Catch Des Moines Visitors Guide 2023

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DISCOVER DES BEST OF DES MOINES.

Buzz

8 Calendar All the can’t-miss events.

10 Family Adventures Exciting ideas for both the young and young at heart.

12 Things to Do The forecast in Des Moines calls for fun, no matter the season.

18 Souvenir City Skip the cheeky trinkets and remember us with these memory makers.

Explore

22 Find Your 515 Explore the charming neighborhoods and bustling burbs across Greater Des Moines.

30 Your Starting Lineup Five hyped sporting events that will get you on your feet.

Taste

34 Passport to Flavor Take a tour of Des Moines’ diverse dining scene.

36 Raise a Toast Call it breakfast or call it brunch; we call it delicious.

40 The Inn Crowd Check in with the area’s swankiest hotel bars and restaurants.

42 Steak de Burgo Des Moines’ signature dish is ready for its close-up.

43 Cheers From Des Moines Our buzzy beer scene can (and will) make you thirsty.

44 Love Me Tender Think outside the bun with these tasty twists on the pork tenderloin.

PHOTO BY KATHRYN GAMBLE

ADMINISTRATION

CATCH DES MOINES CATCH DES MOINES INVESTORS

GREG EDWARDS

President & CEO

SHANNON WINTERS, CDME, SHRM-CP Vice President of Finance & Human Resources

LAURA MCNICHOLS

Director of Administration

NICK ALLEN Business Systems & Data Coordinator

LYNN OSWALD Accounting Coordinator

PAULA GLEASON

Receptionist

JANET KOERNER

Receptionist

DAVE BALLMAN Shipping & Receiving Clerk

MARKETING

BROCK KONRAD

Vice President of Marketing

BEN HANDFELT

Director of Creative & Communications

JUSTIN ZERFAS

Senior Marketing Manager

JENNA SCHAEFFER

Partner Fulfillment Manager

TESSA SIMONS

Partner Sales Manager

ALEX WILSON Communications & PR Manager

CLAIRE STRICKLAND

Web & Social Media Specialist

STACEY WILLEY

Graphic Designer

CONVENTIONS, SPORTS, & EVENT EXPERIENCE

TRINA FLACK, CMP Vice President of Sales

CHRIS BAKER Director of Event Experience

KATIE STIEN, CMP National Sales Manager

AMBER SMITH National Sales Manager

KELLY SMITH, CMP National Sales Manager

LAURA JASS National Sports Sales & Events Manager

CAROLYN DEVINE Sales & Project Manager

BAILEE ARNBURG Event Experience Manager

HEATHER ASHTON Event Experience Manager

MARY ANN MOORE Sales Coordinator

DEVYN ATZEN Housing Coordinator

SUE CLARK Airport Volunteer Coordinator

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CATCH DES MOINES REPRESENTS

CITY OF ALTOONA altoona-iowa.com

CITY OF ANKENY ankenyiowa.gov

CITY OF BONDURANT cityofbondurant.com

CITY OF CLIVE cityofclive.com

CITY OF DES MOINES dsm.city

CITY OF GRIMES grimesiowa.gov

CITY OF INDIANOLA indianolaiowa.gov

CITY OF JOHNSTON cityofjohnston.com

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL pleasanthilliowa.org

CITY OF POLK CITY polkcityia.gov

CITY OF URBANDALE urbandale.org

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES wdm.iowa.gov

CITY OF WINDSOR HEIGHTS windsorheights.org

POLK COUNTY polkcountyiowa.gov

Welcome to Our Neighborhood!

ON BEHALF OF Iowa’s capital city and its surrounding communities, I'd like to thank you for choosing to visit Greater Des Moines! As a transplant who moved here at the turn of the 21st century, I’ve seen firsthand how our region has evolved from a sleepy insurance town to a vibrant, diverse group of communities filled with worldclass venues, attractions, and events. When you see all we have to offer, it will come as no surprise that we’re the fastest growing metro in the Midwest.

As you go through this guide, you’ll get a taste of what makes Greater Des Moines different. Our food scene is more than just sweet corn and fair food on a stick (although we love those too!). Whether it’s sampling authentic dishes like Steak de Burgo or a breaded pork tenderloin, discovering a hidden gem neighborhood spot, or indulging in a five-course meal prepared by a chef nominated for a James Beard Award, our eclectic food scene will have you coming back for seconds.

Speaking of hidden gem neighborhoods, you’ll find plenty of inspiration on how to live like a local within these pages. Our most extensive neighborhood feature ever showcases hip downtown districts, suburban shopping meccas, and everything in between. We encourage you to embrace your sense of adventure and explore different districts so you discover what makes Greater Des Moines des best!

