Discover the Best Day Trips around the Quad Cities
Looking for fun places near the Quad Cities? QC Day Trips 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 peaceful 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.
