Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines

Name: Iowa State Fairgrounds
Address: Des Moines, United States

#92 among attractions in Des Moines

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The Iowa State Fairgrounds is located on the east side of Des Moines, Iowa. It annually hosts the Iowa State Fair in late summer. The state fair was begun in Iowa in 1854 and the current fairgrounds were established in 1886. The fairgrounds were listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 as the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds. ()

Coordinates: 41°35'43"N, 93°32'58"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Adventureland, Iowa State Capitol, Principal Park, Prairie Meadows.

4.8 miNE
Amusement, Theme park, Entertainment
Adventureland, Altoona
123 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Altoona, Iowa, Adventureland Park beckons as a vibrant hub of thrills and laughter, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. This enchanting theme park, a stone's throw from Des Moines, has been a staple of family...
2.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines
72 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...
3.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
92 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.
5.2 miNE
Convention center, Casino, Horse track
Prairie Meadows, Altoona
132 min walk • Prairie Meadows is a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racetrack casino located in Altoona, Iowa, United States.
3.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
95 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.
4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
102 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.
4 miW
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
103 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.
4.6 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
118 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
2.8 miW
Fountain
Southeast Water Trough, Des Moines
72 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.
3.7 miW
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
95 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.
3.5 miW
41°35'17"N • 93°37'0"W
Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines
90 min walk • Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater