What's Downtown Des Moines like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Des Moines, especially its restaurants and live music. Enjoy the neighbourhood's theatre scene and entertainment venues. Nature lovers can visit Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. There's plenty more to see, including 801 Grand and Des Moines Civic Center.
How to get to Downtown Des Moines
Flying to:
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Downtown Des Moines
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Des Moines
What to see in Downtown Des Moines
- 801 Grand
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Hy Vee Hall
- Iowa Events Center
- Wells Fargo Arena
Things to do in Downtown Des Moines
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Wooly's
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Science Center of Iowa
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
Other popular Downtown Des Moines attractions
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 22°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -2°C)
- Rainiest months: May, June, August, April (average 135 mm of rainfall)