What's Chautauqua Park Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Chautauqua Park? Places like Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Wells Fargo Arena are just a little farther away. Iowa Events Center and Hy Vee Hall are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Chautauqua Park
Flying to:
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 5.6 mi (9 km) from Chautauqua Park
Things to See and Do in and around Chautauqua Park
Things to See near Chautauqua Park:
- Drake University (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
- Wells Fargo Arena (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
- Iowa Events Center (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
- Hy Vee Hall (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
Things to Do near Chautauqua Park:
- Hoyt Sherman Place (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Des Moines Art Center (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Merle Hay Mall (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)
- Iowa State Fairgrounds (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
- Valley Junction (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Des Moines?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 72°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 29°F)
- Rainiest months: May, June, August, April (average 5 inches of rainfall)