Best places: Non profit organizations in Iowa

Farming- & vaudeville-history museums, antique trolleys & carousel, fairs, plays, swap meets & more.

Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.

😠 My son Joshua has attended Camp Courageous for the past three years without any issues. However, on Tuesday, he had a meltdown and the camp called me to come pick him up. I was frustrated, hurt, and angry. The camp told me that they would call me back in 5 minutes after talking to the director, but...

19th century life showcased through 22 period buildings, including Wyatt Earp's boyhood home.

👍👍 I'm a Des Moines transplant. Some locals suggested I come here for First Friday. What a wonderful experience! It was so interesting to see everyone's craft and grab some unique gifts for my loved ones. The availability of food and drinks while we walked through also elevated the whole experience. I...

👍 Great place to bring kids to see miniature train displays. Very educational and hopefully fund III ng will be improve so that it will be able to continue to restore this historical landmark

Garden-lined 1836 mansion featuring tours, concerts & cultural programs plus a gift & flower shop.

👍👍 I don't know how they did it but they made a simple bacon, egg and cheese panini one of the best breakfasts I've ever had! And such a unique concept! Its a garden-to-plate restaurant, built in the heart of a downtown neighborhood, with art from local artists featured in the decor. Their food is made...

👍👍 Super cool place, very rustic aesthetic, cool and Goofy merchandise in the gift shop, Lego set was cool, had fun climbing around inside windmill! Local cider was very tasty as well, definitely worth the stop! Football! Also had a cool 10 min video detailing the history of the place❤️❤️❤️

👍👍 I often stop in for Roasters coffee - Honey Ginger coconut milk latte. Last weekend I also had lunch at Caribbean Kitchen. Staff was super friendly! We ordered and while we were waiting they got a new special out that I would have ordered had we known it was coming - he gave us a small scoop to try...

👍👍 We took our kids to the grout museum to see the planetarium show. Absolutely loved it! Then we checked out the history of toys where the kids were able to play a life size sorry! Highly recommend

Venue for performances by touring musicians of all stripes plus a cafe, open-mike sessions & more.

Over 7,000 works on display with emphasis on 20th-century American art plus classes for all ages.

👍 Just signed up for a Y membership. I’ve frequented various locations and I would consider this one the nicest, cleanest facility. The staff involved in getting me started was very informative, patient, and helpful. Big shout out to Jermaine and Jared! However, after I signed up, I came back later in...

👍👍 Best fitness setup in the city!! Awesome Olympic-sized swimming pool, over 5,000 sq ft of workout space, a 1/8 mile indoor track, racquet ball courts for days, multiple basketball courts, steam room, sauna and an indoor batting cage. This place is the best in the city!!

Large half-timbered A-frame with historical exhibits & artifacts of Danish culture in America.

🫤 The staff has gotten lazy over the years. All the great nurses I knew seem to have left. I used to really love this place, I hope they do better. Especially for the kids sake.

👍👍 Both of my kids absolutely loved this place and so did I! They have so many great toys and activities, my three year old and 18 month old kept themselves very busy while we were there!!! Staff was friendly and the facility was clean and we'll organized! Almost every morning, my son asks if we can go...