Des Moines Recommendations

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Des Moines Recommendations

Favorite Eats

Delicious beers, unique menu, and lovely pet-friendly patio!
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Lua Brewing
1525 High Street
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Delicious beers, unique menu, and lovely pet-friendly patio!
An amazing menu with an ambiance to match. On the pricier side but worth every penny.
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Harbinger
2724 Ingersoll Ave
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An amazing menu with an ambiance to match. On the pricier side but worth every penny.
German comfort food in an old-world German bier hall. Das boot!
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Hessen Haus
101 SW 4th St
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German comfort food in an old-world German bier hall. Das boot!

Get Outside

Get some fresh air and enjoy large modern art pieces.
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Ave
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Get some fresh air and enjoy large modern art pieces.
Walk, run, or bike this paved 3-mile trail around a beautiful lake.
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Grays Lake
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Walk, run, or bike this paved 3-mile trail around a beautiful lake.
A heavily wooded 3-mile trail great for hiking, walking, running, or mountain biking.
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Brown's Woods
465 Brown's Woods Drive
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A heavily wooded 3-mile trail great for hiking, walking, running, or mountain biking.

Things to Do

Pickleball, bocce ball, ping pong, board games, and more!
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SMASH PARK
6625 Coachlight Dr
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Pickleball, bocce ball, ping pong, board games, and more!
Local comedy club with both stand-up and improv shows. Check their website for show descriptions!
Teehee's Comedy Club
1433 Walnut St
Local comedy club with both stand-up and improv shows. Check their website for show descriptions!
Listen to live jazz and enjoy a cocktail.
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Noce Jazz Club
1326 Walnut St
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Listen to live jazz and enjoy a cocktail.

Shopping

Large indoor mall.
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Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy
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Large indoor mall.
Beautiful outdoor outlet mall.
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Outlets of Des Moines
801 Bass Pro Dr NW
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Beautiful outdoor outlet mall.
Antiques & vintage, specialty shops, and more.
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Valley Junction
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Antiques & vintage, specialty shops, and more.

Coffee

A female-owned local favorite. Amazing pastries downtown Des Moines!
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Scenic Route Bakery
350 E Locust St
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A female-owned local favorite. Amazing pastries downtown Des Moines!
This place is a vibe. Great ambiance and great coffee.
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Smokey Row Coffee Co.
1910 Cottage Grove Ave
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This place is a vibe. Great ambiance and great coffee.