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Posted in Iowa Summer June 30, 2015 by Michaela Kendall

15 Awesome Things You Must Do In Iowa’s Capital This Summer

Everyone in Iowa makes the trek to Des Moines at least once and there’s no better time to do it than summer. On any given weekend, you will find plenty of things going on. From the usual farmers market, to the annual festivals, there is never a dull weekend in Iowa’s capitol city. To help you plan your next day trip to the Des Moines area, here are 15 unique things to do and see!

1. Tour the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

2. Step into the past at Living History Farms.

3. Catch a show at the Civic Center.

4. Stroll through the gardens at the Botanical Center.

5. Visit the animals at the Blank Park Zoo.

6. Cheer on the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park.

7. Shop for fresh produce at the Farmers' Market.

8. Learn about great Iowans at the Iowa Hall of Pride.

9. Get colorful for a cause at the Color Run on July 11.

10. Admire the art at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

11. Pick your winner at the Prairie Meadows horse races.

12. Jam out with your friends at the 80/35 Music Festival on July 10 and 11.

13. Get your thrills at Adventureland.

14. Go on a grand tour of the State Capitol Building.

15. Explore the Salisbury House and Gardens.

Do you know of any more unique things to do in the Des Moines area? Share them with us!

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Michaela Kendall

Michaela is a born and raised Iowan. She writes for a newspaper by day, and writes content for websites by night. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, or just binge watching Netflix.