Scenic Drives near Des Moines, Iowa

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Scenic drives to consider in the Des Moines area are listed below. Click on any scenic byway or backway listed below for complete information.

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More Info Dragoon Trail

6 hours
200 miles (321 km)

Lightly armed cavalry soldiers known as Dragoons were among the first people to scout Iowa after the Black Hawk Purchase of 1832 put the area under U.S. control. In the summer of 1835, the Dragoons blazed a trail along the Des Moines river and established outposts from present-day Des Moines to Fort...

More Info Iowa Valley Scenic Byway

Allow about 4 hours to tour this byway.
70 miles (112 km)

This byway meanders across the Iowa River Valley in east central Iowa. It encompasses the historic Amana Colonies that are known today for their fine craftsmanship and excellent German-style restaurants. These seven villages formed a communal society in the 1850's, most of the settlers being members...

More Info Western Skies Scenic Byway

140 miles (225 km)

Looking to broaden your horizon? Look no further than the Western Skies Scenic Byway. Here you will find larger-than-life horizons, colorful prarie sunsets, rolling meadows, and picturesque rivers. Lose yourself in the miles of Americana as you explore and find Danish villages, and real windmills, a...

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