*Additions made to this city guide going forward from 6/1/15 can be found on the Des Moines city guide in the drop down menu.*
I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion. However, a blog post is unable to hold this large of content. I am still accepting comments, concerns, or recommendations on this post though! Thank you for your understanding.
I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion. However, a blog post is unable to hold this large of content. I am still accepting comments, concerns, or recommendations on this post though! Thank you for your understanding.
Breakfast/Brunch/Coffee
Dinner
Cocktails
Bites/Dessert
Hotels
Other Attractions
Events
Transportation
*DISCLAIMER: THIS LIST IS EVER EVOLVING AND WILL SEE MANY ADDITIONS OVER TIME DUE TO MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DES MOINES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS IS A LIST OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES, AND I WAS NOT PROVIDED COMPENSATION FOR ANY OF THE PLACES ON THIS GUIDE.
**If you have any recommendations for me please leave a comment on the city guide post for Des Moines or contact me via the Say Hello option on the top menu.
***Enjoy DSM
- La Mie Bakery - 841 42nd St. (Kingman Place Historic District)
- Jethro's BBQ 'n Bacon Bacon - 1480 22nd St. (West Des Moines)
- Java Joe's Coffehouse - 214 4th St. (Downtown)
- Django - 210 10th St. (Downtown) *NEW
- Smokey Row Coffee Co - 1910 Cottage Grove Ave. (Sherman Hill) *NEW
- Fong's Pizza - 223 4th St. (Downtown)
- Gortz Haus Gallery - 408 E. 1st St. (Grimes)
- Malo - 900 Mulberry St. (Downtown) *NEW
- Smokey Row Coffee Co - 1910 Cottage Grove Ave. (Sherman Hill) *NEW
Dinner
- Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - 300 E. Grand Ave (East Village)
- Court Ave. Brewing Company - 309 Court Ave. (Downtown)
- John and Nick's Steak & Prime Rib - 15970 Hickman Rd. (Clive)
- Centro - 1003 Locust St. (Downtown)
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - 6800 Fleur Dr. (Airport) *NEW
Cocktails
- Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar - 5485 Mills Civic Pkwy (West Des Moines)
- El Bait Shop - 200 SW. 2nd St. (Downtown)
- Whiskey Dixx - 215 4th St. (Downtown) *NEW
Bites/Dessert
- Java Joe's Coffehouse - 620 Cherry St. (Downtown)
- Crème Cupcake - 542 28th St. (Ingersoll Avenue)
Hotels
- Des Moines Marriott Hotel Downtown - 700 Grand Ave. (Downtown)
- Holiday Inn Downtown-Mercy - 1050 6th St. (Downtown) *NEW
Other Attractions
- Wooly's - 504 E. Locust St. (East Village)
- Iowa State Capitol Building - 1007 E. Grand Ave (Downtown)
- Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) - 1 Line Dr. (Downtown)
- Historic East Village - Between 235, the Des Moines River, and E. 14th St. (East Village)
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 4700 Grand Ave. (Cultural District)
- Jordan Creek Town Center - 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy (West Des Moines)
- Des Moines Community Playhouse - 831 42nd St. (Kingman Historic District)
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 909 Robert D. Ray Dr. (Downtown)
- Funny Bone Comedy Club - 560 S. Prairie View Dr. Suite 100 (West Des Moines)
- Prairie Meadows - 1 Prairie Meadows Dr. (Altoona)
- Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater - 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. (Downtown) *NEW
- Salisbury House and Gardens - 4025 Tonawanda Dr. (Central) *NEW
- Basilica of St. John - 1915 University Ave. (Drake) *NEW
Events
- Oktoberfest - South of Court Ave. on 4th St.
*In September - Indulge - West End Architectural Salvage
*In January -
Brewfest - Principal Park
*In July
Transportation
*DISCLAIMER: THIS LIST IS EVER EVOLVING AND WILL SEE MANY ADDITIONS OVER TIME DUE TO MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DES MOINES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS IS A LIST OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES, AND I WAS NOT PROVIDED COMPENSATION FOR ANY OF THE PLACES ON THIS GUIDE.
**If you have any recommendations for me please leave a comment on the city guide post for Des Moines or contact me via the Say Hello option on the top menu.
***Enjoy DSM