What's Western Gateway Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Western Gateway? While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. There's plenty more to see, including Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Public Library.
How to Get to Western Gateway
Flying to:
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Western Gateway
Things to See and Do in and around Western Gateway
What to See in Western Gateway
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Des Moines Public Library
- The Temple for Performing Arts
Things to Do near Western Gateway:
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Hoyt Sherman Place (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
- Science Center of Iowa (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)
- Lauridsen Amphitheater (1.1 mi/1.8 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)