Big City Amenities

If you’re looking for a great place to live, learn, work and play, take a look at Des Moines!

With easy access to great cultural attractions, eclectic local shopping, dining options, and sporting events, Des Moines offers something for everyone, no matter the season. As Iowa’s capital, Des Moines is a hub of activity including: outdoor concerts, hundreds of miles of bike trails, Broadway musicals at the Des Moines Civic Center, outdoor skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, a world-class art center, science center, Division I collegiate and professional sporting events, plus much more! 

With a metro population of nearly 700,000, Des Moines offers all the big city amenities while maintaining all the comforts and charm of a mid-sized community.

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Where We're Located

Des Moines sits at the crossroads of I-80 and I-35, making it just a few hours from other major cities.

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Des Moines is an extremely fun and livable city with all the amenities of a bigger city, but without the traffic. The Farmer’s Market is one of the best I’ve been to and the food scene has options from milkshake bars and diners to upscale steakhouses.

Tommy LoDuca, MD

Transitional Year Graduate