Des Moines, Polk County, IA
Places to go in Des Moines
74 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Nightlife
300 Craft & Rooftop
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Ste. 190, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
7 Brew Coffee
6001 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA
Food & Drink
801 Chophouse
Prime cuts of beef, seafood & a large wine selection offered in an elegant, clubby setting.
801 Grand Ave Ste 200, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Sports & Recreation
A.H. Blank Golf Course
808 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA
Food & Drink
Alba Restaurant
Colorful, upscale American restaurant & wine bar with reclaimed doors hanging from the ceiling.
524 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Outdoors
Ashby Park
This 11-acre park features a splash pool, tennis courts, a playground, grills, trails & more.
3200 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Family
Ashley Okland Star Playground
1895 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA
Food & Drink
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Outdoors
Birdland Park
Park on a lake with trails, a marina & a boat ramp, plus enclosed shelters to reserve in advance.
2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Family
Blank Park Zoo
Train rides, petting areas, carousel, concessions & more in a year-round zoo & conservation center.
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
Food & Drink
Bubba
Southern favorites & a large array of whiskies offered in a relaxed, stylish setting with a patio.
200 10th St Ste 606, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
Buzzard Billy’s
Roomy, laid-back eatery featuring food with Louisiana roots, TVs to catch the game & a deck.
615 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Nightlife
Captain Roy's
1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Food & Drink
Chicago Speakeasy
Supper club/bar combo featuring live music & a large salad bar in a setting with a Prohibition vibe.
1520 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Food & Drink
Christopher's
Family-owned standby for Italian & American grub in a laid-back space with a sporty vibe in the bar.
2816 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Outdoors
Cowles Commons
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
Daisy Chain Coffee
505 E Grand Ave #104, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Arts & Culture
Des Moines Art Center
Free-admission art museum/school focused on modern & contemporary works, with a restaurant & shop.
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
Arts & Culture
Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Outdoors
Des Moines Water Works Park
Daytime spot with jogging & cycling trails, fishing, a picnic area with grills & sports fields.
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA
Wellness
East Village Spa
Local neighborhood spa since 2008 offering facials, massage, manicures/pedicures & waxing services.
300 E Locust St Ste 313, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Outdoors
Easter Lake Park
2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA
Food & Drink
Eatery A
Creative Mediterranean dishes & wood-fired pizza in a stylish space with reclaimed Iowa wood.
2932 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
Food & Drink
Either/Or
6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA