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Blank Park Zoo

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11+ reviews
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Epinions.com		4+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		7+ reviews

There is a lot of walking involved on hills and such at this zoo.... more on OpenList.com

The giftshop at the zoo is an excellent place for well gifts!They... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Des Moines Art Center

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4+ reviews
from 2 sources

Yelp		1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		3+ reviews

I dont know.. i really enjoyed it all. I went on a field trip and i learned... more on Yahoo! Travel

Criminally overlooked. The DMAC is an amazing art museum, both in terms... more on Yelp

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State Historical Museum

OVERVIEW: The State Historical Museum serves as an exciting place where Iowans... iowahistory.org

OVERVIEW: As a trustee of Iowa's historical legacy, SHSI identifies, records, collects, preserves,... Museum Stuff

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Des Moines Botanical Garden

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10+ reviews
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Yelp		3+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		7+ reviews

I love the botanical center. My husband and I could not afford... more on Yahoo! Travel

Its a very small place...i mean you can complete it in no more than 30 minutes.... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Des Moines Playhouse

OVERVIEW: Our education program is one of the most extensive of any community theatre... dmplayhouse.com

OVERVIEW: The Des Moines Playhouse, volunteer theater productions and education workshops, was... worldweb.com

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Wallace House

OVERVIEW: 1882 Victorian home of Henry Wallace,... Yahoo! Travel

OVERVIEW: The Foundation is a neutral, non-partisan facilitator of dialogue... wallace.org

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Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

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2+ reviews
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Yelp		1+ reviews
CitySearch		1+ reviews

It takes 20 seconds to get down the hill. There are only a few ways to go.... more on Yelp

OVERVIEW: Sleepy Hollow is Des Moines' unique 60-acre year-round outdoor... sleepyhollowsportspark.com

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Fort Des Moines Museum

OVERVIEW: The museum and education center honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class... http://www.fortdesmoines.org/

OVERVIEW: The museum and education center honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class... fortdesmoines.org

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Iowa State Fairgrounds

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10+ reviews
from 2 sources

Yelp		5+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		5+ reviews

The Iowa State Fairgrounds is a huge place--you really need a couple of days to visit all the attractions at the Fair each year. Some of my tips include: 1. Arrive Early--parking is very limited near the fairgrounds,... more on Yahoo! Travel

OVERVIEW: Sometimes billed as America's Classic State Fair, with its traditional competitions,... tripadvisor.com

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Adventureland

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7+ reviews
from 1 sources

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7+ reviews

Yesterday's visit to our little gem of an amusement park, Adventureland, left me with such... more on Epinions.com

Growing up in Iowa/Nebraska just about every summer had a trip to Adventureland park.... more on Epinions.com

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