| Named after the Des Moines River, today Des Moines (DSM) is a major city in the industries of insurance, publishing and financial services and the capital of Iowa. Home to the Iowa Caucus, Des Moines plays a vital role in American politics and many presidential candidates have set Des Moines as the headquarters for their election campaigns. Fly with cheap Des Moines flights and save big on your next trip.
The city is distinguished by spectacular architecture, most notably the commanding state capitol building, the governor's mansion, and Salisbury House, a Tudor estate. Visiting art-lovers enjoy exploring the striking Des Moines Arts Center, which houses a collection of American and European masterpieces and modern sculpture, as well as the Science Center of Iowa, filled with hands-on exhibits about nature and physics. With cheap flights to Des Moines from CheapOair you can splurge more while visiting the attractions and shopping. The downtown Farmers' Market, Merle Hay Mall, one of America’s oldest, and Jordan Creek Town Center, which covers over 2 million square feet are excellent opportunities to pick up local arts and souvenirs. Lively in arts and culture, visitors to Des Moines can enjoy art galleries, the Des Moines Art Festival and Des Moines Playhouse. Don’t forget to head to the East Village district downtown for shops, galleries, cafes, bars, lounges, and nightclubs. Since Kansas City and Minneapolis are located very close to the city, you might even be tempted to take day trips to these destinations. Book the best Des Moines flights on CheapOair. |
