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Life in Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines
Des Moines University is located in the center of America's heartland, right at the junction of Interstates 80 and 35, making it easy to get to and from several large metro areas.
Des Moines University campus is just minutes from the I-235 freeway system. Des Moines International Airport is just 10 minutes from campus, and offers convenient short-and long-term parking just steps away from the terminal.
Des Moines prides itself on a relaxed metropolitan lifestyle abounding in recreational and cultural activities. Highlights include:
- Concerts, theater, Broadway shows, opera, art exhibits, live music and semiprofessional sports
- A downtown area featuring an enclosed skywalk system that connects all major retail, business and entertainment centers
- Historic Court Avenue District offering a variety of events, cuisine and music
- Just outside the city are numerous lakes, parks and recreational areas, some of which are connected to the city through bike paths
Snapshot of Des Moines
- Metro population of 450,000
- Affordable housing
- Cultural attractions & entertainment
- Public transportation
- Outstanding public schools
- Manageable traffic
- Low crime rate
- Convenient airport access just 10 minutes from campus
Des Moines Capitol Building
Adventureland Theme Park
Science Center of Iowa
Iowa Cubs Game
Jordan Creek Mall
Des Moines Art Center
