Yellow Cab Company

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.

Novice bikers and hikers better their technique while on one of Central Iowa Trails. There are 4 recreation trails to choose from that will take you on a journey of tight twists around lush woodlands in the heart of the capital city. You'll appreciate the challenging trails to hike or ride your bike on that give you a sense of accomplishment when you've completed the trail.  Choose From 4 Trails: Center Trails, Sycamore Trails, Seven Oaks Trails, Summerset/Banner Lakes Trails. 

Stick to it at Sticks where you'll find unique object art, accessories and furniture handmade from birch, poplar and driftwood, made in the Sticks award-winning studio. This hidden gem of a studio grew from crafting smaller items such as ornaments and candle sticks, to receiving national acclaim for their distinctive lifestyle lines.

The "Age of Enlightenment" is about to dawn on the Des Moines Renaissance Faire for three weeks of royal jester fun and games and food! Festival goers make new friends with village knights, jousters, blacksmiths, glass blowers, potters, wood carvers and painters. Come hungry and feast on baked goods, smoked meats and roasted nuts and peanuts!