautifully-landscaped 22-acre zoological park featuring naturalistic exhibits with more than 800 animals from five continents,…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Civic Center

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Basilica of St. John

Designated a basilica in 1989. Northern Italian/Lombardy Romanesque style, with gold-leaf coffered ceilings and 46…

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