Guidebook for Des Moines

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Guidebook for Des Moines

Food Scene

Breakfast is fantastic along with the fresh baked goods.
46 locals recommend
La Mie Bakery
841 42nd St
46 locals recommend
Breakfast 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 Ave
9 locals recommend
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!

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 Ave
78 locals recommend
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!
Really great curation of pieces.
87 locals recommend
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
87 locals recommend
Really 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 Dr
28 locals recommend
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.
Hiking Trails (on & off pavement), Bike Trails, Bird Watching,
17 locals recommend
Greenwood/Ashworth Park & Splashground
4500 Grand Avenue
17 locals recommend
Hiking Trails (on & off pavement), Bike Trails, Bird Watching,