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Post by myshelly on Apr 16, 2021 0:52:33 GMT
I’m looking for something fun or interesting to do with an afternoon around Des Moines or in the north or west of the state.
So far all I’ve found is Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Any recommendations?
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Post by Mel on Apr 16, 2021 0:57:25 GMT
I am but I'm like 3 hrs from DSM so I can't help you... just wanted to say I'm in IA in case other IA Peas speak up.  |
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Post by iowagirl50147 on Apr 16, 2021 1:41:27 GMT
I'm 15 minutes north of Des Moines, lots to do in Central Iowa..... Blank Park Zoo (children's zoo) Science Center (IMAX dome theater) Iowa Cubs (minor league baseball) Botanical Center State Capital Des Moines Art Center State Historical Building Salisbury House and Gardens Terrace Hill (Governor's mansion) Near Des Moines-- Boone Scenic Valley Railroad In Ames Reiman Gardens (butterfly house) Winterset --Birthplace of John Wayne Bridges of Madison County (covered bridges) Iowa Quilt Museum (If you are a quilter, Winterset is home to Fons and Porter) Anyplace in Iowa look for the closet Freedom Rock www.thefreedomrock.com/iowa-fr-tourI'm sure there's more, this is just off the top of my head Have fun, PM me if you have any questions...... |
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Post by huskermom98 on Apr 16, 2021 1:42:31 GMT
Waving hello from Iowa!
The Pappajohn Sculpture Park is nice, but small (not a reason to skip it though) and there's also the Des Moines Arts Center. I'm not sure how old your kids are, but there's also the Science Center of Iowa and the Blank Park Zoo. The Botanical Center is supposed to be nice (I haven't been personally).
In Ames (just north of Des Moines) there's Reimen Gardens next to Iowa State University that's pretty cool.
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me0605
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Post by me0605 on Apr 16, 2021 1:48:17 GMT
From Iowa too, but on the east side. A lot of people visit the capitol building. And I've heard some good things about Blank Park Zoo-might still be too chilly for the zoo now, unless you are planning for later. The botanical garden and the art center are also supposed to be good. Living History Farms in Urbandale-but that might take longer than an afternoon and I don't think it opens until later (May?)
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Post by gotranch on Apr 16, 2021 4:22:20 GMT
Not from IA, but Grotto of the Redemption is an interesting and amazing site.
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iowaelaine
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Post by iowaelaine on Apr 21, 2021 1:09:25 GMT
I’m in Des Moines. I see all the things I can think of have been suggested. I work across the street from the Sculpture Park and it is really nice place to walk through.
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