1.  John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork of the world's most celebrated artists. 4.4 acres in downtown's Western Gateway, displays 24 sculptures worth a combined $40 million.

 

2. Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater showcases hands-on exhibits, live interactive programs and demonstrations, engaging planetarium shows and larger-than-life IMAX films

 

3. Experience the Des Moines Art Center and its diverse museum and school

 

4. Bring your family to see more than 1,000 furry, finned and feathered friends at the Blank Park Zoo

 

5. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.  Thoroughbred racing and casino in Altoona, IA

 

6. Iowa Speedway.  State-of-the-art 7/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility designed by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace

 

7. Principal Riverwalk features lighted, landscaped public spaces, world-class public art and unique pedestrian bridges and pathways connecting 300 miles of Central Iowa trails.

 

8. The Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world

 

9. Downtown Farmer's Market connects urban and rural communities while supporting 300 local entrepreneurs including farmers, producers, bakers, artists and more, representing 58 counties across the state of Iowa.

 

10. Des Moines Civic Center.  Des Moines Performing Arts is central Iowa’s premier not-for-profit performing arts organization.

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11. Adventureland.  Amusement and Water Park in Altoona, IA.