Guidebook for Des Moines
Sightseeing
Grays Lake
Grays LakeWonderful for walking and taking in some sights!
Capital Square
A beautiful building built in 1886.
Arts & Culture
A wonderful museum, that features a fabulous private collection of some of modern art's bests.
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Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveA wonderful museum, that features a fabulous private collection of some of modern art's bests.
Food Scene
Delicious wood-oven pizza and Italian cuisine in a bustling settling. One of Des Moines' first 'hip' restaurants.
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Centro
1003 Locust StDelicious wood-oven pizza and Italian cuisine in a bustling settling. One of Des Moines' first 'hip' restaurants.
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll AveSome of DSM's best coffee!
Bakery and coffee shop, that makes some of the best breads and croissants you've ever tasted!!!
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La Mie Bakery
841 42nd StBakery and coffee shop, that makes some of the best breads and croissants you've ever tasted!!!
Flying Mango
4345 Hickman RdA fave restaurant of ours.
Skip's
4000 Fleur DrA neighborhood favorite of ours. Try the chicken fingers!!!
Old West Mexican Restaurant
4138 Fleur DrFast, fresh, delicious Mexican food...another neighborhood staple.
Drinks & Nightlife
Where you'll meet some of the most interesting characters DSM has to offer, from all walks of life.
The Greenwood Lounge
3707 Ingersoll AveWhere you'll meet some of the most interesting characters DSM has to offer, from all walks of life.
The Royal Mile
210 4th StBeers from near and far.
Located in Valley Junction, a street filled with antique shops and more, this is a must visit bar with great food to boot!
G Mig's 5th Street Pub
128 5th StLocated in Valley Junction, a street filled with antique shops and more, this is a must visit bar with great food to boot!
Confluence Brewing Company
1235 Thomas Beck RdA great Des Moines brewery!
Shopping
Manhattan Deli
3705 Ingersoll AveOne of the best delis in DSM.
Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek PkwyA popular shopping mall destination.
Back Country
2702 Beaver AveOur favorite outdoor store in DSM.
Everything Else
Popular spot for shops, tea, coffee, restaurants, and lots of buzz.
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East Village
Popular spot for shops, tea, coffee, restaurants, and lots of buzz.
Home to great concerts, basketball games and more!
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Wells Fargo Arena
233 Center StHome to great concerts, basketball games and more!
Essentials
Our favorite has-it-all organic, pre-made grocery store, with beautiful flowers, delicious meats and cheeses and local beers.
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Gateway Market
2002 Woodland AveOur favorite has-it-all organic, pre-made grocery store, with beautiful flowers, delicious meats and cheeses and local beers.