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 John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. 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
- EMC Expo Center
- Iowa Events Center
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
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
- Casey's Center
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
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)