Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand AveCentro
1003 Locust StWood fired Pizza is wonderful - with all fresh ingredients
Drinks & Nightlife
East Village
Many bars and restaurants and brew pubs to check out - many with out door patios
12 locals recommend
Court Avenue
Court Avenue Many bars and restaurants and brew pubs to check out - many with out door patios
More of the Gay Alternatives scene - but always some good people watching with a vibe like no where else in Des Moines
6 locals recommend
The Garden Nightclub
525 E Grand AveMore of the Gay Alternatives scene - but always some good people watching with a vibe like no where else in Des Moines
Noce Jazz Club
1326 Walnut StCool Jazz music in a laid back atmosphere
Vaudeville Mews
212 4th StGas Lamp
1501 Grand AveArts & Culture
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveParks & Nature
Wonderful, well known Art Sculptures - many of the same artists in the Mall in Washington DC
78 locals recommend
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AveWonderful, well known Art Sculptures - many of the same artists in the Mall in Washington DC
Essentials
Hy-Vee
420 Court AveShopping
Historic Salvage and lots of Funky finds in this 5 story warehouse.
12 locals recommend
West End Architectural Salvage
22 9th StHistoric Salvage and lots of Funky finds in this 5 story warehouse.
Sightseeing
The Governors Mansion and the area around it - is an awesome thing to see
9 locals recommend
Terrace Hill Historic Site
2300 Grand AveThe Governors Mansion and the area around it - is an awesome thing to see
What a beauty - inside and out - and the grounds are wonderful to walk around too
56 locals recommend
Iowa State Capitol
1007 E Grand AveWhat a beauty - inside and out - and the grounds are wonderful to walk around too