Water Works Park

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a stop at Salisbury House. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

Raccoon River Park is just one of the places to see in West Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

During your visit to West Des Moines, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Valley Junction. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.