·         Art Center

4700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2099

Telephone: 515.277.4405
Web Site: http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/

Fine art collection and educational programs.

·         Arts Festival

700 Locust St, Ste. 100
Des Moines, IA 50309

Telephone: 515.286.4927
Web Site: http://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/

Annual free, three-day celebration on the downtown riverfront.

·         Adventureland Park

305 34th Ave NW
Altoona, IA 50009

Telephone: 515.266.2121
Web Site: http://www.adventurelandpark.com/

Amusement Park

·         Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315

Telephone: 515.323.8383
Web Site: http://www.blankparkzoo.com/

Conveniently located just south of Army Post Road on S.W. 9th Street.

·         Botanical Center

909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50316

Telephone: 515.323.6290
Web Site: http://www.botanicalcenter.com/

Year-round plants and flowers from around the world.

·         Civic Center

221 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Telephone: 515.243.0766
Web Site: http://www.civiccenter.org/

Ballet, symphony, and many shows and concerts.

·         Des Moines Astronomical Society

P.O. Box 111
Des Moines, IA 50301

Telephone: 515.243.0766
Web Site: http://www.dmasonline.org/

The Des Moines Astronomical Society Inc. was founded in 1970 as a means to foster interest and education about astronomy.

·         Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey

7201 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50322

Telephone: 515.278.9757
Web Site: http://www.bucshockey.com/

Des Moines Buccaneers USHL Tier 1 Hockey - 2006 National Champions

·         Des Moines Menace Soccer

6400 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Telephone: 515.226.9890
Web Site: http://www.menacesoccer.com/

The premier soccer club in the state of Iowa - 2005 PDL Champions.

·         Des Moines Playhouse

831 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50312

Telephone: 515.255.3741
Web Site: http://www.dmplayhouse.com/

There's Always something going on at The Playhouse: performances, classes, trips to New York... all at your source for theatre, The Des Moines Playhouse.

·         Downtown Farmers´ Market

Historic Court Avenue District
Downtown Des Moines

Telephone: 515.286.4981
Web Site: http://www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com/

A Saturday morning spectacular, the Des Moines Farmers Market brings fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses and wine, hand-crafted apparel, together with music, magic and more.

·         Fort Des Moines Museum

75 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, Iowa 50315

Telephone: 515.282.8060
Web Site: http://www.fortdesmoines.org/

Site of first Women's Auxiliary Corps and the first black officers training center.

·         Historical Museum

600 East Locust
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Telephone: 515.281.5111
Web Site: http://www.iowahistory.org/

Iowa's history - preserved.

·         Hoyt Sherman Place

1501 Woodland Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.244.0507
Web Site: http://www.hoytsherman.org/

Built in 1877, houses fine art collection and theater.

·         Iowa Cubs Baseball

Principal Park
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.243.6111
Web Site: http://www.iowacubs.com/

The Iowa Cubs are a Class AAA minor league baseball team.

·         Iowa Events Center (Hy-Vee Hall - Wells Fargo Arena)

730 Third Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.564.8000
Web Site: http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/

Located along the banks of the Des Moines River, the Iowa Events Center is a four-venue, multi-purpose sports, entertainment, convention and expo complex all under one inter-connected roof!

·         Iowa Hall of Pride

330 Park Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.280.8969
Web Site: http://www.iowahallofpride.com/

Hours of family fun await you at the brand new Iowa Hall of Pride. Full of interactive technology, the Iowa Hall of Pride will amaze, entertain, and educate you and your family!

·         Iowa State Fair

E 30th St and E University Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50317

Telephone: 515.262.3111
Web Site: http://www.iowastatefair.com/

The internationally-acclaimed 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.

·         Iowa Stars Hockey

833 5th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.237.8277
Web Site: http://www.iowastarshockey.com/

·         Living History Farms

2600 111th St.
Urbandale, Iowa, 50322

Telephone: 515.278.5286
Web Site: http://www.lhf.org/

Living History Farms features some of the best hands-on, educational activities in the nation- more than 400 different games, chores, and projects during June, July, and August.

·         Polk County Heritage Gallery

111 Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.282.2242
Web Site: http://www.heritagegallery.org/

The mission of the Heritage Gallery is to provide a multi-use exhibition space for artistic and historical exhibits.

·         Prairie Meadows

1 Prairie Meadows Dr.
Altoona, IA 50009

Telephone: 515.967.1000
Web Site: http://www.prairiemeadows.com/

Slots, horse racing and other entertainment.

·         Public Library of Des Moines

1000 Grand
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.283.4152
Web Site: http://www.pldminfo.org/

The Des Moines Public Library offers books, periodicals, government documents, audiovisual materials and electronic media, along with a multitude of programs and services.

·         Salisbury House

4025 Tonawanda Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Telephone: 515.274.1777
Web Site: http://www.salisburyhouse.org/

Limited tours of 42 room English Tudor mansion.

·         Science Center

401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.274.6868
Web Site: http://www.sciowa.org/

Live demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.

·         Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

4051 Dean Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50317

Telephone: 515.262.4100
Web Site: http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com/

Year round outdoor sports park.

·         State Capitol

East 12th & Grand
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Telephone: 515.281.5591
Web Site: http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Pubinfo/Tour/

Built in 1886, many displays throughout the building.

·         Terrace Hill

2300 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Telephone: 515.281.3604
Web Site: http://www.terracehill.org/

Built in 1869, now the governor's mansion, tours available.

·         Veterans Memorial Auditorium

833 Fifth Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.564.8000
Web Site: http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/

"Vets" has become a part of Iowa's history, playing host to everyone from leading entertainers to future Presidents to high school athletes seeking state titles.

·         Wallace House

756 16th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50314

Telephone: 515.243.7063
Web Site: http://www.wallace.org/

Restored 1870's Victorian home.

·         Wells Fargo Arena

730 Third Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Telephone: 515.564.8000
Web Site: http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/

The new, state-of-the-art arena holds up to 17,000 guests for sports and entertainment events, and is a venue unlike any other in the Midwest

Julie Roethler
Coldwell Banker, Licensed in Iowa
8825 North Park Court, Johnston, IA 50131
Email: julie.roethler@coldwellbankermag.com
Phone: 515-205-2430