Roll up! Roll up! If you're a kid at heart, head for Iowa State Fairgrounds. See if a fair or event is being held during your stay.
This outdoor exhibition area is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Des Moines. But Iowa State Fairgrounds isn't the area's only drawcard. Adventureland, Iowa State Capitol Building, and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are some other worthwhile sights close by.