Top Attractions in W Des Moines, IA

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in W Des Moines, IA. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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In 3 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

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Urban Air Ankeny: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Ankeny · 2829 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA

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Blue Zoo Aquarium

Blue Zoo Aquarium · 6925 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

Aquarium in West Des Moines, IA

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Mon, Jun 1, 2:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

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In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

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Putts & Pins

Putts & Pins · 6920 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

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On Exhibit: Still Lifes

Wed, Jul 1, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

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In 2 weeks · Sun, May 3, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

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Aasheim Plasa

Aasheim Plasa · 8575 University Blvd, Clive, IA

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ATco.

ATco. · 1001 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA

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Des Moines Disc Dog Club

Des Moines Disc Dog Club · 414 61st St, Des Moines, IA

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Salisbury House and Gardens

Salisbury House and Gardens · 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA

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Future Nightmares

Future Nightmares · 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

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Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo · 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Hall of Pride

Iowa Hall of Pride · 330 Park St, Des Moines, IA

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Bob Feller Museum

Bob Feller Museum · 310 Mill St, Van Meter, IA

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Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center

Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center · 75 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA

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The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction

The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction · 97 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Historical Society

Historical Society · 6161 Northglenn Dr, Johnston, IA

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · 909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

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Camp Dodge Military Museum

Camp Dodge Military Museum · Johnston, IA

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Iowa Gold Star Museum

Iowa Gold Star Museum · 7700 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA

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Thrill Town

Thrill Town · Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

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State Fair Giant Slide

State Fair Giant Slide · 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Giant Slide

Giant Slide · Walnut Square, Des Moines, IA

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Snakes Alive

Snakes Alive · 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Ye Old Mill

Ye Old Mill · 33 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Adel Historical Museum

Adel Historical Museum · 1129 Main St, Adel, IA

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Des Moines Renaissance Faire

Des Moines Renaissance Faire · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA

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Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park · 4051 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA

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RaceAway Hospitality

RaceAway Hospitality · 2809 NW 5th St, Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum

Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum · 3704 SE Convenience Blvd, Ankeny, IA

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Kokomo Kove

Kokomo Kove · Adventure-Life Reformed Church, 1700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA

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Tornado (Adventureland)

Tornado (Adventureland) · Altoona, IA

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Dragon's Nest

Dragon's Nest · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA

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Sawmill Splash

Sawmill Splash · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA

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Outlaw

Outlaw · Altoona, IA

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Ben Ulin's Magic and Comedy Show

Ben Ulin's Magic and Comedy Show · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA

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The Monster

The Monster · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA

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The Underground

The Underground · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA

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Space Shot

Space Shot · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA

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Adventureland Park

Adventureland Park · Adventureland Parking Lot, 5798 NE Hubbell Ave, Altoona, IA

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Adventureland Inn

Adventureland Inn · 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA

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Altoona Municipal Pool

Altoona Municipal Pool · 1200 Venbury Dr, Altoona, IA

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National Balloon Museum, Inc

National Balloon Museum, Inc · 1601 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA

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Albaugh Car Museum.

Albaugh Car Museum. · Ankeny, IA

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Warren County Historical Society and Museum

Warren County Historical Society and Museum · 1300 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA

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Warren County Historical

Warren County Historical · 1001 E Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA

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Iowa Quilt Museum

Iowa Quilt Museum · 68 E Court St, Winterset, IA

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John Wayne Birth House

John Wayne Birth House · 224 S 2nd St, Winterset, IA

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Cookies and CultureALL

Urban Air Ankeny: Sensory Friendly Play

Blue Zoo Aquarium

On Exhibit: Through the Eyes of ADHD

Elementary Early Out STEAM

Putts & Pins

On Exhibit: Still Lifes

On Exhibit: Waukee Elementary Photography Club Student Exhibit

Aasheim Plasa

ATco.

Des Moines Disc Dog Club

Salisbury House and Gardens

Future Nightmares

Blank Park Zoo

Iowa Hall of Pride

Bob Feller Museum

Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center

The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction

Historical Society

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Camp Dodge Military Museum

Iowa Gold Star Museum

Thrill Town

State Fair Giant Slide

Giant Slide

Snakes Alive

Ye Old Mill

Adel Historical Museum

Des Moines Renaissance Faire

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park

RaceAway Hospitality

Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum

Kokomo Kove

Tornado (Adventureland)

Dragon's Nest

Sawmill Splash

Outlaw

Ben Ulin's Magic and Comedy Show

The Monster

The Underground

Space Shot

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Adventureland Inn

Altoona Municipal Pool

National Balloon Museum, Inc

Albaugh Car Museum.

Warren County Historical Society and Museum

Warren County Historical

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