IOWA STATE CAPITOL
1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319 DIRECTIONS
Since 1871
Here’s The Deal:
Iowa State Capitol is commonly known as Statehouse in Des Moines. The 23-karat golden dome towering above the town is a favorite of sightseers, and four smaller domes flank the central dome. Iowa State Capitol also includes a chamber for the Iowa Supreme Court, although court activities usually occur in the neighboring Iowa Supreme Court building. Each bus may load and unload from the circle drive placed directly in front of the west Capitol ground-floor handicap-accessible entry. The building features an array of majesty, including various types and colors of marble, works of art, fixtures, and carvings in stone and wood.
SPECIALTY:
Monuments, Exhibitions, Holiday Historic House Tour, Government Buildings, Collections, Events, Programs, Guided Tours, Observation Deck, Historic Preservation, Court, Historical Building & Field Trips
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SALISBURY HOUSE & GARDENS
4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312 DIRECTIONS
Since 1923
Here’s The Deal:
Salisbury House & Gardens is a Tudor, Gothic and Carolean fashion manor home in Des Moines. The house is created after the King's House in Salisbury, England, and is promptly a historic house museum. The Salisbury House Foundation owns and operates the house and is open to the public for tours, private rentals, and public events. There is a beautiful American estate, and its diverse collections of literature, art and worldly treasures are free to the public for tours. The historic place contains authentic 16th century English oak woodwork, English flint work, and rafters that date back to the time of Shakespeare. Salisbury House & Gardens offers guided tours.
SPECIALTY:
Event Rentals, Private Events, Group Tour, Exhibitions, Cultural Activities, Shops, Summer Camp, Events, Field Trips, Architectural Buildings, Stores, Collections, Education and Adult Programs, Reservation & Restoration
Discount: 10% Off on Gift Shop purchases - 10% Off on a variety of public programs View Coupon
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TERRACE HILL
2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 DIRECTIONS
Since 1869
Here’s The Deal:
Terrace Hill is an 18,000-square foot building that serves the dual mission of the official governor’s residence and a National Historic Landmark. The building's steeply pitched open verandas, mansard roof, long and narrow and frequently paired windows, and bracketed eaves give this house an irreplaceable design. The guided trips of the first two floors and historic gardens take guests back to the Victorian lifestyle of the cultured 1880s. The journeys last about an hour and start at the Carriage House, which once included horse stalls and carriages, and presently has been renovated into a visitor’s center.
SPECIALTY:
Event Rentals, Library, Cultural Activities, School Programs, Preservation and Restoration, Events, Group Tour, Education Programs, Architectural Buildings, House & Community Outreach
Price: Admission
$5 Adults & $2 Children (6-12)