Des Moines Vacation Deals

Places to Visit in Des Moines

Itinerary need filling up? Des Moines vacation all organized but don't know what to do when you get there? Let us make it simple.

You're going to find yourself surrounded by significant sights, such as the Blank Park Zoo and the Science Center of Iowa. If you're longing to squeeze the most out of your visit, be sure to drop by the Des Moines Art Center and the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Check out the impressive range of flowers, plants and trees at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. If you like a challenge, try pronouncing their scientific names! Adventurers in this destination have heaps of options. It's difficult to comprehend how people in the past survived at home without all the modernized equipment we take for granted today. Peer inside Salisbury House and discover exactly how they did. Still have some time on your hands? Oh to be a fly on these walls! Just picture the important deals and impassioned arguments that have taken place at Iowa State Capitol Building. Catch a tour and get a closer look at this historically significant building.

Popular Activities for your Des Moines Vacation

Vacations are about doing things you love as well as things you've never done before. Ready to throw yourself into some exciting new experiences?

Before you fly home, why not consider trying out an One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Des Moines, IA? It's an outstanding way to spend your time.

For a more complete guide to activities, check out the Des Moines things to do page.

Des Moines Accommodations

Des Moines has a great range of properties for those seeking luxury getaways and cheap vacations. So why wait around? Book now on Expedia and get your adventure going.

The Des Lux Hotel (800 Locust St) and the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown (101 E Locust St) are well-known to vacationers.

Nearest Airports to Des Moines

Just 4 miles (6 km) away, Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the nearest terminal to your destination. Check that your seat belt is secure and turn off that in-flight film — your exciting trip to Des Moines is just about to begin!

*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2018, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.