Des Moines, United States

Travel Blogs from Des Moines (74)

the drive from Deadwood, SD to Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, United States travel blog
the drive from Deadwood, SD to Des Moines, IA
Jul 21, 2007

... have to sya that I don't remember any palaces being constructed from corn in Iowa!! I continued my 680 mile drive to Des Moines where I styaed with my Uncle Russ and Aunt Jane.  We sat up for a while and caught up.  It ...

A travel blog entry by exploreamerica
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Almost ready, Des Moines, United States travel blog
Almost ready
Jun 22, 2006

Less than one week! Less than one week until I get on that plane. Holy shit--less than one week... Crap Well, at least I have a ticket. In my last entry, you'll recall that I was nervous about getting my visa back from the Korean Consulate in ...

A travel blog entry by twilightsummers
Loose ends, Des Moines, United States travel blog
Loose ends
Dec 18, 2006

Hello all! OK, so I'm not in Korea anymore, as most of you know.  I just got back to Des Moines after a week in San Francisco.  It's been odd getting readjusted, I have to say.  When I first got to SF, I kept thinking about everything ...

A travel blog entry by twilightsummers
Not Too Exciting, Des Moines, United States travel blog
Not Too Exciting
Aug 19, 2009

... first time in a while. It was a little tougher than I imagined, but not horrible. We then showered and hit the road towards Des Moines. We arrived and parked downtown. After walking around for about 15 minutes, we felt like we had seen all we wanted to see ...

A travel blog entry by ryan.r.smith.87

Attractions in Des Moines (34)

Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines Art Center

4700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa, United States

4.00

This internationally acclaimed museum houses impressive works by artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keefe and Henri Matisse. The center, which also offers art classes, consists of three buildings, each designed by a celebrated architect: Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pei and Richard Meier.
Adventureland
Adventureland

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

4.00

Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo

7401 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines, Iowa, United States

4.00

A wide variety of animals are housed in natural settings at this 22-acre, relatively small zoo, dedicated to caring for the over 800 animals, educating the public about different species, and generating fun experiences for children, such as crawling through simulated prairie dog tunnels and feeding, petting and riding animals.
High Life Lounge
High Life Lounge

200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

4.00

Forum Discussions on Des Moines (6)

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip
Posted on May 12, 2009, 08:12:25
... are very stressful at work and I am traveling for work early Friday morning. I would love to come but the 3 hours one way to Des Moines is a little farther when I need to leave at 6:00 the next morning. I hope you guys are having fun. Sorry again. Jill
New President
Posted on Nov 5, 2008, 08:44:24
... up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, ...
Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip
Posted on Apr 2, 2009, 18:28:07
... Can't come - tied to St. Louis for awhile. Be sure to stop at the Amana Colonies, about 90 miles east of Des Moines on Interstate 80. A unique opportunity. Don't pass up eating at one of the resturants that serve "family style" and ...
Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip
Posted on Apr 2, 2009, 16:36:56
Having lived on Watson Road in St. Louis, I am wondering what Des Moines has to do with Route 66? About three hundred miles too far north, I am thinking. (Watson Road was Route 66 through St. Louis before the interstates took over...)

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