Des Moines
The Moines is the capital and the largest city in the US state of Iowa with a population of about 215,000. The name of the city dates back to the Des Moines River, which flows through the city, arguing about the importance of the name. One possibility is that "of the Moines" is derived from the Trappist monks (Moines de la Trappe), that is, "of the monks". Another possible significance comes from the "Moingona" Indians, who had built their tomb hills here.
| Des Moines | ||
| state | Iowa | |
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| resident | 203,433 (2010) | |
| height | 291 m | |
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background
The Fort Des Moines was founded in 1843 at the confluence of the "Des Moines River" with the "Raccoon River". It should help to control the Sauk and Meskwaki Indians who have been resettled from their traditional country in the east of Iowa. In 1846 the fort was abandoned after the Sauk and Meskwaki were moved back to Indian territory. In 1851, Fort Des Moines was declared a city and the name of the city was shortened to "Des Moines".
Soon after, coal was found in the territory of the city. These deposits were dismantled from 1864 onwards, but they were largely exhausted as early as 1908. In the course of the 20th century numerous insurance companies settled in Des Moines, as well as companies from the logistics and data processing industries. They gave the city a reputation as the country's most prosperous city.
arrival
By plane
- 1 Des Moines Airport. IATA Code: DSM, ICAO Code: KDSM The airport is called "international" but is only used nationally on regular services.
by train
By bus
On the street
- Interstate 80 comes from Omaha and continues to Chicago.
- Interstate 35 comes from Oklahoma City and continues to Minneapolis.
By ship
mobility
sights
- 1 Des Moines Art Center (Art Museum). The museum was opened in 1948.
- 2 Financial Center. tower completed in 1973. Since 2016, it has housed a Wells Fargo History Museum
- 3 Science Center of Iowa
- 4 Capitol Building (Iowa State Capitol). The building has a rectangular plan, overlooked by a dome covered with 23-carat gold leaf. The rotunda under the dome has a diameter of 24 m, a narrow spiral staircase leads to an altitude of 84 m. The smaller domes on the corners are covered with copper.
- 5 Salisbury House
- 6 Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- 7 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA 50309. Tel: +1 515 3236290.
activities
- 1 Adventureland Park, 3200 Adventureland Dr., Altoona, IA 50009. Tel: +1 515 2662121.
- 2 Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009. Tel: +1 515 9671000.
purchase
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Tel: +1 515 2455500.
- 2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Tel: +1 515 6578181.