Food Scene
Great, local chocolate shop just 3 blocks away. They also have coffee and a few seating areas to enjoy the shop.
16 locals recommend
Chocolaterie Stam
2814 Ingersoll AveGreat, local chocolate shop just 3 blocks away. They also have coffee and a few seating areas to enjoy the shop.
Lua Brewing
1525 High Streetgreat local brewery and food venue. kettle sours, Michelin chef.
Exile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut Stfood, beers, and a very large patio.
The Walnut
1417 Walnut Stgreat place for drinks and creative eats
Great local coffee shop right down the street. some light eats as well.
15 locals recommend
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll AveGreat local coffee shop right down the street. some light eats as well.
Local coffee and lunch spot. great to hang out or meet up for a quick business meeting. Free refills on coffee.
31 locals recommend
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
1910 Cottage Grove AveLocal coffee and lunch spot. great to hang out or meet up for a quick business meeting. Free refills on coffee.
Sightseeing
Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Avehistoric venu within walking distance.
great spot to hang out and see the art installations. A lot of great local eateries in this area as well.
78 locals recommend
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Avegreat spot to hang out and see the art installations. A lot of great local eateries in this area as well.
Trellis restaurant is a great place to grab lunch, especially during winter for a warm breeze near the dome.
The gardens are great to tour and there are events throughout the year. if you belong to another garden, many events or tours can be discounted.
53 locals recommend
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray DrTrellis restaurant is a great place to grab lunch, especially during winter for a warm breeze near the dome.
The gardens are great to tour and there are events throughout the year. if you belong to another garden, many events or tours can be discounted.
drinks
good little bar for some quick drinks. patio for the nice days. just a few blocks away.
Ingersoll Tap
2837 Ingersoll Avegood little bar for some quick drinks. patio for the nice days. just a few blocks away.
Juniper Moon
2005 Ingersoll AveGreat place for some upscale drinks.
The Cave DSM
1437 Walnut StreetGreat, organic, wines and a place to hang out.