When many Americans think of Iowa, they think that it is a state covered in corn fields and that's it. There are a lot of great things to do and visit in the Des Moines area according to a Des Moines workers comp lawyer that works there. This article discusses some of the great attractions and places to see and you should consider a trip to this great Midwestern city called Des Moines. A Des Moines workers comp attorney recommends visiting the city in the summer or perhaps during the exciting Iowa caucus time if you are a political junkie.

If you are a lover of the arts, there are several places you can see some wonderful performances in Des Moines. The Civic Center of Great Des Moines has had many Broadway shows and other levels of great live theatre there. They also have many opportunities to see the Des Moines opera, ballet and symphony at different locations in the city. The Des Moines Art Center is a great place to see beautiful art exhibits as well as areas where you can do try some hands on art education also. The latest addition to the arts scene there is the Papa John Sculpture park which is an outside art museum that just opened in September of 2009.

If you are interested in sports, Des Moines has some great things to attend there including a AAA baseball team, the Iowa Chops that is an AHL hockey team, the Iowa Energy which is a NBA development team and the Iowa Barnstormers which is an arena football team. Although, the sports are not all top professional levels as in some cities, the competition, venues and the fans are all huge in Des Moines. One of the most famous sports events that happens yearly in Des Moines are the Drake relays held at Drake University which draws the best collegiate track and field athletes from across the country.

If you are a history buff, take a tour at the capitol building that houses a WWII memorial, a smaller scale of the USS Iowa and an 1894 Soldiers and Sailors Monument. If you wish to know more about the state of Iowa, you can visit the State of Iowa Historical Museum. The Jordan House is another place to see for great local history of the area. It is a Victorian home that was built in 1850 and was once part of the Underground Railroad.

Some fun attractions in Des Moines are the Blank Park Zoo, East Village and Adventure land Park. The zoo is a beautiful park featuring a tropical rain forest and it is 22 acres big. The East Village is a fun area located next to the river is a fun spot to window shop at interesting boutiques, fun restaurants and cafe's and historic homes. Adventure land park is an amusement park that sits right outside the city that has all of the exciting rides and roller coasters you want.