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Free Things to Do in Greater Des Moines

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Enjoy the view at High Trestle Trail

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Take a free tour at the Iowa State Capitol

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Des Moines Art Center

4.6 (304 Google reviews)

4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday:

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In Greater Des Moines, we pride ourselves in being affordable (and fun!) no matter what activity you choose to do. There are a whole host of ways to experience Des Moines without spending a dime...or at least, less dimes than you’d spend in other cities. The Des Moines Art Center boasts outstanding exhibitions and an important collection with a major emphasis on contemporary art. The collection is housed in three striking buildings, each designed by a world-renowned architect.

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High Trestle Trail

4.5 (11 Google reviews)

Ankeny, IA

Monday:

Open 24 hours

Tuesday:

Open 24 hours

Wednesday:

Open 24 hours

Thursday:

Open 24 hours

Friday:

Open 24 hours

Saturday:

Open 24 hours

Sunday:

Open 24 hours

The picture-worthy High Trestle Trail stretched 25 miles through five Iowa towns. Named one of the world's "Eight Amazing Footbridges," thanks to 130-foot-tall bridge with 43 twisting steel ribs that glow blue at night.

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Iowa State Capitol

4.8 (1.2K Google reviews)

1007 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA

Monday:

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday:

Closed

This Iowa State Capitol is the only 5-domed capitol in the U.S., with 23-karat gold plated dome. The law library is a must-see. They offer free and self-guided tours.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

4.6 (4.5K Google reviews)

1330 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA

Monday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Spend a sunny day picnicking in the 4.4-acre park with more than 30 world-class sculptures. The Nomade sculpture is the most selfied spot in the state!

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