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.
Wellness
Salon Spa W
Trendy locale offering haircuts & color treatments, plus facials, full-body waxing & nail services.
400 E Locust St Unit 2, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
Scenic Route Bakery
Light fare, java, wine & pastries are served at this family-owned cafe with a contemporary interior.
350 E Locust St Ste 104, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Arts & Culture
Science Center of Iowa
Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema.
401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Wellness
Serenity Couture Salon & Spa
7001 Westown Pkwy Ste 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Wellness
Serenity Spa & Facials Des Moines
9350 SE University Ave Ste 132, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Food & Drink
Smash Park Des Moines
Large sports & entertainment spot featuring indoor/outdoor games, American pub grub & a full bar.
6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Family
Smash Room Iowa- Merle Hay Mall
3800 Merle Hay Rd #932, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Food & Drink
Smokey Row Coffee
Local cafe featuring fresh-roasted coffee, diner-style eats & ice cream in an industrial-chic space.
1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
Sports & Recreation
Spare Time Des Moines
340 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Wellness
Spavia
1631 SW Main St Ste 103, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Arts & Culture
Temple Theater
Performance space with an intimate setup hosting interactive comedy shows & a concert series.
1011 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Sports & Recreation
Terrace Hills Golf Course
8700 NE 46th Ave, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
Food & Drink
The Coffeesmith
770 SE Alice's Rd, Waukee, IA 50263, USA
Nightlife
The Dam Pub
2710 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Nightlife
The Garden Nightclub
High-energy gay bar featuring weekend drag shows, dancing, a large patio & themed events.
525 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
The High Life Lounge
Offbeat homage to the Midwestern beer halls of the 1960s dishing up old-school comfort food.
200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
The Iowa Taproom
Historic, industrial haunt with over 100 regional craft beers & locally sourced New American fare.
215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Nightlife
the LiFT
Hip bar serving specialty martinis & craft beer in a dimly lit space decorated with local artwork.
222 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
The Republic on Grand
Cocktails, craft beer & global plates in a 6th-floor hotel lounge with city views & stylish decor.
401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Food & Drink
The Royal Mile
Beer, Scotch & British-style pub grub served in a casual space with a fireplace & soccer on TV.
210 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Family
The Slime Kitchen Des Moines
3800 Merle Hay Rd #216, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Food & Drink
The Slow Down Coffee Co.
3613 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Wellness
The Spa at West Glen
5465 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 250, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Nightlife
The Stuffed Olive Des Moines
Contemporary destination focused on martinis & tapas, plus a menu of American entrees.
216 Court Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA