Take a virtual tour of some of Greater Des Moines' most impressive sights.
Spring Tours!
Ewing Park Lilac Arboretum
A sure sign that spring has arrived in Greater Des Moines is that the lilac arboretum at Ewing Park bursts into bloom.
Tournament Club of Iowa
This Polk City golf facility was designed by links legend Arnold Palmer.
Summer Tours
Gray's Lake Park
Quickly becoming Des Moines' most-used city park, Gray's Lake features a lighted, two-mile recreational trail encircling the lake (including a quarter-mile pedestrian bridge), and boat rentals, swimming beach, and outdoor events.
Iowa State Fair
It's big-produce-growin', cow-chip-throwin', midway-ridin' FUN at the Iowa State Fair held every summer at the historic State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Downtown Farmer's Market
One of the nation's best local farmer's markets, according to Bon Appetit and Country Home magazines! Click here for more info!
Prairie Meadows
Central Iowa's premier gaming facility, Prairie Meadows features over 1,500 slot machines and live and simulcast horse racing.
Blank Park Zoo
So much more than cages - Blank Park Zoo is habitats, amazing animals, and fascinating information! The zoo is open year-round!
Des Moines Arts Festival
150 artists from Iowa and surrounding states showcase their works during a summer festival complete with food vendors and entertainment stages.
Autumn Tours
World Food Festival
The Wells Fargo World Food Festival is held in the East Village each October and features food, entertainment and fun representing cultures from all around the globe.
Valley Junction Antiques Jamboree
Annual outdoor antique fair that supplements Valley Junction's already-rich antique atmosphere. Held annually in September.
Inside the Capitol Building
These chambers fill with citizen legislators when Iowa state government convenes in Des Moines.
Jordan Creek Town Center Retail Resort
The Greater Des Moines area's newest retail shopping experience - Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, features a two-level enclosed fashion and lifestyle mall, stand-alone retailers, a 3.5-acre lake with pedestrian walkway, amphitheater and lakeside dining, and a hotel.
Winter Tours
Jolly Holiday Lights
Take a drive-through tour of beautiful holiday lighting displays at Water Works Park. This annual fund-raising event benefits the Make A Wish Foundation.
Iowa Stars
Go to the fights and watch a hockey game break out as the Iowa Stars take on other AHL foes from around the nation.
Sleepy Hollow
Head east and you'll find the most exciting winter adventure in Greater Des Moines! It's Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a unique 60 acre year-round outdoor sports and family recreation complex featuring skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in the winter, and golf, volleyball and beach swimming in the summer.
Botanical Center
Of course, you can enjoy this treasure all year round, but it's a great way to beat the winter blahs! Thousands of species of plants and eleven floral shows per year are housed under its huge geodesic dome.
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