Des Moines Recommendations
Favorite Eats
Delicious beers, unique menu, and lovely pet-friendly patio!
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lua Brewing
1525 High StreetDelicious beers, unique menu, and lovely pet-friendly patio!
An amazing menu with an ambiance to match. On the pricier side but worth every penny.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harbinger
2724 Ingersoll AveAn amazing menu with an ambiance to match. On the pricier side but worth every penny.
German comfort food in an old-world German bier hall. Das boot!
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hessen Haus
101 SW 4th StGerman comfort food in an old-world German bier hall. Das boot!
Get Outside
Get some fresh air and enjoy large modern art pieces.
78 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ipharki yezibonakaliso ze-Pappajohn
1330 Grand AveGet some fresh air and enjoy large modern art pieces.
Walk, run, or bike this paved 3-mile trail around a beautiful lake.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Grays Lake
Walk, run, or bike this paved 3-mile trail around a beautiful lake.
A heavily wooded 3-mile trail great for hiking, walking, running, or mountain biking.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Brown's Woods
465 Brown's Woods DriveA heavily wooded 3-mile trail great for hiking, walking, running, or mountain biking.
Things to Do
Pickleball, bocce ball, ping pong, board games, and more!
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
SMASH PARK
6625 Coachlight DrPickleball, bocce ball, ping pong, board games, and more!
Local comedy club with both stand-up and improv shows. Check their website for show descriptions!
Teehee's Comedy Club
1433 Walnut StLocal comedy club with both stand-up and improv shows. Check their website for show descriptions!
Noce Jazz Club
1326 Walnut StListen to live jazz and enjoy a cocktail.
Shopping
Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek PkwyLarge indoor mall.
Outlets of Des Moines
801 Bass Pro Dr NWBeautiful outdoor outlet mall.
Valley Junction
Antiques & vintage, specialty shops, and more.
Coffee
A female-owned local favorite. Amazing pastries downtown Des Moines!
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Scenic Route Bakery
350 E Locust StA female-owned local favorite. Amazing pastries downtown Des Moines!
This place is a vibe. Great ambiance and great coffee.
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
1910 Cottage Grove AveThis place is a vibe. Great ambiance and great coffee.