Des Moines (/ d ə ˈ m ɔɪ n / ⓘ də-MOYN) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County with parts extending into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was …

3 days ago · The official website for the City of Des Moines, serving more than 214,000 residents and 52 neighborhoods in Iowa's capital city.

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6 days ago · Des Moines, city, capital of Iowa, U.S., and seat (1845) of Polk county. The city lies on the Des Moines River at its juncture with the Raccoon River in the south-central part of the state. Situated in the heart of the Corn Belt, it is the focus of …

Review the Attractions section to discover our awe-inspiring Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the nationally-ranked Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market, Adventureland amusement park, Science Center of Iowa, and Blank Park Zoo, to name just a few.

Feb 11, 2021 · Ranking of the top 14 things to do in Des Moines. Travelers favorites include #1 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, #2 John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and more.

Apr 26, 2024 · Home to museums (indoor and outdoor), historical landmarks, botanical gardens, excellent restaurants, amazing state parks, a rich art scene, awesome shopping, and so much more, it’s no wonder Des Moines is a Midwestern hotspot.

5 days ago · Iowa Bike Expo at the Iowa Events Center, 723 Third St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free Experience one of the Midwest’s largest one-day bike shows, attracting over 5,000 enthusiasts like you.

Des Moines is a city in Iowa. It is the capital city of Iowa. The city had a population of 214,133 in the 2020 United States Census. [6] It is the home of the Des Moines Art Center, a regional art museum, and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, an outdoor sculpture garden.