Highest-rated Things to Do in Des Moines, According to Tripadvisor

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Highest-rated things to do in Des Moines, according to Tripadvisor

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated things to do in Des Moines on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews.

#30. Capitol Building

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (869)
- Type of activity: Government Buildings
- Address: 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
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#29. Iowa State Fairgrounds

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (876)
- Type of activity: Arenas & Stadiums
- Address: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2494
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#28. Downtown Farmers Market

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (417)
- Type of activity: Flea & Street Markets
- Address: 555 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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#27. Pappajohn Sculpture Park

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (727)
- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-2002
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#26. Des Moines Art Center

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (308)
- Type of activity: Art Museums
- Address: 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-2099
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#25. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (369)
- Type of activity: Gardens
- Address: 909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-2897
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#24. Gray's Lake Park

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (326)
- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 2100 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1158
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#23. Principal Park

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (237)
- Type of activity: Arenas & Stadiums
- Address: 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-4640
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#22. Blank Park Zoo

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (637)
- Type of activity: Zoos
- Address: 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-6667
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#21. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (80)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1767
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#20. Des Moines Civic Center

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (202)
- Type of activity: Civic Centres
- Address: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2148
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#19. State Historical Museum

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (192)
- Type of activity: History Museums
- Address: 600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319-1006
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#18. Salisbury House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (156)
- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Art Museums
- Address: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312-2909
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#17. East Village

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (173)
- Type of activity: Neighborhoods
- Address: not available
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#16. Science Center of Iowa

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (258)
- Type of activity: Science Museums
- Address: 401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309-4776
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#15. Clive Greenbelt Trail

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (53)
- Type of activity: Biking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks
- Address: not available
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#14. Terrace Hill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (53)
- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Government Buildings
- Address: 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-5308
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#13. Confluence Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (60)
- Type of activity: Breweries
- Address: 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-1055
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#12. West End Architectural Salvage

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69)
- Type of activity: Antique Shops
- Address: 22 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4310
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#11. Wells Fargo Arena

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (117)
- Type of activity: Arenas & Stadiums
- Address: 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1302
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#10. Court Avenue

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (114)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Address: not available
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#9. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48)
- Type of activity: Gardens
- Address: 1716 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3038
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#8. Des Moines Symphony

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (23)
- Type of activity: Symphonies
- Address: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2104
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#7. Iowa Hall of Pride

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (30)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 330 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1701
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#6. Des Moines River Trail

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (34)
- Type of activity: Hiking Trails
- Address: not available
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#5. Saylorville Trail

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (26)
- Type of activity: Biking Trails
- Address: not available
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#4. Hoyt Sherman Place

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (51)
- Type of activity: Theaters
- Address: 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-3283
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#3. Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48)
- Type of activity: Antique Shops • Flea & Street Markets
- Address: 701 NE 50th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-1907
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#2. Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (27)
- Type of activity: Breweries
- Address: 317 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2014
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#1. Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (66)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
- Address: Robert D. Ray Asian Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
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