Des Moines Holiday Deals

Des Moines Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Des Moines

Is your passport screaming out for love? Dunno where to holiday next? If Des Moines was on a dating site, you'd totally be swiping right!

This city is populated by about 200,000 people.

Your entire family will enjoy stops at Adventureland and the Iowa State Fairgrounds. If you're hunting for even more fun and excitement, the Living History Farms and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park are some other possibilities.

Are your children curious about wildlife? Take them on a trip to the Blank Park Zoo, where they will learn about what an animal likes to eat, the sounds it makes and a whole lot more!

Fancy slipping away somewhere quiet and slowly sipping on a glass of elegant red? Then make sure you visit the Summerset Winery or the Penoach Winery.

The buzzing atmosphere of the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino makes it perfect for a big night out. Order a cocktail and go strolling or pick a game and take on the house!

If you're interested in learning about the local plant species, head to the Des Moines Botanical Center. Alternatively, spend a relaxing afternoon getting lost among the pathways and appreciating the range of local plant and flowers at the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.

Kick a ball around, perfect your handstands or just watch the clouds roll by at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park or Grays Lake.

See if you can spot birds along the lake's edge or just enjoy the calm murmurs of the gently undulating water at Saylorville Lake.

Des Moines features a range of natural reserves, such as Big Creek State Park and Pammel Park. For a little more breathing space, head to Lake Ahquabi State Park and Walnut Woods State Park.

Ask the friendly staff at the John Wayne Birthplace Museum or the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum about special events. With so many captivating exhibits, you'll want to ensure you don't miss anything important. If you're not short on time, also go to the National Balloon Museum and the Bob Feller Museum.

The fascinating scientific artefacts and gadgets on display at the Science Center of Iowa could keep you fascinated for days. To get straight to the most impressive stuff, you might like to ask around about any upcoming tours.

With an intriguing assortment of pieces, an afternoon spent browsing the collections at the Des Moines Art Center and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park will leave you feeling inspired.

If you consider yourself a history enthusiast, discover the engrossing exhibits that bring to life people, places and events of yesteryear at the State Historical Society of Iowa Museum. Keen to find out even more? Then stick the Fort Des Moines Museum and the Iowa Hall of Pride on your list as well.

Want to gain a deeper understanding of Des Moines' past? Don't forget to visit Salisbury House and Iowa State Capitol Building. Terrace Hill and Jordan House should also be on your itinerary.

Walnut Street Bridge and Roseman Bridge have stood over Des Moines' waters for what seems like forever, so the least you can do is pop by for a visit. They aren't the only longstanding crossings. Holliwell Bridge and Hogback Bridge have also been patiently waiting for you since the days of yore.

If you're keen to educate yourself about the local faith, take a pilgrimage to the Temple for Performing Arts.

Don't hop back on that plane just yet, there are still a few surprises in store! Have you paid a visit to the Des Moines Public Library and the Des Moines Civic Center yet? Don't forget to check out Cedar Bridge and Sleepy Hollow Sports Park either.

Hotels in Des Moines

Take a room at any of our recommended accommodations, like the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown and Des Lux Hotel, and you'll be sure to climb out of bed revitalised and refreshed each morning.