What's Downtown Des Moines Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Des Moines, especially its restaurants and live music. Enjoy the neighborhood's theater scene and entertainment venues. Nature lovers can visit Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and 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
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Things to Do in Downtown Des Moines
- Science Center of Iowa
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Wooly's
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- State Historical Museum of Iowa
Other Popular Downtown Des Moines Attractions
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
When Is the Best Time to Visit Des Moines?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 72°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 29°F)
- Rainiest months: May, June, August, April (average 5 inches of rainfall)