Des Moines
in Polk County of Iowa, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.601 and -93.609 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 36' 1" and W -93° 36' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:25 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Des Moines

Des Moines in Polk County (Iowa) with it's 210,330 habitants is a town located in United States about 892 mi (or 1,436 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Des Moines is now 08:25 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Des Moines, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Des Moines International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 9 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Indianola, Adel, Nevada, Winterset and Boone. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Address
0,7 mi
401 East Grand Avenue
50309 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Address
1,3 mi
700 Grand Avenue
50309 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Address
0,9 mi
101 East Locust Street
50309 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Address
1,0 mi
5th Avenue - Park Street
50309 Des MOINES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
401 Locust Street
50309 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DES LUX HOTEL

Address
1,4 mi
800 LOCUST STREET
50309 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE DES MOINES IA

Address
3,2 mi
4685 A NORTHEAST 14TH STREET
50313 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express DES MOINES-AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Address
2,1 mi
1140 24th Street
50311 DES MOINES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Fort Des Moines

Address
1,5 mi
1000 Walnut St
50309 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL FORT DES MOINES

Address
1,5 mi
1000 WALNUT STREET
50309 Des Moines
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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C-SPAN Cities Tour - Des Moines: Iowa State Capitol

Published: July 18, 2014
Length: 56:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: C-SPAN

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Published: April 09, 2011
Length: 57:00 min
Rating: 2 of 5
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: August 12, 2014
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: July 16, 2010
Length: 29:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NICHOLASandJAMI

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Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 44:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 10:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DMTV Channel 7

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The All-New Nissan Xterra at Hummel's Nissan in Des Moines, Iowa

Published: March 27, 2013
Length: 59:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hummels Nissan

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines Listen/dɨˈmɔɪn/ is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is named after the Des Moines River, which may have been adapted from the French Rivière des Moines, literally meaning "River of the Monks.

Located at 41.5908, -93.6208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Des Moines, Iowa, Cities in Iowa, Populated places in Polk County, Iowa, Des Moines metropolitan area, County seats in Iowa, Populated places established in 1843

Iowa Events Center

The Iowa Events Center is a public events complex located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Located at 41.5919, -93.6217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Event venues established in 2003, Convention centers in Iowa, Buildings and structures in Des Moines, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Des Moines, Iowa, Roller derby venues in the United States

Iowa Supreme Court

The Iowa Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Iowa. As constitutional head of the Iowa Judicial Branch, the Court is composed of a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices. The Court holds its regular sessions in Des Moines in the Iowa Judicial Branch Building located at 1111 East Court Avenue on the state Capitol grounds just south of the Iowa State Capitol.

Located at 41.5883, -93.6012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Iowa state courts, State supreme courts

Iowa General Assembly

The Iowa General Assembly (IGA) is the legislative branch of the state government of Iowa. Like the federal United States Congress, the General Assembly is a bicameral body, composed of the upper house Iowa Senate and the lower Iowa House of Representatives respectively. There are no term limits for either chamber. The General Assembly convenes within the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Located at 41.591, -93.604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Iowa General Assembly

Iowa State Capitol

The Iowa State Capitol, seat of the Iowa General Assembly, is located in Iowa's capital city, Des Moines, and houses the Iowa Senate, Iowa House of Representatives, the Office of the Governor, and the Offices of the Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, and Secretary of State. The building also includes a chamber for the Iowa Supreme Court, although court activities usually take place in the neighboring Iowa Supreme Court building.

Located at 41.5912, -93.6039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government buildings completed in 1886, Buildings and structures in Des Moines, Iowa, Government of Iowa, State capitols in the United States, Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa, National Register of Historic Places in Polk County, Iowa, History museums in Iowa, Museums in Des Moines, Iowa, Government buildings in Iowa, Visitor attractions in Des Moines, Iowa

Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)

Wells Fargo Arena is a 16,980-seat multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened in 2005, at a cost of $117 million. It is home to the Iowa Energy D-League team, the Iowa Barnstormers AFL squad and formerly the Iowa Chops AHL franchise. It was the host for the first & second rounds of the 2008 NCAA Women's Tournament and was the host of a regional semi-final and final for the 2012 tournament.

Located at 41.5927, -93.6211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Convention centers in Iowa, Arena football venues, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, NBA Development League arenas, Sports venues in Iowa, Iowa Chops, Sports in Des Moines, Iowa, Buildings and structures in Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Energy, Visitor attractions in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines Botanical Center

The Des Moines Botanical Center (14 acres / 5.7 hectares) is a botanical garden in central Iowa, located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, on the east bank of the Des Moines River. Interest in a Des Moines botanical center began in 1929. A city greenhouse was acquired on the west side of the river in 1939, which served the city as a production and display greenhouse until the current Botanical Center was completed in 1979.

Located at 41.5969, -93.6138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Iowa, Geography of Des Moines, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Des Moines, Iowa, Greenhouses, Protected areas of Polk County, Iowa

East High School (Des Moines)

East High School, usually referred to simply as East, is a secondary school located in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. East was the third largest high school in Iowa with 2,115 students, following Lincoln and West in Davenport as of the 2005-2006 school year. East is the oldest high school in the Des Moines metro, part of the Des Moines Public Schools district.

Located at 41.5969, -93.5999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Des Moines, Iowa, Educational institutions established in 1861, Public high schools in Iowa

Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate is the upper house of the Iowa General Assembly. There are 50 seats in the Iowa Senate, representing 50 single-member districts across the state with populations of approximately 60,927 per constituency, as of the 2010 United States Census. Each Senate district is composed of two House districts. The Senate meets at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Located at 41.591, -93.604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
State upper houses in the United States, Iowa General Assembly

Iowa House of Representatives

The Iowa House of Representatives is the lower house of the Iowa General Assembly. There are 100 seats in the Iowa House of Representatives, representing 100 single-member districts across the state with populations of approximately 30,464 for each constituency as of the 2010 United States Census. The House of Representatives meets at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Located at 41.591, -93.604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
State lower houses in the United States, Iowa General Assembly

East Village (Des Moines)

The Historic 'East Village' is a commercial and residential neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is bounded by Des Moines Street on the north, the Des Moines River on the west, Vine Street on the south, and East 14th Street on the east. The Historic East Village is home to the Iowa State Capitol as well as many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at 41.587, -93.611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Des Moines, Iowa

Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Des Moines)

Veterans Memorial Auditorium is an arena in Des Moines, Iowa, that is part of the Iowa Events Center complex. It opened on February 1, 1955, and was named to honor the World War II veterans of Polk County. It has 7,227 permanent seats, with the capacity to add an additional 4,000 seats for concerts and an additional 7,500 bleacher seats for basketball games.

Located at 41.5925, -93.6228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports in Des Moines, Iowa, Sports venues in Iowa, Indoor arenas in the United States, Drake University, Buildings and structures in Des Moines, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Des Moines, Iowa, Defunct college basketball venues in the United States

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