Capitol Park, IA
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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Other neighborhoods around Capitol Park
Historic East Village
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.
Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while in the area.
Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Fairground
Fairground might not have many top sights, but Iowa State Fairgrounds and Grand View Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Hy Vee Hall
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Living History Farms
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Val Air Ballroom
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Art Center
- West Glen Town Center
- Science Center of Iowa
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Saylorville Lake
- Gray’s Lake Park
- 801 Grand
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Wooly's
- Salisbury House
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Raccoon River Park
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center