The capital city of Iowa, Des Moines is also the largest city in the state. The city is situated on the intersection of the Raccoon River and Des Moines River. Among the fastest-growing cities in the mid-western part of the country, Des Moines is an exciting mix of the old and new.
Private Jet Charters To/From Des Moines
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Airports for Des Moines Private Jet Charters
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM): The civil-military airport is located around 3 miles from the city center of Des Moines and also hosts the Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Wing. The airport has many FBOs that let you get private jet charter to/from Des Moines.
Cultural Attractions of Des Moines
- Des Moines Art Center: Founded in 1948, the art museum has a large collection of paintings, modern art, sculptures and mixed media.
- Salisbury House: Built between 1923 and 1928, the Salisbury House was built by the cosmetic king Carl Weeks and is a Gothic, Tudor and Carolean style manor. Spread across 22,000 sq. ft., the manor has 42 rooms and in 1977 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
- Iowa State Capitol: Also called Iowa Statehouse, the building is a 5-domed capitol and houses several important government offices.
- State Historical Society of Iowa: The SHSI is the historical repository for the Iowa state and has a museum, research center, library and archives.
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Situated on the east bank of Des Moines River, the botanical garden has a vast display of outdoor plants and is characterized by its geodesic dome.
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park: Established in 2009, the park contains 24 sculptures donated by John Pappajohn and his wife Mary Pappajohn.