CNNMoney.com: Des Moines Second-Best Place for Affordable Homes

Principal Park

No. 2: Des Moines, Iowa

By Stephanie Fletcher
September 2008

Iowa's capital city is for folks who crave a city lifestyle. Catch a ballgame, explore the zoo, stroll through an art museum, or see your favorite band perform at the Wells Fargo Arena. Originally founded as Fort Des Moines in the 1800s, the city has ballooned into a thriving metropolis.

Stroll down the picturesque riverwalk to nearby shops and restaurants, or head to Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs, for a ballgame. A small downtown condo overlooking the river costs around $130,000.

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