7 days in Des Moines & Jacksonville Itinerary

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. On the 6th (Mon), ponder the world of politics at Capitol Building, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Blank Park Zoo, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Confluence Brewing Company. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at State Historical Museum, admire the masterpieces at Des Moines Art Center, and then walk around Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Des Moines trip maker website.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Des Moines. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in March, and nighttime lows around 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can drive to Jacksonville.

Jacksonville is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Jacksonville: North Carolina Maritime Museum (in Beaufort), North Carolina History Center - Tryon Palace (in New Bern) and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (in Pine Knoll Shores). Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Walton's Distillery, make a trip to Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial, contemplate the long history of Airlie Gardens, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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You can drive from Des Moines to Jacksonville in 19 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Des Moines to Jacksonville. Traveling from Des Moines in March, expect Jacksonville to be a bit warmer, temps between 63°F and 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.