Hotels Near Blank Park Zoo

Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great holiday pics at Gray’s Lake Park, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, both nearby.

You could catch an event at Principal Park, a stadium in Downtown Des Moines.If you think Principal Park is cool, you might also like Wells Fargo Arena and Knapp Center, both located nearby.

Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fort Des Moines Museum in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.