Unique Experiences

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Let out your inner child, Greater Des Moines is full of family-friendly adventures for all ages. Find interactive exhibits, hands-on learning and take in the wonders of nature at the Blank Park Zoo.  Greater Des Moines offers activities and attractions that the kiddos will go crazy for and mom and dad will love.

Overnight Stay - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

A one night "Two for Breakfast" stay for a Friday or Saturday night plus two breakfast buffets in the morning to include non-alcoholic beverages and taxes in the Rock River Grill & Tavern on the second floor. 

Experience comfort, convenience and style at Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Set in the vibrant downtown business district, our hotel places you near DSM Airport and offers a complimentary roundtrip shuttle. Walk to nearby shopping, dining and nightlife. Step into our luxurious hotel rooms and suites for a relaxing stay, featuring pampering bedding, stunning city views and deluxe amenities. Elsewhere in our hotel, we offer an indoor pool and modern fitness center. Enjoy our concierge and valet services, room service, a local area shuttle and complimentary Wi-Fi in all of our public spaces. Fuel up for a day of meetings at Rock River Grill and Tavern or stop by Mash+Marrow for cocktails.

Family 4-Pack of Admission Tickets - Science Center of Iowa

Family 4-Pack of Admission Tickets to the Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater. 

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires visitors by bringing learning to life.
Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI's hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming attract Iowans and distant visitors. Through daily visitors, a statewide educational outreach program and the NAEYC-accredited SCI Preschool, the Science Center of Iowa serves more than 300,000 people annually.

Family Four Pack - Blank Park Zoo

Admission to the zoo for 2 adults and 2 children. 

The following exhibits are generally open every day:
Addax ( may be off exhibit on colder days)
Aldabra Tortoises (viewable indoors)
Amur Tiger; Bald Eagles; Discovery Center
Eland (off exhibit on colder days)
Flamingos (off exhibit on colder days)
Gibbons (off exhibit on colder days)
Giraffe (viewable indoors during poor weather, enter from north path near the rhino exhibit)
Japanese Macaques; Lemurs (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Lions; Ostrich; Otter; Penguins
Rhinos (viewable indoors on colder days)
Seals/Sea Lions; Wallabies (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Gift Shop

Four General Tour Passes - Living History Farms

Complimentary 2019 Tour Passes good for Adult or Child General Tour

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Midwestern rural life experiences. Living History Farms seeks to re-create the daily routines of representative historical years by means of “living history” interpretation.

Item Special Note

"Two for Breakfast" Stay - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Restrictions: Void on high occupancy nights. Coupon expires 2/28/2020. The expiration date will not be extended. Void February 14th and December 31st.

Valid at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown only. 

Gratuities are not included.

Prior reservations are required. Reservations must be made directly with Chris at 515/245-5529 and may not be made using the internet or Marriott's 800 reservation line.

Family 4-Pack of Admission Tickets - Science Center of Iowa

Tickets Expire 8/31/2020. Does not include admission into Blank IMAX Theater or special events. Must redeem at SCI Box Office.

Family Four Pack - Blank Park Zoo

Coupon expires 12/31/2019

Four General Tour Passes - Living History Farms

Expires October 18, 2019 - Not Valid on event days