Ryan's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Des Moines
See the Drake Men's and women's basketball team just blocks away at the Knapp Center. Or just stroll through the beautiful, & historic campus
University Avenue
University AvenueSee the Drake Men's and women's basketball team just blocks away at the Knapp Center. Or just stroll through the beautiful, & historic campus
Food scene
Fong's on Forest
3018 Forest AveArguably the best pizza in town! If it’s ur first time u gotta try the crab Rangoon
Fernando's Mexican Grill
2650 University AvenueCoffee
Mars Cafe
2318 University Ave
Freedom Blend Coffee
2329 Hickman RdEntertainment
Des Moines' quintessential music venue, just minutes away in the city's historic East Village
20 locals recommend
Wooly's
504 E Locust StDes Moines' quintessential music venue, just minutes away in the city's historic East Village
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking meters
When parking downtown you will need to pay the hourly parking meters Mon-Sat 9am-9pm at a rate of $1.25/hour