Beach near Des Moines, United States

Des Moines Travel Guide

Iowa, United States

Des Moines is a city of 210,330 people in Iowa, in the central United States. It is an inland destination rather than a coastal city, so nearby seaside beaches are not part of the local travel scene.

Most visitors arriving by air use Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Des Moines, so plans involving swimming or a traditional beach day will require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

210,330

Population

4,186 miles away

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Weather in Des Moines

Fri

30°

Sat

27°

Sun

30°

Know before you go

Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.

Best time to visit Des Moines

Jan

-1°7

Feb

5°5

Mar

11°9

Apr

17°10

May

23°11

Jun

29°12

Jul

29°13

Aug

28°8

Sep

26°7

Oct

20°6

Nov

10°6

Dec

4°6

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Des Moines

  1. Wells Fargo Arena

    music venue

    0.7 km

  2. St. Ambrose Cathedral

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.2 km

  3. Des Moines Art Center

    art museum

    4.7 km

  4. Drake Stadium

    stadium arena

    3.2 km

  5. Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    sculpture statue

    0.9 km

  6. Fleming Building

    historic site

    0.1 km

  7. Financial Center

    historic site

    0.2 km

  8. Knapp Center

    stadium arena

    3 km

Getting there

Des Moines International Airport · 6.3 km

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