Every Saturday from 8am-noon visit the Downtown Farmer's Market in the Historic Court District of Des Moines. Just a 15-minute walk from the hotel block!
Tour the beautiful Iowa State capital building!
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Walk-in tours are available, large groups are encouraged to call to schedule a tour.
If you're staying in town for a couple days head over to the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad for a "rail-bike" experience. Boone is about an hour drive from Des Moines, and be sure to book well in advance, because Rail Explorers space is limited.
Book a bay to tee off at Top Golf! Located next to the Jordan Creek Town Center, Iowa's largest mall.