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Des Moines, Iowa
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The Iowa State Fair, held in Des Moines, attracts over a million visitors annually and is famous for its butter sculptures and diverse food offerings.
The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines is the only state capitol in the U.S. with five domes, including a central dome covered in 23-karat gold leaf.
The Des Moines Art Center is renowned for its collection of contemporary art and features works by artists such as Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe.
The Salisbury House is a 42-room mansion modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England, and is filled with rare books and art collections.
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden features a geodesic dome conservatory and a variety of themed gardens, including a rose garden and a bonsai collection.
The museum houses over 80,000 artifacts, including a collection of Civil War battle flags and a replica of a 19th-century coal mine.
The Des Moines Arts Festival is a three-day event that showcases the work of over 180 visual artists and attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year.
Gray's Lake Park offers a 1.9-mile lighted walking trail around the lake, providing scenic views of downtown Des Moines.
