Discover the Best Day Trips around the Quad Cities
Looking for fun places near the Quad Cities? QC.LocalDayTrips.com is your local guide to unforgettable adventures across Iowa and Illinois — all within easy driving distance. Plan a spontaneous weekend, a family road trip, or a day away without going far!
Brenton Skating Plaza
Brenton Skating Plaza is an outdoor ice-skating facility located in Downtown Des Moines. From November to March, the facility offers open-air skating for all ages. Located on the Principal Riverwalk along the Des Moines River, this ice-skating facility and family entertainment venue opened in 2006 thanks to a gift from the Brenton Foundation. Brenton Skating Plaza is an official member of the U.S. Ice Rink Association.
