Des Moines, Capital city in central Iowa, United States
Des Moines stands at 291 meters elevation at the meeting point of Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, forming a metropolitan area of 709,466 residents.
The settlement originated in 1843 when Captain James Allen supervised the construction of a fort to control Sauk and Meskwaki tribes in the region.
The Iowa State Capitol, completed in 1886, exhibits 23-karat gold leaf dome architecture and contains numerous historical artifacts from across the state.
The city operates an efficient public transportation system with regular bus services connecting major neighborhoods and offering real-time tracking for passengers.
Archaeological findings near downtown Des Moines reveal human settlements dating back 7,000 years, including artifacts from an extensive site called the Palace.
Location: Polk County
Inception: 1843
Elevation above the sea: 291 m
Website: https://dsm.city
GPS coordinates: 41.59083,-93.62083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:52
Des Moines features the golden-domed Capitol, art and history museums, urban parks, and cultural centers. The capital of Iowa includes botanical gardens, a zoo, contemporary art galleries, and local markets. The historic downtown hosts theaters, stadiums, and trails along the river.
Adventureland
12.3 km
Iowa State Capitol
1.4 km
801 Grand
756 m
Principal Park
1.2 km
The Monster (Adventureland)
12 km
Terrace Hill
2.5 km
Des Moines Art Center
5.1 km
Drake Stadium
3.3 km
Hoyt Sherman Place
1.4 km
Blank Park Zoo
8 km
Theodore Roosevelt High School
4.9 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds
5.4 km
Fort Des Moines Provisional Army Officer Training School
7.2 km
Knapp Center
3 km
Abraham Lincoln High School
3.3 km
Salisbury House
4.4 km
Ruan Center
606 m
Des Moines Botanical Center
894 m
Dragon Slayer
11.9 km
Tornado
11.9 km
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1.4 km
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1.4 km
Dragon
11.9 km
Riverview Park (Iowa)
3.5 km
The Underground
12.1 km
Outlaw
11.9 km
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
875 m
Equitable Building
570 mReviews
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