Pappajohn Sculpture Park

1330 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

- This is a 4 acre park in West Gateway Park with unique sculptures in Downtown Des Moines with local shops and restaurants nearby.

Des Moines Art Center

4700 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50312

Art museum with extension paintings and collections

www.desmoinesartcenter.org

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th Street

Des Moines, IA 50315

Local affordable zoo

www.blankparkzoo.com

Greater Des Moines Botanical Center

909 Robert D Ray Drive

Des Moines, IA 50309

Botanical garden with indoor and outdoor gardents

www.dmbotanicalgarden.com

Robert D Ray Asian Gardens

700 Robert D Ray Drive

Des Moines, IA 50309

Community gardens along the Des Moines River

https://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/gardens/robert-d-ray-asian-garden/

Jordan House

2001 Fuller Road

West Des Moines, IA 50266

Historial building was a station for the underground railroad

www.wdmhs.org/the-jordan-house/

Living History Farms

11121 Hickman Road

Urbandale, IA 50322

Take a step back in time on how Iowans lived a time ago

www.lhr.org