Des Moines Tours

Tours

Iowa Hall of Pride The Iowa Hall of Pride showcases the achievements of all Iowans, from student athletes to sports legends, movie stars to scientists. Interactive, hands-on exhibits tell the stories of Iowa heroes while teaching about the state and its history. Located within the Iowa Events Center, the Hall of Pride is the first and only of its kind in the nation.
Iowa State University Iowa State University is conveniently located 35 minutes north of Des Moines on Interstate 35. See the great collection of public works in either Brunnier Gallery or Morrill Hall, or experience the state of the art technology that the C-6 and engineering can offer.

Living History Farms
Living History Farms tells the amazing story of how Iowans transformed the fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world. While at the 550-acre open-air museum, visitors travel at their own pace through five historical time periods spanning 300 years. On-site interpreters provide a unique learning environment of seasonal activities and demonstrations. Visit the 1700 Ioway Indian Village, 1850 Pioneer Farm, 1875 Frontier Town, 1900 Horse-powered Farm and modern Crop Center.

Meredith Corporation
Meredith Corporation is one of America’s leading media and marketing companies operating businesses centered on magazine and book publishing, television broadcasting, integrated marketing and interactive media. Meredith Corporation employs more than 3,300 people throughout the country, with corporate headquarters located in Des Moines. Tour their facilities, test kitchens, press rooms and photo shoot sets.

Fort Des Moines (1901 - present)
Named in 1903, it was initially a cavalry post. In 1917 it became an Officers Training School for Black troops and later a base hospital in 1918. In 1942, it became the home training area for the Women's Army Corps (WAC). Fort Des Moines is still in use today, mostly by Army Reserve and other federal agencies. Several original brick buildings still exist, including a reflecting pool, a chapel, and quiet, peaceful grounds.