State of Iowa Historical Building
600 E. Locust St., Des Moines 50319 Driving directions
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One block away from the State Capitol, the red granite and glass ziggurat contains eye-catching exhibits about various periods of Iowa history. On the west side of the building, three levels of exhibits—which don't shy away from thorny topics such as the wresting of land from Native Americans, racism, and industry's deleterious effects on the environment—surround a bright, oak-floored atrium.

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  • From $121
    AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village
    Very good 8.4
    268 m - 401 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines 50309
  • From $107
    Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
    Fabulous 8.7
    408 m - 201 East Locust Street, Des Moines IA 50309
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    Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
    Good 7.3
    548 m - 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines IA 50309

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