Bar · Des Moines
The Garden Nightclub
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Why Scout picked it
This is a good spot for an evening of dancing and entertainment, especially on weekends for drag shows. Expect to spend 2-4 hours and purchase several drinks, with a potential cover charge for events.
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.
- Food & DrinkThe High Life Lounge
Offbeat homage to the Midwestern beer halls of the 1960s dishing up old-school comfort food.
- Arts & CultureScience Center of Iowa
Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema.
Scout verified August 2026