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Des Moines, capital of Iowa and an agricultural hub for the nation, has a notable line-up of new or updated attractions. Opened in 2005, Well Fargo Arena hosts AHL Iowa Stars hockey. The Science Center of Iowa, also opened 2005, has an IMAX Dome Theater and a walk-through planetarium. Set to open in spring, 2006, the Des Moines Public Library in the heart of downtown features an all glass roof, allowing patrons to read while taking in the Des Moines skyline. Along the banks of the Des Moines River and with two pedestrian bridges, the Principal Riverwalk is a 1.2 mile lighted, landscaped multi-purpose trail set for completion in 2007. The Iowa State Fair in August ranks as a marquee attraction for the entire region, with its 400-acre State Fairgrounds open year-round hosting hundreds of events, and the Iowa State Fair Campgrounds offers 1,900 sites with water and hookups. Des Moines events range from the Asian Heritage Festival, Greek Food Fair, and Fest Italiana to Winefest Des Moines, the Taste of Des Moines, and the Well Fargo World Food Festival. What’s known as Metro Des Moines -- Dallas, Polk, Warren, Madison and Guthrie counties -- had a population of 511,153 as of 2005, while all of central Iowa posted a resident count of about 715,000. Even so, eight colleges and universities in the metro area boast a total student enrollment well above 50,000. Accommodations include both family owned and chain motels and hotels.

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Area Facts: The average temperature in Des Moines ranges from about 21 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The local area code for Des Moines is 515.

What Members Are Saying...

“Enjoyed the Stay”
	“Me and my family stayed there a few months ago and we really enjoyed it - a lot very nice atmosphere. We will be back.” Review Details. Said about: Embassy Suites on the River, by Member, Matt Ferron, Centralia
“Bad Company Practices”
	“This company has a practice of billing your credit card for charges you did not have. I stayed one night in hotel, was charged f…” Review Details. Said about: Microtel Inn & Suites, by Member, Douglas Nichols, Jacksonville
“Bacteria in Jacuzzi”
	“We recently had my daughter's 13th birthday party here at the Grandstay in Ames, IA. The electrical outlets weren't working pro…” Review Details. Said about: Grandstay Residential Suites Ames, by "Dorothy", Huxley
“Please Never Again”
	“I have never received poorer front desk service in all my years of travel. Room smelled and food below average. I do not recomme…” Review Details. Said about: Embassy Suites on the River, by "Gerald", Des Moines
“Nice Place, Good Value”
	“Stayed at the Ames Microtel back in May, beautiful setting, nicest Microtel I've ever been in. Staff is exceptionally friendly …” Review Details. Said about: Microtel Inn & Suites, by "Mike ", Washington
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