Host Hotels & Attractions

Host Hotel Rates and Reservation Information

Make it a weekend in Des Moines by staying at one of the two official host hotels of Dam to Dam. Both hotels are just a few meters from the finish and packet pickup and are offering special rates to Dam to Dam participants.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309


The Marriott Downtown special room rate for Dam to Dam participants/families is $113 per night. Reservations for double bed rooms must be made by phone. Guests must identify themselves as affiliated with the Dam to Dam Race to receive the room discount. Reservations other than double bed rooms may be made online by using the link below. Reservations must be made on or before Thursday, May 13, 2010 or special rates will not apply. See map below for location of the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

• Double Bed Room >> Phone Reservations Only: 800.514.4681
• Other Rooms >> Online Reservations

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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309


The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel special room rate for Dam to Dam participants/families is $110 per night. Reservations can be made by phone or online and guests must identify themselves as affiliated with the Dam to Dam to receive the discount. Reservations must be made on or before Thursday, May 13, 2010 or special rates will not apply. See map below for location of the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

• Phone Reservations >> 800.514.4706
• Online Reservations

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Map of Host Hotels and Downtown Attractions

 

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Four Favorite Downtown Des Moines Attractions

• The Historic East Village
  Like Greenwich Village in New York City - but on a smaller scale - downtown’s East Village offers an eclectic blend of historic buildings, hip eateries, boutiques, and a wide variety of other retail establishments. Plus, with new apartments and several loft-style housing projects springing up the area, East Village has taken on a comfortable neighborhood feel.
  >> MAP OF THE EAST VILLAGE
  
  
  
• The Historic Court Avenue District
  Anchored at the west end by the stalwart Polk County Court House, the Court District extends east to the river bridge. Period street lamps, planters and park benches dot the sidewalks, making it an attractive and pedestrian-friendly setting. The sounds of Jazz, Hip-hop and Indie rock music spill onto the streets, as do tantalizing scents from the diverse selection of restaurants throughout the District. An assortment of residential lofts and apartments perched above and throughout the Court District encompass the live, work and play feel of the thriving Des Moines downtown scene.
  
  
  
• Downtown Farmer's Market
  The Downtown Farmers' Market offers delicious spring greens, herbs, and a variety of spring produce early on in the season.  Vegetable and herb plants are in abundance, as well as hanging floral baskets, bedding plants and perennials.  Market patrons can expect to see nearly 200 vendors, from 47 Iowa counties, with farm fresh products including Iowa raised pork, beef, lamb, poultry, fish, elk, baked breads, pies and cinnamon rolls.  Shoppers can also find nuts, eggs, butter, cheese, wine, jams, jellies, beautiful cut flowers, unique hostas and a vast assortment of locally created arts, crafts, jewelry, rugs, and clothing. >> MAP OF THE FARMER'S MARKET
  
  
  
• Pappajohn Sculpture Garden
  The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is built directly within a major crossroads of the urban grid, making it unlike any other sculpture garden in the United States, and will contribute to the ongoing revitalization of the surrounding neighborhood. It features 24 works donated to the Des Moines Arts Center by the Pappajohns. The total value of the works donated by the couple is estimated at more than $40 million.
  
  

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Parking in Downtown Des Moines

The City of Des Moines has many parking garages available for participants and spectators to use on the day of the race. >> VIEW MAP OF PARKING IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES

More Information about the Des Moines Area

For more information on attractions in and around the Des Moines area, please visit the GREATER DES MOINES CONVENTION CENTER AND VISTORS BUREAU website.