Highest-rated things to do in Des Moines, according to Tripadvisor

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#30. Rotary Riverwalk Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 821 West River Drive Des Moines, Iowa
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#29. The Temple for Performing Arts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#28. Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

- Rating: 4/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: Robert D. Ray Asian Drive Des Moines, Iowa
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#27. Wells Fargo Arena

- Rating: 4/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 730 3rd St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#26. Saylorville Trail

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: Des Moines, Iowa
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#25. Des Moines River Trail

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
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#24. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#23. Confluence Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1235 Thomas Beck Road Des Moines, Iowa
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#22. Hoyt Sherman Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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#21. Court Avenue

- Rating: 4/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: Court Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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#20. Science Center of Iowa

- Rating: 4/5 (263 reviews)
- Address: 401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Des Moines, Iowa
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#19. Des Moines Symphony

- Rating: 5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 221 Walnut St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#18. Terrace Hill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2300 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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#17. West End Architectural Salvage

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 22 Southwest 9th St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#16. Clive Greenbelt Trail

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
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#15. Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 701 Northeast 50th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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#14. Des Moines Civic Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Address: 221 Walnut St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#13. State Historical Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Address: 600 East Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#12. East Village

- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Address: Des Moines, Iowa
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#11. Principal Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Address: 1 Line Drive Des Moines, Iowa
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#10. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

- Rating: 5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 100 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#9. Blank Park Zoo

- Rating: 4/5 (648 reviews)
- Address: 7401 Southwest 9th St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#8. Salisbury House & Gardens

- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Address: 4025 Tonawanda Drive Des Moines, Iowa
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#7. Gray's Lake Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (329 reviews)
- Address: 2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines, Iowa
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#6. Des Moines Art Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (314 reviews)
- Address: 4700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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#5. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- Address: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive Des Moines, Iowa
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#4. Pappajohn Sculpture Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (742 reviews)
- Address: 1330 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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#3. Iowa State Fairgrounds

- Rating: 4.5/5 (882 reviews)
- Address: 3000 East Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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#2. Downtown Farmers Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (422 reviews)
- Address: 231-299 Water St. Des Moines, Iowa
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#1. Capitol Building

- Rating: 5/5 (892 reviews)
- Address: 1007 East Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.

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