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Des Moines
Sculpture garden, craft cocktails & Iowa nice
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
$212/night
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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
$161/night
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Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn
$159/night
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
$156/night
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
$151.05/night
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Woodspring Suites West Des Moines
$149.99/night
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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
$139/night
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
$132.05/night
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About Des Moines
Des Moines surprises with one of America's best sculpture gardens and a thriving East Village food scene.
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