If you are looking to move to a new part of the country and are looking for a city that has a quiet small town charm but with all of the amenities that you expect from a big city, consider Des Moines.

The state capital and most populated city in Iowa, Des Moines has been providing its approximately 200,000 residents with the steady, relaxed way of life that most Americans crave. Located within the south central part of the Hawkeye State, Des Moines is also the meeting point of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River. Home to a number of insurance companies headquarters, Des Moines is also home to one of the few U.S. state capital buildings that have a genuine gold-plated dome.

A progressive city, Des Moines is home to Iowa's finest restaurants, clubs, shopping centers, and museums. Always looking for ways to improve their infrastructure to better suit the needs of its residents, Des Moines is also home to a 3.5 mile-long skywalk conveniently located within its downtown core. This skywalk allows people to travel between buildings without going outside.

Widely considered one of the best cities to live in all of America, Des Moines is also the home to the always popular Iowa State Fair.