Des Moines area
In and Around Des Moines:
Science Center of Iowa
SO much to do there! Family Museum members get in free. Worth paying for--SO many exhibits!!
Blank Park Zoo
Very pretty zoo with many different animals than what we see at Niabi. Inexpensive (free for AZA zoo members)
State Capitol Building
Take a guided (or not) tour of the Capitol. It's a beautiful building and a very informative tour. When you're done, hop on the FREE trolley and tour downtown.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
A Trolley stop. Fun to get wander through and look at the art. FREE
State Historical Museum
FREE. Full of very interesting exhibits.
Adventureland, Altoona IA
Very clean, pretty amusement park. Lots to see and do. Look for a group rate or discounted tickets. You'll be glad you went.
Stay at Adventure Inn & take Molly the Trolley to the park.
Discounted tickets available through Bett Parks & Rec Office
Iowa State Fair
Red Rock Lake
Pella Iowa's Tulip Time Festival
Science Center of Iowa
SO much to do there! Family Museum members get in free. Worth paying for--SO many exhibits!!
Blank Park Zoo
Very pretty zoo with many different animals than what we see at Niabi. Inexpensive (free for AZA zoo members)
State Capitol Building
Take a guided (or not) tour of the Capitol. It's a beautiful building and a very informative tour. When you're done, hop on the FREE trolley and tour downtown.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
A Trolley stop. Fun to get wander through and look at the art. FREE
State Historical Museum
FREE. Full of very interesting exhibits.
Adventureland, Altoona IA
Very clean, pretty amusement park. Lots to see and do. Look for a group rate or discounted tickets. You'll be glad you went.
Stay at Adventure Inn & take Molly the Trolley to the park.
Discounted tickets available through Bett Parks & Rec Office
Iowa State Fair
Red Rock Lake
Pella Iowa's Tulip Time Festival