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Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

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    • 8.9
      Sculpture
      1330 Grand Avenue (13th Street & Grand Avenue), Des Moines
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      • KT F.

        KT F. • March 29, 2015Nice place to take a walk if the sun happens to be out. Take the free audio tour here: http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tours.aspx

    • 8.1
      Plaza
      300 E Locust St (at 3rd St), Des Moines
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      • Kelsey M.

        Kelsey M. • June 25, 2016Kids love the spray water feature!

    • 7.7
      Trail
      602 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines
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      • Jeiran H.

        Jeiran H. • October 20, 2017This trail goes for miles. Has some interesting sights along the way

    • 7.3
      Park
      1370 Grand Ave, Des Moines
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      • American Heart A.

        American Heart A. • December 14, 2011One lap around the park is just shy of half a mile so take a few laps and really admire all this amazing public art!

    • 7.1
      Garden
      1716 Locust St, Des Moines
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      • Kensie S.

        Kensie S. • May 11, 2011Like a secret garden in the middle of the city. Take a book and soak up the summer sunshine in the shade.

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      Park
      Younker Rehabilitation Center (Woodland Avenue), Des Moines
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      Park
      2-88 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
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      Monument
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      Scenic Lookout
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      Monument
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      Park
      821 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines
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      Monument
      717 Locust St, Des Moines
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      Playground
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      • Maggie M.

        Maggie M. • February 16, 2012The teachers really care about these children. I've loved every one of them.

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      Monument
      Des Moines
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      • Sarah

        Sarah • October 29, 2013Make sure to stop completely or they'll getcha!

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      Plaza
      1331 Grand Ave (at the 13th St. 'T'), Des Moines
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      • Ben J. D.

        Ben J. D. • February 13, 2013Brand new.. 13th St used to run right through to High St.

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      Garden
      Des Moines
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      • Jeiran H.

        Jeiran H. • October 20, 2017It’s incredibly beautiful, but there are always homeless people there detracting from my ability to go inside without smelling piss or booze.

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      Monument
      1011 Locust St, Des Moines
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    • 7.7
      Convention Center
      730 3rd St (Iowa Events Center), Des Moines
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      • DW C.

        DW C. • March 3, 2012If your event seating incudes bleachers bring a seat cushion. Oh and don't forget the earplugs for intermission music. Otherwise have a good time!

    • 7.5
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      215 Water St (Court Ave.), Des Moines
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      • Megan R.

        Megan R. • July 21, 2013Try the $1.00 bacon and cheese dango! Good hearty garden salad, too!

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      Art Gallery
      516 3rd St Ste 206 (Grand Ave), Des Moines
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      Restaurant
      Des Moines
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      Apartment or Condo
      100 Market St, Des Moines
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      • Sarah P.

        Sarah P. • August 17, 2010Great place to take photos if you have access to the building. Lots of neat textures.

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      Art Gallery
      304 15th St (Walnut), Des Moines
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      • Jeffrey T.

        Jeffrey T. • November 11, 2014Careful there are egg shells, watch your step.

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      Event Space
      519 Park St (btwn 5th and 6th), Des Moines
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      • Melissa G.

        Melissa G. • June 30, 2012Beautiful reception area!

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