Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines

Name: Wells Fargo Arena
Address: Des Moines, United States
Telephone: +1 515-564-8000

#4 among attractions in Des Moines

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Basketball, More...

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Facts and practical information

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. Named for title sponsor Wells Fargo, the arena replaced the aging Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center as the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 17 thous.Coordinates: 41°35'33"N, 93°37'16"W

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Downtown Des MoinesDes Moines United States

Contact

+1 515-564-8000

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Day trips

Wells Fargo Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Principal Park, HUB Tower, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Younker Brothers Department Store.

0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
23 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.
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
13 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.
0.5 miNE
Horticultural exhibits and art galleries
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Moines
13 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.
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
14 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.
~1910 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines
10 min walk • St. Ambrose Cathedral is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It serves as a parish church and as the seat of the Diocese of Des Moines in the Catholic Church.
~1770 ftSE
City hall
Des Moines City Hall, Des Moines
9 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.
0.9 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
24 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~440 ftW
Convention center
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
3 min walk • The Iowa Events Center is a public events complex located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
0.4 miW
Church
Burns United Methodist Church, Des Moines
11 min walk • Burns United Methodist Church is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Its previous building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
0.4 miS
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
12 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.
~1300 ftSW
Event space, Convention center, Historical place
Scottish Rite Consistory Building, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Scottish Rite Consistory Building in Des Moines, Iowa was built during 1926–1927. It is a late date example of Neo-Classical style architecture, designed by Roland Harrison, a partner in the Des Moines architectural firm of Wetherell and Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wells Fargo Arena?

Nearby attractions include Iowa Events Center, Des Moines (3 min walk), Iowa Hall of Pride, Des Moines (3 min walk), Scottish Rite Consistory Building, Des Moines (7 min walk), Homestead Building, Des Moines (9 min walk).

How to get to Wells Fargo Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wells Fargo Arena:

Bus

6th Ave & Crocker St • Lines: 15, 60 (6 min walk)
7th St & Center St • Lines: 15 (8 min walk)