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Des Moines Botanical Center
909 East River Drive
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Reputed for its huge collection of the Midwest's ornamental and native plants, this 14-acre center bordering the Des Moines River features a domed...... more » Reputed for its huge collection of the Midwest's ornamental and native plants, this 14-acre center bordering the Des Moines River features a domed conservatory that houses over 1000 varieties of exotic plants from throughout the world. The center also has an impressive herb garden, tropical and desert plants, and one of the best bonsai collections in the U.S. « less
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: 909 East River Drive Des Moines, IA 50316
Tel: 515-323-8900
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Quality Inn & Suites Event Center €85 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines-On The River €98 0.4 mi 0.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Renaissance Savery Hotel €94 0.5 mi 0.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown €85 0.5 mi 0.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Des Moines Marriott Downtown €91 0.7 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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Splash 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Baby Boomers Cafe 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Fong's Pizza 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Vaudeville Mews 0.6 mi 1.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Royal Mile 0.6 mi 1.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Capitol Building 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Des Moines Botanical Center Address

909 East River Drive, Des Moines, IA 50316
Tel: 515-323-8900