With its central location, restaurants, trails, thousands of hotel rooms, the Principal Riverwalk and urban nightlife, meeting facilities and large skywalk system, Des Moines is a great destination.
While in Des Moines see the exquisite Iowa State Capitol. This building is known for its beautiful gold leaf domes that top the city skyline. Free tours are available daily where you can learn all about Iowa history. You can also see the many historic flags on display that date back to the Civil War.
Like fresh Iowa grown corn? Check out the Des Moines downtown Farmers Market. The farmers market occurs every Saturday from 7am to noon. Here you can get all the fresh fruit, vegetables, and baked goods you can dream of. The farmers market also features live performances throughout the year.
See a unique part of Des Moines by traveling downtown. Here you can see the city’s 4 mile Skywalk System, one of the largest in the world. This convenient skywalk allows for people to walk along the downtown area and avoid bad weather, so no need to worry about rain, snow, or heat!
Visit the internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair every year in August. Annually millions of people visit from all over the world making the Iowa State Fair one of the largest attractions in the Midwest. Since 1854 the Iowa State Fair has hosted the world’s largest livestock show, fair foods show, arts and craft show, and over 100 other unique competitions. Visit Des Moines today to experience one of the largest State Fairs in the world!
Experience the fun of Prairie Meadows Casino. This Casino has over 1,900 slot machines and a variety of game tables but is known for its horse racing. You can participate in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse races from spring to early fall. At Prairie Meadows you can also eat at their in house restaurant and relax with a drink in hand at the lounge.
For the excitement and tradition of the Mid-West visit Des Moines today!
Airport Information:
Check in for your flight at the Branson AirExpress ticket counter. For further information about the Des Moines International Airport contact them at 515-256-5050, option 6.
