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 John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. There's plenty more to see, including Polk County Courthouse and 801 Grand.
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
- Polk County Courthouse
- 801 Grand
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Hy Vee Hall
Things to do in Downtown Des Moines
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- Science Center of Iowa
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Wooly's
- State Historical Museum of Iowa
Other popular Downtown Des Moines attractions
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Ruan Center
- The Temple for Performing Arts
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
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)