Area Attractions

One of Downtown's oldest neighborhoods and a popular dining spot.

Free and paid tour options available to suit your preference.

A must-see for art enthusiasts and regular Joes alike.

A minor league baseball stadium and home to the Iowa Cubs.

The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts. It is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.

With more than a dozen major buildings and exhibit facilities, acres of parking and a full-time planning staff, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is a complete, year-round meeting and exposition center. Home of the Iowa State Fair.

The downtown Des Moines skywalk system is 4.2 miles in length and connects 55 buildings and 12 parking ramps. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day of the week. The Skywalk can be accessed from the 2nd floor of the Hyatt Place.

The Wellmark YMCA features an Aquatic Center with the metro area's only indoor Olympic-size pool. It offers an indoor running track, fitness studios, basketball courts, cycling studios, racquetball and squash courts.

Lauridsen Skatepark, at 88,000 square feet, is currently the largest public skatepark in the United States, located on the Des Moines River, in Des Moines, Iowa. The Lauridsen Skatepark held the only Olympic skateboarding qualifying event in North America for the 2021 Olympics.

The Principal Riverwalk is located in the heart of Downtown DSM. It features lighted, landscaped public spaces, world-class public art and unique pedestrian bridges and pathways that connect to 800 miles of trails.

Western Gateway is a 13-acre space located at the western entrance into Downtown DSM. It incorporates a mix of green space and buildings as well as private and public spaces.