Des Moines, Iowa
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant 14-acre garden in the heart of the city, featuring a geodesic conservatory with tropical plants and extensive outdoor gardens.
Geodesic dome conservatory; Water Garden; Rose Garden; Corpse Flower (when blooming).
Escape the winter in the tropical dome; Stroll through the outdoor gardens; Have lunch at the Trellis Café.
Year-round.
Admission fee required.
Trellis Café; Garden Shop; Event spaces.
The cafe serves excellent locally-sourced food.
Iowa State Capitol; Asian Gardens.