Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
Horizon Line Coffee
1417 Walnut StBubba
200 10th StPanera Bread
4519 Fleur DrCentro
1003 Locust StThe Walnut
1417 Walnut StStarbucks
909 Locust StAkebono 515
215 10th StGreat sushi!
Malo
900 Mulberry StDelicious local twist on Mexican restaurant!
Americana
1312 Locust StGreat brunch option for the weekend!
Proof Restaurant
1301 Locust StFine dining - great wine list.
Drinks & Nightlife
Noce Jazz Club
1326 Walnut StAmazing jazz club with full bar
Hello, Marjorie
717 Locust StNew, trendy bar to the Des Moines nightlife.
Exile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut StClosed on Mondays - great local craft beer.
Shopping
East Village
Very cool, unique local shopping area. All street store fronts.
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court AveLargest outdoor market in the Midwest!
Essentials
Hy-Vee
420 Court AveFull service grocery store with a market grille added for seated dining.
Entertainment & Activities
Des Moines Social Club
900 Mulberry StComedy shows, live music, cooking classes, etc.
Wells Fargo Arena
233 Center StConcert Arena
Outdoor skating rink - skate rentals available! Open seasonally - summer months hold concert series!
19 locals recommend
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D. Ray DrOutdoor skating rink - skate rentals available! Open seasonally - summer months hold concert series!
Arts & Culture
Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut StGreat Broadway shows
Parks & Nature
Public, free outdoor space for families to walk around, enjoy the beautiful sculptures, and take iconic pictures from Des Moines!
78 locals recommend
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AvePublic, free outdoor space for families to walk around, enjoy the beautiful sculptures, and take iconic pictures from Des Moines!