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Visiting Des Moines

Visiting Des Moines



Des Moines, Iowa, has been named one of the top ten best cities in the country to live, work and play.
The capital city of Iowa and a center for insurance, government, publishing, business, and more, Des Moines is a great place to enjoy modern art or classic architecture, experience metropolitan amenities or explore scenic bicycle trails.

But don’t just take our word for it. In its July 2008 issue, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Des Moines one of the top ten best cities in the country to live, work and play.

The city’s diverse offerings include the antique shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques of historic Valley Junction; downtown’s lively East Village and Court Avenue districts; a zoo, science center and art museum and the annual Des Moines Art Festival, which is ranked among the top fine art festivals in the country.

Browse the Greater Des Moines Partnership site for more information about the area and a list of events and attractions.