State Library of Iowa, Des Moines

Name: State Library of Iowa
Address: Des Moines, United States

#86 among attractions in Des Moines

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The State Library of Iowa is a library service in the American state of Iowa. Founded around 1840, it is based in Des Moines and is run by the Iowa Department of Education. The State Library supports local libraries in the state and itself acts as a resource for the state government and its citizens. ()

Coordinates: 41°35'29"N, 93°36'13"W

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East VillageDes Moines United States

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State Library of Iowa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iowa State Capitol, Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, HUB Tower.

~90 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines
1 min walk • The Iowa State Capitol, a commanding presence in the city of Des Moines, stands as a beacon of history and governance in the Hawkeye State. This architectural masterpiece, crowned by a resplendent 23-carat gold leaf dome, is not only the seat of the Iowa General...
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
26 min walk • Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the International League's Iowa Cubs.
0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
24 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.
1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
31 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.
0.7 miNW
Horticultural exhibits and art galleries
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Moines
17 min walk • The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a 14-acre botanical garden located near downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States, on the east bank of the Des Moines River and north of I-235.
1.3 miW
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
32 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.
0.7 miW
City hall
Des Moines City Hall, Des Moines
18 min walk • The Des Moines City Hall is a government building in Des Moines, Iowa, built in 1909 and 1910. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1977 as the Municipal Building, and became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
Court Avenue Bridge, Des Moines
20 min walk • The Court Avenue Bridge is an historic structure located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988, and was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1998 as a part of the Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS.
0.8 miSW
Harbor
Principal Riverwalk, Des Moines
21 min walk • Principal Riverwalk is a recreational park district along the banks of the Des Moines River in Des Moines, Iowa. After eight years of work, it was completed in January 2013.
1 miW
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
26 min walk • The Plaza Building, also known as The Plaza Condominiums, is a high-rise condominium building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 340 feet in height.
0.6 miS
Fountain
Southeast Water Trough, Des Moines
16 min walk • The Southeast Water Trough is an historic structure located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the last of 15 National Humane Alliance fountains that were placed around the city by the Iowa Humane Alliance. They were also named Ensign fountains after the founder of the National Humane Alliance, Hermon Lee Ensign.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to State Library of Iowa?

Nearby attractions include Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines (1 min walk), Des Moines Western Railway Freight House, Des Moines (9 min walk), Teachout Building, Des Moines (11 min walk), Southeast Water Trough, Des Moines (16 min walk).

How to get to State Library of Iowa by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Library of Iowa:

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E Grand Ave / E 12th St • Lines: 1, 4, D-Line (3 min walk)
E 12th St / State Capitol • Lines: D-Line (3 min walk)