Things To Do in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Metro Opera
Don Pasquale has been spotted causing a comedic commotion on stage at Des Moines Metro Opera! Come see more comedic and fatal stories performed by the opera company at the Civic Center of Des Moines. You'll enjoy the highest caliber of grand opera entertainment with full-scale productions delivering heart-pounding excitement. Where's your ticket?
The Temple for Performing Arts
Mamma Mia! The Temple for Performing Arts is the city's grandest performing arts venue for music, theatrical performances and other entertainment. Marked as one of the most endangered historic buildings in Des Moines, it has been majestically restored and is the proud home of the Des Moines Symphony.
Adventureland Park
There's a Raging River at Adventureland Park in Des Moines. Get wet and wild on the Splash Over, a human washing machine or the Gang Plank and Pirates Plummet, a high speed body slide that'll leave you gasping for air. Go ahead and venture out to land at over one hundred rides, shows and attractions.
Blank Park Zoo
Go on an Australian Adventure at the Blank Park Zoo located in Des Moines, and enjoy a Day Down Under with black swans and emu's. Journey the 22-acre naturalist animal Kingdom to see 104 different furry friends, and see wild exhibits and attractions like the prehistoric dinosaurs at the ZooPlex.