Broadway shows, Iowa State Fair, and some amazing attractions make Des Moines a popular tourism destination among travelers. Visit top attractions like the Capitol Building and the Salisbury House, shopping hot spots like the East Village and Jordan Creek Town Center or drive to sights like the Blank Park Zoo and the Des Moines Botanical Center. To do all this, rent a car and explore the city, just the way you want.
Major highways in Des Moines
- U.S Route 65 is the main highway that serves the city of Des Moines. This highway crosses the river in the Des Moines and connects it to Marshalltown.
- Iowa Highway 5 is maintained by the Iowa DOT and runs for a distance of 103.540 miles. This highway is located in Southern Iowa and has its North End at I-35 of West Des Moines.
Top Daytrips around Des Moines
- Chicago is just around 5 hours away from Des Moines and serves as one of the most popular destinations for a daytrip. The Grant Park, the Museum Campus, and the Magnificent Mile are the not-to-be-missed attractions of the city.
- Plan a day trip to St Louis when vacationing in Des Moines, the city lies just about 5 hours away Iowa%u2019s capital. The Gateway Arch and the City Museum are the two most visited sights of St Louis.
