This was an interesting tour learning about the history of the mansion. There is so much to learn and the governor has only been residing here for a short time. For just a few bucks, it is well worth the short tour.
Educational and fun to see where the Govenor and his family spend some of their time. It has been a long while since I have been there, but really enjoyed it.
This house is beautiful and full of stories. We really enjoyed the tour and loved seeing it. The beautiful staircase with the stained glass window was marvelous. The whole property was really great to see.
We did a drive-by of Terrace Hill. It's a beautiful property. Now the Iowa Governor's Mansion, previously the Hubbell Family Home.
We had a lovely time touring the grounds of Terrace Hill. Beautiful home, beautiful grounds and the most interesting conversation with the Governor and First Lady. Would highly recommend this attraction to all.
You'll be captured by its ornamentation frills . The tours of the public areas of its interior also will keep you interested. It would be fun to be able also see the upper floors that is the state governor's private residence, but you need an invitation from the governor to do so.
It’s probably just me, but I am uncomfortable touring a house that people live in. Since this is the governor’s house, the family was there on my tour out in the backyard. You only get to see the first and second floor, and family lives on the third floor, but the kids were out playing in the backyard I felt like I was intruding. The tour starts in the carriage house, and they have the history of the house and a short film which is very good witch actors portraying the families that lived in the house. Then you walk over to the house. You can take pictures of the outside, but none on the inside which is a shame since it is spectacular. My tour guide was very good, and I ended up taking the tour solo so we could talk. If you like Victorian style old houses, this one is a treat. From crystal chandeliers to hand carved woodwork, it really is spectacular. Parking is on the street, which is narrow and winding.
We were the only 2 people on our tour, so maybe that's why it was so fun ---- but really, our guide was interesting, and we learned a lot on our tour. He took his time, which let us really look around and take in the details. Des Moines' governor is lucky to have such a gem available to him!
It is a vary nice old home in the DSM area were the Gov. of Iowa lives . It was built back in the late 1890s
Really a nice view at night. Flying in to Des Moines it glows.