Association / Organization · Des Moines
Mainframe Studios
Why Scout picked it
Mainframe Studios is an art studio complex often open to the public for browsing and purchases. Plan for 1-2 hours to explore the studios, and expect to spend little to nothing unless you buy art.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsMacRae Park
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
- OutdoorsGray's Lake Park
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
- Nightlife300 Craft & Rooftop
- Food & DrinkThe High Life Lounge
Offbeat homage to the Midwestern beer halls of the 1960s dishing up old-school comfort food.
Scout verified August 2026