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216 South Second Street
Winterset, Iowa
515-462-1044 |
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See where life began for this world-famous entertainer. The four-room home built in 1880 has been brought back to its 1907 appearance. While here, view memorabilia and photographs of the Duke's life. Hours & Admission
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 35 (I-35), take exit 56 (State Highway 92) west approximately 14 miles to the junction with U.S. 169 in Winterset. Turn left (south); the road becomes John Wayne Drive. Follow it until you reach South Street. Turn left (east), go one block. |
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7401 Ninth Street SW
Des Moines, Iowa
515-323-8383 |
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The Blank Park Zoo, Iowa's wildest adventure, strives to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education and recreation. Zoo animals are clustered in the Discovery Center, a Great Cats exhibit, the Australian Trail and the African Boardwalk. At the Kid's Kingdom, children can come face to face with goats and llamas. More Hours & Admission
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Directions
Take Interstate 80 (I-80) to Interstate 35 (I-35) south. Once on I-35, take exit 68 to Highway 5 to 9th St. SW. Exit left onto 9th. Follow to the zoo, on the right.
The Blank Park Zoo, Iowa's wildest adventure, strives to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education and recreation. Zoo animals are clustered in the Discovery Center, a Great Cats exhibit, the Australian Trail and the African Boardwalk. At the Kid's Kingdom, children can come face to face with goats and llamas. Hours & Admission
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Location
In south Des Moines, about one-mile north of the Highway 65 bypass and about two miles east of the Des Moines International Airport. Directions
Take Interstate 80 (I-80) to Interstate 35 (I-35) south. Once on I-35, take exit 68 to Highway 5 to 9th St. SW. Exit left onto 9th. Follow to the zoo, on the right. |
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Fourth Street and Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
515-286-4943 |
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In the heart of downtown, the district has great restaurants and many retail shops making it a wonderful place to stroll. When the lights go down, another Des Moines comes alive. Find a variety of musical entertainment venues, theater and dancing. Saturdays from May through October, a vibrant farmers market brings a wide variety of selection and products to the city. Hours & Admission
24/7. Free.
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4700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
515-277-4405 |
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The art center complex is composed of three buildings situated at the entrance to Greenwood Park. Appropriately so, three internationally renowned architects designed each: Eliel Saarinen, I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier. The permanent collection showcases contemporary works from the 19th century through present day and includes works by Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe and Francis Bacon, among others. Des Moines Art Center Downtown maintains a 5,500-square... More Hours & Admission
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free. Directions
Take Interstate 35 (I-35) south to Interstate 235 (I-235) west toward Des Moines. Merge onto I-235 south, and then exit at 42nd St. Turn left onto 42nd and then right onto Grand Ave. The entrance is at 45th St. and Grand Ave.
The art center complex is composed of three buildings situated at the entrance to Greenwood Park. Appropriately so, three internationally renowned architects designed each: Eliel Saarinen, I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier. The permanent collection showcases contemporary works from the 19th century through present day and includes works by Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe and Francis Bacon, among others. Des Moines Art Center Downtown maintains a 5,500-square foot gallery at Ninth and Walnut. Hours & Admission
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free. Directions
Take Interstate 35 (I-35) south to Interstate 235 (I-235) west toward Des Moines. Merge onto I-235 south, and then exit at 42nd St. Turn left onto 42nd and then right onto Grand Ave. The entrance is at 45th St. and Grand Ave. |
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1434 316th Lane
Missouri Valley, Iowa
712-642-4121 |
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Situated on the Lewis and Clark Trail, the refuge straddles the Missouri River with Nebraska and Iowa on either side. Located in a flood plan, it was initially created to serve as a stop for migratory geese and ducks traveling between the Artic and warm gulf waters during September and October and from March to May. Also find bald eagles in November, December and March. Wildflowers and prairie grass, as well an abundance of animals can be seen.... More Hours & Admission
Park: dawn to dusk.
Visitor center: daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed federal holidays. Admission. Directions
From Omaha, take Interstate 29 (I-29) north to exit 75 (U.S. Highway 30) at Missouri Valley. Travel west on U.S. Highway 30 for five miles to the facility.
Or from Omaha, take U.S. Highway 75 north and take a right on U.S. Highway 30. Travel east five miles to the entrance on DeSoto Ave.
