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=Fun things to do in Des Moines besides shopping and hitting the bars=

 Home to six professional and amateur teams, the city boasts a sports community that supports its teams.
 * Des Moines Buccaneers USHL Hockey Team (Home games September-April)
 * Iowa Energy NBA D-League Basketball Team (Home games November-April)

100 Things to do and see in Des Moines

 * Sculpture Garden
 * __**Allplay**__ - Our modern entertainment and gaming center has over 100 of the most popular virtual reality, and interactive games.
 * **__Brenton Skating Plaza__** - Ice skating in the winter
 * **__Civic Center of Greater Des Moines__** - Serves as an outstanding performing arts center, where people may be educated, entertained and enlightened.
 * **__Des Moines Botanical Center__** - A largely popular cultural attraction that provides educational & recreational resources to thousand.
 * **__Hoyt Sherman Place__** - A grand manor home built in 1877, now a museum and performing arts center.
 * **__Iowa Events Center__** - From exhibits to concerts with Hy Vee Hall, Wells Fargo Arena, Veteran's Memorial Auditorium and the PLEX.
 * **__Iowa Hall of Pride__** - We showcase the achievements of all Iowans from student athletes to sports legends, movie stars to scientists.
 * **__Science Center of Iowa and IMAX__** - We offer exciting scientific exploration through interactive education, exhibits and programs.
 * **__State Historical Museum__** - The State Historical Society of Iowa has a dual mission of preservation and education.
 * **__Stoner Studio Theater at the Civic Center__** - Located on the main floor of the Civic Center, designed as a flexible-space theater adaptable of a variety of events.
 * **__The Temple for Performing Arts__** - Center of arts, culture, music, entrainment and learning.
 * **__Des Moines Art Center Downtown__** - An extension of the world-renowned Des Moines Art Center, features three or four exciting and fresh exhibitions each year.
 * **__Iowa State Capitol__** - The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines signifies the prodigious spirit of Iowa.
 * **__Sleepy Hollow Sports Park__** - Skiing and Sledding