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Ten years ago Des Moines almost literally sank: the flood of 1993 caused significant damage to the downtown area as well as the local economy. Today the revitalised capital city and cultural centre of Iowa is a versatile destination that everyone will enjoy. Culture and art enthusiasts can roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-calibre performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's... more » Ten years ago Des Moines almost literally sank: the flood of 1993 caused significant damage to the downtown area as well as the local economy. Today the revitalised capital city and cultural centre of Iowa is a versatile destination that everyone will enjoy. Culture and art enthusiasts can roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-calibre performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's fine championship courses. The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds should be on the list for families; and gardeners will savour the fantastic blooms at the Botanical Center and the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Enjoy Des Moines' variety and sample all this "big city with a small town heart" has to offer. « less

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“Bugs on bedspread”

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

1 of 5 stars
duganjbd
Saint Louis
3 Dec 2008

While the staff was fine, everything else was awful. After finding bugs on the bedspread, we switched rooms. That room was even smaller and the clock didn't work. Rooms were outdated and the walls...more

“OK stay, not the greatest though”

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest

3 of 5 stars
nickss1
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
2 Dec 2008

Stayed at the hotel as part of a road trip from LA to NYC large building, which is not the prettiest. efficent checkin, large room, comformtable bed. coffee making etc in room. good range of tv...more

“Overpriced and just barely adequate”

Dos Rios Cantina and Tequila Lounge

1 of 5 stars
F00DLOVER
Des Moines, Iowa
30 Nov 2008

I've never written a review but after last night's experience at Dos Rios, I feel compelled to share. Our server was adequate but seemed bored. The tableside guacomole was bland with just OK chips. ...more

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