Food Scene
La Mie Bakery
841 42nd StBreakfast is fantastic along with the fresh baked goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
In East Village on the 6th floor inside the AC Hotel. Cool Place, with good food, and a fantastic view of Des Moines from their patio!
9 locals recommend
The Republic on Grand
401 E Grand AveIn East Village on the 6th floor inside the AC Hotel. Cool Place, with good food, and a fantastic view of Des Moines from their patio!
Arts & Culture
Awesome area in the middle of downtown with plenty of great pieces to fit any art lover, as well as lots to eat, drink, explore!
78 locals recommend
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AveAwesome area in the middle of downtown with plenty of great pieces to fit any art lover, as well as lots to eat, drink, explore!
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveReally great curation of pieces.
Parks & Nature
Awesome spot to chill on the beach, enjoy the swing set and jungle gym, walk/bike/rollerblade around the lake. Head across the street and check out the trees, flowers and lakes and rivers at Water Works Park.
28 locals recommend
Gray's Lake Park
2101 Fleur DrAwesome spot to chill on the beach, enjoy the swing set and jungle gym, walk/bike/rollerblade around the lake. Head across the street and check out the trees, flowers and lakes and rivers at Water Works Park.
Hiking Trails (on & off pavement), Bike Trails, Bird Watching,
17 locals recommend
Greenwood/Ashworth Park & Splashground
4500 Grand AvenueHiking Trails (on & off pavement), Bike Trails, Bird Watching,