Guidebook for Des Moines

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Guidebook for Des Moines

Food Scene

They are a scratch confectioner, using cane sugar, real cream, real butter, natural and organic flavors and imported Belgium chocolate.
10 locals recommend
Saints Pub + Patio Beaverdale
4041 Urbandale Ave
10 locals recommend
They are a scratch confectioner, using cane sugar, real cream, real butter, natural and organic flavors and imported Belgium chocolate.

Parks & Nature

Great opportunities for walking, running, biking and other activities. It's a 1.9 mile trail around the lake with views of the downtown skyline.
10 locals recommend
Grays Lake
Grays Lake
10 locals recommend
Great opportunities for walking, running, biking and other activities. It's a 1.9 mile trail around the lake with views of the downtown skyline.
The 4.4 acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian-friendly entryway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.
78 locals recommend
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Ave
78 locals recommend
The 4.4 acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian-friendly entryway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.

Shopping

contains FlixBrewhouse for a unique movie going experience.
7 locals recommend
Merle Hay Mall
3800 Merle Hay Rd
7 locals recommend
contains FlixBrewhouse for a unique movie going experience.
VonMaur is a regional department store and happens to be my favorite. This mall has other big name stores as well.
11 locals recommend
Valley West Mall station
11 locals recommend
VonMaur is a regional department store and happens to be my favorite. This mall has other big name stores as well.
Biggest shopping area in Des Moines with tons of restaurants chains in the area.
51 locals recommend
Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy
51 locals recommend
Biggest shopping area in Des Moines with tons of restaurants chains in the area.

Essentials

13 locals recommend
Price Chopper
3425 Ingersoll Ave
13 locals recommend