Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
Coffee shop with a solid breakfast and lunch menu, in a great atmosphere.
31 locals recommend
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
1910 Cottage Grove AveCoffee shop with a solid breakfast and lunch menu, in a great atmosphere.
A better and local version of Whole Foods. Great cafe, groceries and ready to eat food...surprisingly good sushi.
35 locals recommend
Gateway Market
2002 Woodland AveA better and local version of Whole Foods. Great cafe, groceries and ready to eat food...surprisingly good sushi.
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court Ave
Gusto Pizza Co
2301 Ingersoll AveArtisan Pizza, just down the hill.
Woody's Smoke Shack
2511 Cottage Grove Ave Great BBQ with fresh corn bread
Drake Diner
1111 25th St Classic dinner, serving breakfast lunch and dinner.
Sightseeing
Iowa State Capitol
1007 E Grand Ave
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Ave
Terrace Hill Historic Site
2300 Grand AveEverything Else
Drake University
2507 University AveGetting Around
Des Moines International Airport
5800 Fleur Dr
Parks & Nature
Grays Lake
Water Works Park
Water Works ParkArts & Culture
Des Moines Social Club
900 Mulberry St
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Jr PkwyA five minute walk to great concerts and events in a beautiful historic theater.
16 locals recommend
Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Ave A five minute walk to great concerts and events in a beautiful historic theater.