Spice Bridge International Food Hall
Spice Bridge is home to FIN’s Food Business Incubator program, which helps women of color, immigrants, and refugees start and grow thriving businesses.
Big Catch Statue
Artist Richard Beyer created the controversial Big Catch statue in Des Moines. He also created the tale about the statue and took the secrets of the sculpture to his grave.
Robert Morris Earthwork
Artist Robert Morris converted an abandoned gravel pit into a work of art in nature, a gathering place, and internationally-celebrated destination.
Zenith Holland Nursery
The oldest continually operating business in Des Moines has grown and sold high quality plants to locals and visitors since 1907.
The Cloud at Angle Lake Light Rail Station
This shimmering, glittering art installation named, "The Cloud," at the light rail station marks the beginning or an end to any journey.
Duwamish Gardens
This public park represents the history of how the Coast Salish people, pioneering truck farmers, and Italian immigrants all interacted with surrounding landscape.
Nike Missile Site at Grandview Dog Park
With all the happy dogs frolicking around at this park, you’d never know the location used to house a Cold War-era missile defense system.
Bootlegging at Des Moines Marina
Learn about Roy Olmstead and his role in the secret culture of bootlegging during prohibition and how the Marina was a key location to deliver smuggled alcohol.
Maury Island Incident Mural
In 1947, weeks before the infamous Roswell incident, two men had a close encounter with UFOs off the shores of Des Moines. Discover the art mural that displays the entire event.
