Hotels near Science Center of Iowa

You could catch an event at Principal Park, a stadium in Downtown Des Moines.If you think Principal Park is cool, you might also like Casey's Center and Knapp Center, both located nearby.

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market in Downtown Des Moines and take in the atmosphere.

Polk County Courthouse is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Des Moines.

Des Moines Civic Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Des Moines.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Walnut Street Bridge – just one of the monuments in Downtown Des Moines. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Downtown Des Moines. If you want to see more of the museums in Des Moines, you can easily walk to Science Center of Iowa or Iowa Hall of Pride.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater in Downtown Des Moines. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Wooly's is just a short walk away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Ruan Center – just one of the monuments in Downtown Des Moines. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.