Fun things to do in Des Moines (US)
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3221 SE 14th StTerrace Hill Historic Site (Historical)
2300 Grand Ave
Terrace Hill is the official residence of the governor of Iowa and a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours are offered Tuesdays-Saturdays at 10:30 am and 12:00 pm. ALL visitors are required to make a reservation for a Terrace Hill tour, and reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Reservations can be made by calling 515-281-7205.
Admission
$5 for Adults
$2 for Children (Ages 6-12)
FREE for Children ages 5 and under See Less
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Stewart Square Park (Park)
1401 E Grand AveStewart Square Park is most popular around 12 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
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Ashfield Park (Park)
720 E 19th StDes Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) (Other)
620 Cherry StDes Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is most popular around 1 PM on Mondays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is the largest public transit agency in Iowa. DART provides resources for those who vanpool, walk, or bike. These services connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, medical appointments, entertainment and more.
DART serves Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
EMC Overlook (Park)
1021 Davis AveEMC Overlook is most popular around 12 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
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