Pappajohn Sculpture Park Tours

Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
If you're a connoisseur of art, your vacation won't be complete without a stop at Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Take a drawing pad along for the journey and unleash your inner Warhol!

Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a worthwhile place to begin exploring Downtown Des Moines. This collection of precious artworks comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Save time for other attractions like Iowa State Fairgrounds, Iowa State Capitol Building, and Blank Park Zoo to make the most of what's on offer in the area.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $757, price is now $624 per person
$624
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 28
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)
18.4/10 Exceptional! (954 reviews)
Room was clean and staff friendly

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $764, price is now $636 per person
$636
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 28
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)
19.2/10 Exceptional! (1,037 reviews)
Excellent stay as always! Amazing bar/speakeasy.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

3.5 out of 5
Price was $761, price is now $643 per person
$643
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 28
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Not an overwhelmingly friendly desk/ greeting clerk. Beautiful common areas. Room was as middle of the road as you can get. Indoor pool area unfortunately was a window shot away so our room was incredibly loud with pool goers.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
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Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
Des Lux Hotel
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue Des Moines IA
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
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Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street Des Moines IA
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
333 SW 11th St Des Moines IA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Grand Ave Des Moines IA
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Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
206 6th Ave. Des Moines IA
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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 out of 5
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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
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