Best points of interest near Des Moines
186 points of interest · 186 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Des Moines, Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 186 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
National Biscuit Company Building
0.2 mi away
The National Biscuit Company Building, also known as National Biscuit Company Flats, is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The heavy timber…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
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#2
Iowa State Capitol
1.5 mi away
The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines houses the Office of the Governor and the Iowa General Assembly. Located in central Iowa, this historic site offers guided tours to visitors…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#3
Temple Theater
Temple Theater is a historic site located near Des Moines, Iowa. Visitors to this preserved venue can experience a piece of the region's cultural heritage. The theater represents…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Clemens Automobile Company Building
0.1 mi away
The Clemens Automobile Company Building is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was completed in 1916 as an "automotive department store"…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Hubbell Tower Condominiums
0.1 mi away
The Hubbell Building is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. It has been…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
D.S. Chamberlain Building
0.2 mi away
The D.S. Chamberlain Building, also known as the L. W. Taylor Motor Company and Payne Motor Company Building, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Des Moines Social Club
0.2 mi away
The Des Moines Fire Department Headquarters' Fire Station No. 1 and Shop Building are historic buildings located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. (Source: Wikipedia…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Grocers Wholesale Company Building
0.2 mi away
The Grocers Wholesale Company Building, also known as the Sears and Roebuck Farm Store, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1916, this…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Hallett Flat-Rawson & Co. Apartment Building
0.2 mi away
The Hallett Flat-Rawson & Co. Apartment Building is a historic site located near Des Moines, Iowa. Visitors interested in local architectural heritage can explore this preserved…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Herring Motor Car Company Building
0.2 mi away
The Herring Motor Car Company Building, now known as 10th Street Lofts, is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The building is a six-story brick structure…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Iowa Ford Tractor Company Repair and Warehouse Building
0.2 mi away
The Iowa Ford Tractor Company Repair and Warehouse Building is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The single-story, 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2)…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Register and Tribune Building
0.2 mi away
The Register and Tribune Building is a historic commercial building at 715 Locust Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Built in 1918, it served as home to The Des Moines Register, one of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Standard Glass and Paint Company Building
0.2 mi away
The Standard Glass and Paint Company Building, also known as 10th Street Lofts, is a historic building in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Ashton and Ross Clemens, who…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Des Moines
The Des Moines area has 186 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Des Moines
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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