Known for its quality of life, Des Moines offers all the benefits of a large city, yet is just moments away from serene rural settings.
    
The metropolitan Des Moines area is the region’s center for business, agriculture, education, government, culture and the arts. It offers an exceptional array of historic districts, shopping malls and  specialty shops...and numerous opportunities to enjoy:

• spectator sports — Iowa Cubs AAA baseball, Des Moines Buccaneers ice hockey and Iowa Barnstormers indoor arena football;
• an exceptional selection of recreational facilities — golf courses, bike and nature trails, parks, Saylorville Lake and much more;
• major cultural attractions — the Des Moines Art Center, the Science Center of Iowa, the Botanical Center, Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines Playhouse;
• an outstanding primary and secondary educational system — Des Moines’ public, parochial and private schools and other area schools are rated among the nation’s best. Nearly a dozen colleges and universities offer post-secondary educational opportunities in the central Iowa area.

In downtown Des Moines, you’ll find an extensive, climate-controlled skywalk system that leads you to nearby businesses, shops, restaurants and the expansive summertime Farmer’s Market.
    
Whether it is a stroll among the picturesque shops of Valley Junction, a jog along one of the city’s many bicycle paths, competing in a winter skywalk golf tournament, a special evening at the opera or an afternoon at the zoo, Des Moines is a friendly, special place to live, learn and enjoy.
    
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