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Iowa State Capitol Rated #2 for all Des Moines things to do

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East 9th and Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-5591
OverviewBuilt between 1871 and 1886, this magnificent building is one of the nation's finest examples of 19th century architecture. Its dome, constructed of steel and brick, is externally... more
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free and awsome super place to see and you must go. i loved it and it is so wow!! if you don't go you will miss out on history and fun...more
If you come to Des Moines, you have to see the capitol!! It has REAL gold on the tops!! A breathtaking site. No matter what state I see...more
I cannot believe such an obscure state like IOWA has the most beautiful capitol in the US. Everything about it is so magnificent, and...more
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    (1871) Towering central dome covered with 23-carat gold leaf; four smaller... more

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Nearby CitiesBerwick, IA (5.5 miles) | West Des Moines, IA (5.6 miles) | Urbandale, IA (5.6 miles) | Clive, IA (6.0 miles) | Johnston, IA (6.6 miles)
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