Des Moines
About 215,000 people.
Des Moines is the capital and biggest city of Iowa, and it is where the state government makes its decisions. It is also a busy center for insurance companies and banks.
You can climb the shiny gold dome of the State Capitol, splash around at Adventureland amusement park, or wander the colorful plants at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
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Downtown
Downtown Des Moines has tall buildings connected by cozy skywalk bridges so people can walk between them without going outside in the cold.
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Parks & Nature
Gray's Lake Park is a favorite spot to walk, bike, or paddle a boat, with a fun lighted bridge that glows at night.