Delight in the waterfront landscape of Des Moines
Enjoy the churches and other features of Des Moines. Renowned for its shopping, restaurants and bird watching, this city welcomes all visitors. Lumen Field and Pike Place Market are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in Des Moines
Are you hoping to discover things to do during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that Des Moines has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (7.5 mi / 12 km)
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
- PGP Motorsports Park (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
- Golf Club at Newcastle (12.6 mi / 20.3 km)
- Seattle Aquarium (14.2 mi / 22.9 km)
- The Gum Wall (14.3 mi / 23 km)
Exploring the natural features in Des Moines
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Des Moines is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Seattle Center (15.3 mi / 24.6 km)
- Angle Lake Park (2.3 mi / 3.8 km)
- Point Robinson Park (2.6 mi / 4.1 km)
- Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- Lincoln Park (9.5 mi / 15.3 km)
- Point Defiance Park (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
Transport to and around Des Moines
The nearest airport is in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located 3.1 mi (5 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), which is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away.