Guidebook for Des Moines

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Guidebook for Des Moines

Sightseeing

Walking, biking, morning yoga, paddle boats, kayaks, outdoor movies, romantic walks, eagle sighting, roller blading, fishing, beach, and much more.
10 locals recommend
Grays Lake
Grays Lake
10 locals recommend
Walking, biking, morning yoga, paddle boats, kayaks, outdoor movies, romantic walks, eagle sighting, roller blading, fishing, beach, and much more.
47 locals recommend
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St
47 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Dr
53 locals recommend

Food Scene

Great food especially pizza. Best happy hour in the area. Large outdoor patio on elevated street scape.
42 locals recommend
Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll Ave
42 locals recommend
Great food especially pizza. Best happy hour in the area. Large outdoor patio on elevated street scape.
Large meeting room available
Caribou Coffee
3220 Ingersoll Ave
Large meeting room available
Fast food
Pita Pit
2708 Ingersoll Avenue
Fast food
Fast food
6 locals recommend
Subway
3030 Ingersoll Ave
6 locals recommend
Fast food
Fast food
7 locals recommend
Jimmy John's
2705 Grand Ave
7 locals recommend
Fast food
Fast food
Firehouse Subs Ingersoll
2708 Ingersoll Ave
Fast food
10 locals recommend
Sakari Sushi Lounge
2605 Ingersoll Ave
10 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Court Avenue
Court Avenue
12 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
303 Locust St
8 locals recommend
Restaurant and bar, very unique asian inspired pizza.
42 locals recommend
Fong's Pizza
223 4th St
42 locals recommend
Restaurant and bar, very unique asian inspired pizza.
Very unique burgers. This is a must try place when visiting Des Moines!
44 locals recommend
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand Ave
44 locals recommend
Very unique burgers. This is a must try place when visiting Des Moines!

Arts & Culture

87 locals recommend
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
87 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
43 locals recommend
Des Moines University
8025 Grand Ave
Music, theater, variety of entertainment
16 locals recommend
Des Moines Social Club
900 Mulberry St
16 locals recommend
Music, theater, variety of entertainment
22 locals recommend
Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St
22 locals recommend
This is a smaller theater connected to the Civic Center. Great theater, especially improv!
Stoner Theater
221 Walnut St
This is a smaller theater connected to the Civic Center. Great theater, especially improv!

Shopping

Unique boutique and local artist
Tandem Brick Gallery
2722 Ingersoll Ave
Unique boutique and local artist
Shops At Roosevelt
833 42nd St
41 locals recommend
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court Ave
41 locals recommend

Essentials

17 locals recommend
Walgreens
606 Walnut St
17 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Wellman's Pub
2920 Ingersoll Ave
15 locals recommend
Star Bar
2811 Ingersoll Ave
15 locals recommend
Ingersoll Tap
2837 Ingersoll Ave
Beer Can Alley Des Moines
409 Court Ave
Joker's Des Moines
216 Court Ave
Great beer selection, and great food!
14 locals recommend
The Royal Mile
210 4th St
14 locals recommend
Great beer selection, and great food!
Always very busy! Fun and exciting with a patio. German beer and Das Boot!
19 locals recommend
Hessen Haus
101 SW 4th St
19 locals recommend
Always very busy! Fun and exciting with a patio. German beer and Das Boot!

Entertainment & Activities

7 locals recommend
Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd St
7 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Arena
233 Center St
27 locals recommend