4 days in Des Moines Itinerary
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Start: Mesa
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End: Des Moines
Sun, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 1
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Des Moines — 3 nights

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. Step out of Des Moines to go to Ames and see Iowa State University, which is approximately 44 minutes away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 1st (Wed) at Adventureland. There's lots more to do: get to know the resident critters at Blank Park Zoo, take in nature's colorful creations at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, ponder the world of politics at Capitol Building, and try your luck at Prairie Meadows.
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Mesa to Des Moines is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of tram, bus, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Mesa to Des Moines is 1 hour. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Mesa in February, with highs in Des Moines at 36°F and lows at 18°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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Plan a Des Moines trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
Mesa to Des Moines is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of tram, bus, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Mesa to Des Moines is 1 hour. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Mesa in February, with highs in Des Moines at 36°F and lows at 18°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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