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Ten years ago Des Moines almost literally sank. The flood of 1993 caused significant damage to the downtown area as well as the local economy. What a difference a decade makes. Today the capital city and cultural center of Iowa is revitalized. A versatile destination everyone will enjoy, Des Moines has an itinerary for almost every interest. Culture and art enthusiasts may want to roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-caliber performance... more » Ten years ago Des Moines almost literally sank. The flood of 1993 caused significant damage to the downtown area as well as the local economy. What a difference a decade makes. Today the capital city and cultural center of Iowa is revitalized. A versatile destination everyone will enjoy, Des Moines has an itinerary for almost every interest. Culture and art enthusiasts may want to roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-caliber performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's fine championship courses. The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds should be on the list for families. And gardeners will savor the fantastic blooms at the Botanical Center and the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Mix it up a little and sample all this "big city with a small town heart" has to offer. « less
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“over rated over priced horrible service”

Tursi's Latin King Restaurant

2 of 5 stars
travelingZ
Iowa
Jul 18, 2009

went there with my children.and wife there were six of us...we were told that the wait would be 25 minutes, it turned out to be 45....okay I can deal with I told myself this place is supposed to be...more

“This is NOT a "Qaulity" inn”

Quality Inn & Suites

1 of 5 stars
RARFortWayne
Fort Wayne
Jul 15, 2009

Dirty public areas; shabby furnishings; dirty exterior doors and wndows, smelly halls. Room was not too bad (except for shabby furnishings, including holes in chair upholstery). Had we not been so...more

“Amazingly beautiful Capitol and a free tour!”

Capitol Building

5 of 5 stars
sjgphoto
Portland, Michigan
Jul 12, 2009

Visiting my brother near Des Moines I needed to find things to do during the day while he was working. So my parents told me about the beautiful Capitol building in Des Moines. It was over an hour...more

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