If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Downtown Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, just a short walk away.
You could catch an event at Casey's Center, a stadium in Downtown Des Moines. If you think Casey's Center is cool, you also might like Principal Park and Knapp Center, both located nearby.
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Downtown Des Moines. If you want to see more of the museums in Des Moines, you can easily walk to Science Center of Iowa or Iowa Hall of Pride.