George Washington Carver Bridge, Des Moines

Name: George Washington Carver Bridge
Address: Des Moines, United States

#24 among attractions in Des Moines

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Facts and practical information

The George Washington Carver Bridge is located in Des Moines, Iowa over the Raccoon River. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, the bridge provides three roadway lanes in one direction and two roadway lanes and one bikeway/pedestrian lane in the opposite direction framed by two arches. The main supporting structures and free standing arches are visible at the roadway level. The roadway is suspended by cables from two steel arches, painted blue to complement the site's abundant greenery and to clearly mark the river crossing. The arches, with their concrete superstructures, appear to float over the water framing the views of the skyline and Iowa's tallest skyscraper, creating a welcoming gateway to the city from the airport. ()

Completed: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 41°34'52"N, 93°38'28"W

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Greater South Side (Grays Lake)Des Moines United States

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George Washington Carver Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wells Fargo Arena, HUB Tower, Terrace Hill, Des Moines Public Library.

1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
34 min walk • Wells Fargo Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million.
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
23 min walk • The HUB Tower is a high-rise office building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 325 feet in height. It is tied with the EMC Insurance Building for the title of the 6th-tallest building in the city.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Terrace Hill, Des Moines
12 min walk • Terrace Hill, also known as Hubbell Mansion, Benjamin F. Allen House or the Iowa Governor's Mansion, is the official residence of the governor of Iowa, United States. Located at 2300 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, it is an example of Second Empire architecture. The home measures 18,000 square feet.
0.6 miNE
Library
Des Moines Public Library, Des Moines
16 min walk • The Des Moines Public Library is the public library system for the city of Des Moines, Iowa. It is the largest public library system in the state of Iowa, with a collection of 552,576 items housed at six locations.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
21 min walk • The Younker Brothers Department Store is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
15 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines
18 min walk • Woodland Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa, having been established in 1848, before Des Moines was the state capital. It is a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. It covers 69 acres at the corner of 20th Street and Woodland Ave and is the site of over 80,000 graves.
1.1 miE
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
30 min walk • The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.
~1810 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Walnut Tire and Battery Co.-Globe Publishing Company Building, Des Moines
9 min walk • The Walnut Tire and Battery Co. Globe Publishing Company Building is a historic building located on the west side of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The two-story brick commercial building features two mirror-image sections that were completed four years apart.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Sherman Hill Historic District, Des Moines
18 min walk • The Sherman Hill Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the oldest residential suburbs in Des Moines.
~1410 ftNW
Queen Anne architecture
Herndon Hall, Des Moines
7 min walk • Herndon Hall, also known as the Bergmann Mansion, is an historical residential building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The house was built in 1881 in the Queen Anne style. It was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Foster & Liebbe for attorney Jefferson Polk. He named the house after his wife, Julia Herndon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Washington Carver Bridge?

Nearby attractions include F. W. Fitch Company Historic District, Des Moines (7 min walk), Herndon Hall, Des Moines (7 min walk), Walnut Tire and Battery Co.-Globe Publishing Company Building, Des Moines (9 min walk), Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House, Des Moines (11 min walk).

How to get to George Washington Carver Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Washington Carver Bridge:

Bus

17th St & Locust St • Lines: 60 (6 min walk)
Locust St & 15th St • Lines: 60 (9 min walk)