Hotels near State Historical Museum of Iowa Des Moines

Iowa State Capitol Building is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Des Moines.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Downtown Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, just a short walk away.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Wooly's in Downtown Des Moines. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater is just a short walk away.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater in Downtown Des Moines. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Wooly's is just a short walk away.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens in Downtown Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, just a short walk away.

Downtown Des Moines is home to Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge, so why not stop by during your stay in Des Moines.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Walnut Street Bridge— just one of the monuments in Downtown Des Moines. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Downtown Des Moines. If you want to see more of the museums in Des Moines, you can easily walk to Science Center of Iowa or Iowa Hall of Pride.