Terrace Hill, Des Moines

Name: Terrace Hill
Address: 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, 50312-5308, United States
Telephone: +1 515-281-7205

#13 among attractions in Des Moines

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Vernacular architecture

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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. It sits on a hill overlooking downtown Des Moines, and has a 90-foot tower that offers a commanding view of the city. The building's steeply pitched mansard roof, open verandas, long and narrow and frequently paired windows, and bracketed eaves give this house an irreplaceable design. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2003. ()

Built: 1866 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 41°34'60"N, 93°38'57"W

Address

2300 Grand AveArbor PeakDes Moines 50312-5308 United States

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+1 515-281-7205

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Terrace Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: HUB Tower, Younker Brothers Department Store, Henry Wallace House, Hoyt Sherman Place.

1.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
32 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.
1.2 miE
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
30 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.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry Wallace House, Des Moines
20 min walk • The Henry Wallace House is an historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was the home of Henry Wallace who was an advocate for agricultural improvement and reform.
0.7 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
18 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.4 miE
Bridge
George Washington Carver Bridge, Des Moines
12 min walk • 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.
0.5 miN
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines
13 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.
0.7 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Walnut Tire and Battery Co.-Globe Publishing Company Building, Des Moines
18 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.
~1650 ftNW
41°35'8"N • 93°39'15"W
Tandem Brick Gallery, Des Moines
8 min walk • Museum
0.5 miNW
41°35'10"N • 93°39'27"W
Moberg Gallery, Des Moines
13 min walk • Museum
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Sherman Hill Historic District, Des Moines
17 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.
0.6 miNW
Tudor Revival architecture
David W. Smouse Opportunity School, Des Moines
17 min walk • The David W. Smouse Opportunity School is a historical building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson, Souers & Thomas in the Tudor Revival style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Terrace Hill open?

Terrace Hill is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Terrace Hill?

Nearby attractions include Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House, Des Moines (2 min walk), Albert Baird Cummins House, Des Moines (3 min walk), Herndon Hall, Des Moines (7 min walk), Owl's Head Historic District, Des Moines (8 min walk).

How to get to Terrace Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Terrace Hill:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave & 23rd St • Lines: 60 (5 min walk)
2610 Ingersoll Ave • Lines: 60 (7 min walk)