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Botanical Center
Hours of Operation
- Open daily Thurs. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
909 Robert D Ray Dr
Des Moines, IA 50316
Des Moines, IA 50316
Description
The 14-acre Des Moines Botanical Center strives to educate and bring botanical displays to the Des Moines community. The center features the largest variety of plants in the Midwest, roughly 15,000 species that range from tropical to desert ecosystems. The center is located in the River Hills Park,...
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Updated 07/25/2009
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Located at the center of the great state of Iowa – known to many as the corncob state because of the many miles of sprawling cornfields – you will find the clean and pristine, bustling city of Des Moines. Originally founded in mid-1800s as a fort for t...
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One of the coolest botanical centers in the country, this awesome fourteen acre center sits adjacent to the Des Moines River and is one of the most popular of all attractions that can be found in this city. It annually sees hundreds of thousands of visitors and can be very packed during certain times of the year. Make sure that you call ahead when you are here so that you can find out the best time to visit this must-see destination. Also make sure that you set aside plenty of time to really take in all of the sights that are here; it is recommended that you set aside at least half a day.