Des Moines, Polk County, IA
Places to go in Des Moines
110 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Arts & Culture
Iowa State Fair Grandstand
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
Outdoors
Jester Park
Equestrian center, golf, hiking, wildlife observation deck & campsites along Saylorville Lake.
12130 Northwest 128th Street, Granger, IA 50109, USA
Family
Kids Empire Jordan Creek
6805 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Food & Drink
Lachele's Fine Foods
Bright cafe with a hip vibe specializing in burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches, plus vegan options.
2716 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
Wellness
Lemon Massage Therapy and Skin Care
1000 73rd St Ste 20, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
Arts & Culture
Living History Farms
Iowa farming-history exhibits on a 500-acre site with an 1875 village & educational programs.
11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
Wellness
Lympha Spa & Massage
13137 University Ave #100, Clive, IA 50325, USA
Outdoors
MacRae Park
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
1021 Davis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
Arts & Culture
Mainframe Studios
900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Wellness
Maple Spa & Massage
8033 University Blvd #1, Clive, IA 50325, USA
Food & Drink
Mars Cafe
Space-themed artisanal coffeehouse featuring panini, soups, desserts, wine & beer, plus local art.
2318 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
Wellness
Massage Heights Ingersoll
3708 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
Outdoors
McHenry Park
1012 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Nightlife
Noce
Chic venue known for its jazz cabaret events & specialty cocktails in an expansive, modern setting.
1326 Walnut St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
Northern Vessel
1201 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Wellness
Optimize Wellness & Aesthetics - West Des Moines
9250 University Ave Ste 110, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Arts & Culture
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park housing a sculpture garden, dedicated chess & picnic tables, the Central Library & more.
1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
Proudfoot & Bird
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Outdoors
Raccoon River Park
Large sports & recreation venue with athletic fields, a swimming beach, fishing pier & nature trail.
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
Family
RezBlue Virtual Reality Des Moines
8803 University Ave #20B, Clive, IA 50325, USA
Nightlife
Ricochet
400 Locust St Ste 105, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Outdoors
Riverview Park
Sprawling city park known for its green expanses, biking & walking paths & numerous bodies of water.
Riverview Park, 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Outdoors
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
Garden park featuring an Asian pavilion, stone pagodas, a pond, a series of waterfalls & more.
700 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Arts & Culture
Salisbury House & Gardens
Furnished 1920s stone mansion housing an art museum, library, concert venue & botanical garden.
4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA