What to do in Central Iowa, IA

Activities, attractions and tours

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A wooden archway with a bird and the words "Children's Garden" above it.
A park with a large building featuring a golden dome and a smaller dome, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A modern glass building with a metal framework, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.
A modern interior with a staircase, concrete walls, and colorful geometric wall art.

Things to do

The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour

The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour

Rp428.616
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
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Jordan Creek Town Center

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With a visit to Jordan Creek Town Center, a popular shopping spot in West Des Moines, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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Day trip destinations from Central Iowa

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a bridge over a river.

Des Moines

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a river, and a bridge.

Ankeny

A brick train station named CENTERVILLE with a covered platform and tracks.

Centerville

A dilapidated barn, wind turbines, and a field of harvested crops.

Chariton

A river winding through a forested landscape with scattered buildings.

Forest City

A steel bridge with a walkway and railings, surrounded by greenery.

Story City

A rural road flanked by wind turbines and fields.

Stuart

A gravel path curving through a park with a large tree stump in the foreground and dense trees in the background.

Clarion