Shopping
A monthly pop up retail store.
RJ Home
135 S Chestnut AveGreat place to find home goods.
The Des Moines farmers market is a must see. Tons of vendors from fresh produce to homemade goods and of course the best food vendors around.
16 locals recommend
Farmers Market
231-299 Water StThe Des Moines farmers market is a must see. Tons of vendors from fresh produce to homemade goods and of course the best food vendors around.
Dollar General
1003 Guthrie StreetLocal DG about 5 minutes down the interstate.
Hometown Market
145 South Chestnut AvenueSmall town grocery store about 7 minutes away. They have the basics.
Sightseeing
Great paved walking/biking trail. Trailhead about 7 minutes north of our place. Look it up and find out the many stops and food/bars along the 70+ mile trail!
Raccoon River Valley Trail
Raccoon River Valley TrailGreat paved walking/biking trail. Trailhead about 7 minutes north of our place. Look it up and find out the many stops and food/bars along the 70+ mile trail!
Great secluded hiking area. A little muddy and must take gravel to get there.
Kuehn Conservation area
32828 Houston TrailGreat secluded hiking area. A little muddy and must take gravel to get there.
Madison County
The covered bridges are a staple and the food and shopping in Winterset is great.
One of the most popular bike trails in central Iowa. Great photo spots on the bridge over the Des Moines river. Excellent food/bars to stop along the way. Stretches from Ankeny to Woodward IA.
16 locals recommend
High Trestle Trail Bridge
2335 Qf LnOne of the most popular bike trails in central Iowa. Great photo spots on the bridge over the Des Moines river. Excellent food/bars to stop along the way. Stretches from Ankeny to Woodward IA.
Food scene
Covered Bridges Winery
2207 170th TrailBeautiful views.
Winterset Cidery
1638 US-169Gorgeous views and great hard cider.
Brickyard Burgers & Brews
1802 Greene StreetGreat food and right on the bike trail.
Beans & Beignets
105 South Chestnut AvenueGreat coffee and food
Waveland West Booneville
35653 Ute AvenueGreat breakfast place 10 minutes from our place.
Early Bird Brunch
9250 University AvenueWedding Venue
Gorgeous rustic and rural wedding venue just down the road
Barnes' Place
20932 350th StGorgeous rustic and rural
wedding venue just down the road.
Neighborhoods
Locally owned shops with lots of character. Also a West Elm and plenty of places to eat/drink. Just avoid Mondays. Most shops are closed.
64 locals recommend
East Village
Locally owned shops with lots of character. Also a West Elm and plenty of places to eat/drink. Just avoid Mondays. Most shops are closed.
Thursday farmers markets. Lots of antique and newer shops. Great food at all restaurants.
46 locals recommend
Valley Junction
Thursday farmers markets. Lots of antique and newer shops. Great food at all restaurants.
Laundry
Laundromat 10-15 minutes from our place.
Adel Laundromat
108 Nile Kinnick Dr N