Situated on the Lewis and Clark Trail, the refuge straddles the Missouri River with Nebraska and Iowa on either side. Located in a flood plan, it was initially created to serve as a stop for migratory geese and ducks traveling between the Artic and warm gulf waters during September and October and from March to May. Also find bald eagles in November, December and March. Wildflowers and prairie grass, as well an abundance of animals can be seen. Lewis and Clark are known to have set up camp near DeSoto Bend. The visitor center displays the more than 200,000 artifacts found aboard the circa 1865 paddle wheeler, Bertrand, that was discovered in the late 1960s buried in the former riverbed. Hunting and fishing is permitted with proper licensing. Wildlife viewing and photography is permitted along a 12-mile long drive on paved and gravel roads. Five trails are available for hiking. Of note is the Bertrand excavation site and trail features interpretive signs that explain the history of steamboat travel and the river channel; the three-quarter mile cottonwood trail that is set in the woods; a three-quarter mile trail amid restored grasslands and woods; a trail that crosses wood duck pond and highlights wildlife management; and adjacent to the visitor center a short paved trail leads to a footbridge and another trail approx. one-mile in length. Hours & Admission
Park: dawn to dusk.
Visitor center: daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed federal holidays. Admission. Location
25 miles north of Omaha. Directions
From Omaha, take Interstate 29 (I-29) north to exit 75 (U.S. Highway 30) at Missouri Valley. Travel west on U.S. Highway 30 for five miles to the facility.
Or from Omaha, take U.S. Highway 75 north and take a right on U.S. Highway 30. Travel east five miles to the entrance on DeSoto Ave. |
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605 Third Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
712-322-2406 |
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The General Dodge House in Council Bluffs, is the restored 1870-s Victorian-style home of former Civil War general Grenville M. Dodge and his family. Dodge who came from the East Coast was an ambitious individual who worked in various railroad jobs before and after the war most notably as chief engineer for the Union Pacific railroad. Elected to Congress, he only served one term but afterwards continued to promote railroading and veterans affairs. More Hours & Admission
February to December, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed holidays. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 80 (I-80) and Interstate 29 (I-29), take exit 3 (Council Bluffs Business District). Turn left on State Highway 92 north (South Expressway and travel across the bridge. At Fifth Ave., turn right and travel to Third St. Turn right and travel for two blocks. The facility is on the left.
From downtown Omaha, take Broadway to S. Seventh St and turn right. At Fifth Ave., turn left and then at Third St., turn right and travel for two blocks. The facility is on the left.
The General Dodge House in Council Bluffs, is the restored 1870-s Victorian-style home of former Civil War general Grenville M. Dodge and his family. Dodge who came from the East Coast was an ambitious individual who worked in various railroad jobs before and after the war most notably as chief engineer for the Union Pacific railroad. Elected to Congress, he only served one term but afterwards continued to promote railroading and veterans affairs. Hours & Admission
February to December, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed holidays. Admission. Tours
Guided. Location
10 miles east of Omaha. Parking
On the right hand side. Directions
From Interstate 80 (I-80) and Interstate 29 (I-29), take exit 3 (Council Bluffs Business District). Turn left on State Highway 92 north (South Expressway and travel across the bridge. At Fifth Ave., turn right and travel to Third St. Turn right and travel for two blocks. The facility is on the left.
From downtown Omaha, take Broadway to S. Seventh St and turn right. At Fifth Ave., turn left and then at Third St., turn right and travel for two blocks. The facility is on the left. |
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217 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, Iowa
515-222-3642 |
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At Historic Valley Junction find shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and antique haunts. Fun by day or night, this was one of the earliest settlements around Des Moines, dating from the mid-1840s when James C. Jordan first built and settled the area. Jordan went on to become a state senator. His home was a safe haven on the Underground Railroad and it was with money from Jordan that the Valley Railroad was born. Once a coal mining community, Des Moines quickly became a major railroad hub with the repair shops and switching yards of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroads.
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401 West Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa
515-274-6868 |
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Devoted to lifelong learning, the center, seeks to entertain and engage. Visitors are invited to explore, experiment and to experience everything from the inner workings of the body to the far reaches of outer space.
Programs are offered in the John Deere Adventure Theater; the Star Theater, a 50-foot walk-through planetarium; and The Blank IMAX Dome Theater (fee). Hours & Admission
Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
From westbound Interstate 235 (I-235), exit onto Third St., turn west onto Court Ave. to Fourth St. Turn south onto Fourth St., travel to the entrance. |
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