Top 8 things to do in Des Moines, Iowa (Best tourist attractions to visit in 2024)

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
  • In this video, we will take you through our Top 8 favorite things to do in Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines has a lot more to offer for the whole family than people may realize: museums, parks, monuments, farmers market, art, history, cool neighborhoods, etc. No matter what you are into, this video will provide you ideas of things to do and things to see in Des Moines. And 6 of the 8 attractions covered in this video are absolutely free.
    Top 8 Des Moines activities featured in this video:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:48 - Capitol Building
    02:06 - Pappajohn Sculpture Park
    03:11 - Des Moines Art Center
    04:10 - Downtown Farmers Market
    05:19 - Botanical Garden
    06:07 - Blank Park Zoo
    07:18 - East Village
    08:01 - Hall of Laureates
    Music for each segments:
    0. Intro: Orange Foot by Dan Henig
    1. Capitol Building: Orange Foot by Dan Henig
    2. Pappajohn Sculpture Park: Subway Dreams by Dan Henig
    3. Des Moines Art Center: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig
    4. Downtown Farmers Market: Rural Stride by Josh Kirsch
    5. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: English Country Garden
    6. Blank Park Zoo: Caballero by Ofshane
    7. East Village neighborhood: All Stars by Patrick Patrikios
    8. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates: Whistful Harp
    Thumbnail picture by Carol M. Highsmith from Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID highsm.15231.

Komentáře • 33

  • @WorldFoodPrize
    @WorldFoodPrize Před 11 měsíci +3

    It was a pleasure to host you during your visit to Des Moines - thanks for sharing a bit about our work and the beautiful Hall of Laureates!

  • @Yellowlabratory
    @Yellowlabratory Před rokem +3

    I really like you guys.

  • @goheljayesh8903
    @goheljayesh8903 Před rokem

    Good video 👌🙏👍🇮🇳

  • @leepope3500
    @leepope3500 Před rokem +4

    Wow! I haven't explored Des Moines in basically a couple decades. These are amazing spots. The botanical garden looks completely different!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před rokem +1

      We hope you get a chance to go back.

    • @Ani_88818
      @Ani_88818 Před 7 dny

      Yeah I go to the botanical center once a year even tho it’s only like 15 mins away

  • @user-em6ww6pn8q
    @user-em6ww6pn8q Před měsícem +1

    My Sister lives there and wants me to move out there. I live in Maryland and Real estate is crazy here, people are rude. She lives outside of the City and say's what I pay to live in a Crummy neighborhood here in Md. I could afford a decent home outside the City there. She said people are way more Kind and the Crime rate is way lower. Crime rate is really high here, people are rude and places are expensive. I may just head that way. Great video.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před měsícem

      Visiting and living full time are two different things. But as a place to visit, we had a great time in Des Moines.

    • @user-em6ww6pn8q
      @user-em6ww6pn8q Před měsícem

      @@JamesandLaurent Only thing's I don't like is the Cold winter's, Maryland gets cold but not as cold and not being near the Ocean besides that I think I'd like to live there.

    • @Ani_88818
      @Ani_88818 Před 7 dny

      I live there it’s so fun beside the corn there’s tons of cool historical places and fun centers! I’ve been to the capital twice!

  • @GManGucci
    @GManGucci Před 4 měsíci

    Pretty cool video

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks. We try hard 😎.

    • @GManGucci
      @GManGucci Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@JamesandLaurent l live in Des Moines south side my whole life and when people make these videos it makes me proud because we have so much here it’s a hidden gem cost of living is cheaper but raising houses are fairly affordable and we keep our city safe and clean

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 měsíci +1

      It surely is underrated :)

  • @Yellowlabratory
    @Yellowlabratory Před rokem +1

    I’m in the neighboring state!!!!!! 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 hey guyab

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před rokem +1

      We're in the neighboring state too. Small world 😀😀😀!

  • @JamesandLaurent
    @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 měsíci

    Check out our Air Bnb when you plan your next trip to Des Moines... abnb.me/mE9VkZ9WoGb

  • @MegRay
    @MegRay Před rokem

    We just planned a trip to Des Moines and couldn’t believe it when we saw this in our subscription feed! Thanks for the great tips!

  • @Nomadsland83
    @Nomadsland83 Před 10 měsíci

    If I were to move to Omaha or Des Moines which one is better??

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 10 měsíci +1

      We don't know enough about Omaha to answer your question. Sorry :(

    • @Nomadsland83
      @Nomadsland83 Před 10 měsíci

      @@JamesandLaurent ok thanks

    • @GManGucci
      @GManGucci Před 4 měsíci

      Des Moines we have Adventure Land which is an amusement park we have the Iowa state fair which is considered one of the best in the nation. The Asian and Italian festivals are cool and 515 live held downtown we also just got a skateboard park a few years ago that’s pretty popular!
      The cost of living is cheaper and less traffic and DSM isn’t all spread out like Omaha!
      The only cool thing in Omaha is the zoo!

    • @TheMorningGlory91
      @TheMorningGlory91 Před 2 měsíci

      Omaha is a bigger version of Des Moines.

  • @Yellowlabratory
    @Yellowlabratory Před rokem +1

    Omg Hi Guys!!!!!!!!!😀😀😀😀😀

  • @GhostyMist
    @GhostyMist Před 4 měsíci +1

    7:50 And WHAT stores!?!?

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 měsíci

      Clothing stores, antique stores, and souvenir stores. FYI, all our videos have subtitles.

  • @emanbrian
    @emanbrian Před 10 měsíci

    Des Moines licorice um um good that's hot