Iowa Hall of Pride is dedicated to promoting the achievements of all Iowans, from students to sports legends, movie stars and scientists. Located in Des Moines inside the Iowa Event Center, you'll get to know first hand important Iowans through the museum's many fun and entertaining interactive technology exhibits.
Celebrate a cultural heritage at the Latino Heritage Festival, held in downtown Des Monies. Eat Empanadas de Chorizo y Pollo con Ensaldita de Repollo and other authentic Latin cuisines. Watch beautiful dancers from the Caribbean, Brazil and Mexico perform in colorful traditional costumes. Come enjoy the heart of soul of the Latin culture.
Set sail for the skies at The National Balloon Museum located minutes outside of Des Moines. Six thousand visitors come to the museum attraction annually to see high-flying exhibits like the Fantasia Balloon, Hot Air Airship, the Stone Family Balloons and learn about over 200 years of ballooning history.