If you’re looking for an event to build your itinerary around, you’ve come to the right place. Check out annual events like the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Des Moines Arts Festival, Capital City Pride Fest, and the Iowa State Fair or exciting special sporting events like the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, AAU Junior Olympic Games, and the Savannah Bananas. It’s easy to picture yourself here for a long weekend. Heck, we’ll have you as long as you’d like to stay!

So, look through this guide for ideas. Then go blaze your own trail and experience Greater Des Moines whatever way you’d like. Because here, we have it all!

GREG EDWARDS PRESIDENT & CEO

Visitors Guide

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Buzz Calendar

JANUARY

JANUARY 25 – 26

Iowa Pork Congress

Iowa Events Center iowapork.org

JANUARY 31 –

FEBRUARY 2

Iowa Ag Expo Iowa Events Center iowaagexpo.com

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 11 – 19

Iowa Beef Expo Iowa State Fairgrounds iowabeefexpo.com

FEBRUARY 15 – 18

IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Wells Fargo Arena iahsaa.org

FEBRUARY 23 – 26

Des Moines Home + Garden Show Iowa Events Center desmoineshomeand gardenshow.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN IN 2023

FEBRUARY 24 – 26

Iowa AAU Kids State Folkstyle Wrestling Championships Wells Fargo Arena aauiowa.org

FEBRUARY 27 –

MARCH 4 Girls State Basketball Tournament Wells Fargo Arena ighsau.org

MARCH

MARCH 2 – 5

National Archery in the Schools Program State Championships Iowa State Fairgrounds iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/ Shooting-Sports/Archeryin-the-Schools-NASP

MARCH 3 – 5

Iowa Deer Classic Iowa Events Center iowadeerclassic.com

MARCH 6 – 10

Boys State Basketball Tournament Wells Fargo Arena iahsaa.org

MARCH 16 & 18

NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball 1st & 2nd Rounds Wells Fargo Arena catchdesmoines.com/ncaabasketball

MARCH 31 – APRIL 2

AAU Middle School Wrestling Duals MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex aauwrestllng.net

APRIL

APRIL 12 – 16

Iowa State 8 & 9 Ball Championships Hy-Vee Hall ispa-billiards.org

APRIL 22

Mayor’s Annual Ride Principal Park dsm.city/departments/parks_ and_recreation-division/ SEARCH: Mayor’s Ride

APRIL 23

Drake Road Races Drake Stadium drakeroadraces.org

APRIL 26 – 29

Drake Relays Drake Stadium drakerelays.org

MAY

THURSDAYS, MAY – SEPTEMBER

Valley Junction Farmers Market Historic Valley Junction valleyjunction.com

SATURDAYS, MAY - OCTOBER

Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Court District desmoinesfarmersmarket. com

MAY 12-13

Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival Iowa State Fairgrounds blueribbonbacon festival.com

MAY 18 – 20

Co-Ed State Track Meet Drake Stadium ighsau.org iahsaa.org

MAY 30 – JUNE 3

Co-Ed State Soccer Tournament James W. Cownie Soccer Park ighsau.org iahsaa.org

JUNE

JUNE

Des Moines Beer Week Greater Des Moines dsmbeerweek.beer

JUNE Winefest Downtown Des Moines winefestdesmoines.com

JUNE 1 – 4

Principal Charity Classic Wakonda Club principalcharityclassic.com

APRIL

Junk Jubilee Spring Show Iowa State Fairgrounds junkjubilee.com

Downtown Farmers’ Market

Des Moines Arts Festival

Drake Relays

JUNE 2 – 4

Greek Food Fair

Greek Orthodox Church of St. George stgeorge.ia.goarch.org/gotg/

JUNE 3

EMC DAM to DSM Saylorville Dam and Cowles Commons damtodsm.com

JUNE 7 – 9

World Pork Expo Iowa State Fairgrounds worldpork.org

JUNE 9 – 11

Capital City Pride Fest Historic East Village capitalcitypride.org

JUNE 11

IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines

Greater Des Moines ironman.com/im703des-moines

JUNE 19

Iowa Juneteenth Observance

Greater Des Moines iowajuneteenth.org

JUNE 23 – 25

Des Moines Arts Festival Western Gateway Park desmoinesartsfestival.org

JUNE 30 – JULY 2

Goodguys Heartland Nationals

Iowa State Fairgrounds good-guys.com

JULY

JULY

Italian American Heritage Festival of Iowa

Western Gateway Park italianfestivalofiowa.com

AUGUST 10 – 20

Iowa State Fair Iowa State Fairgrounds iowastatefair.org

AUGUST 25 – 27

World Food & Music Festival Western Gateway Park worldfoodandmusic festival.org

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 21 – 23

JULY 3

Yankee Doodle Pops Iowa State Capitol dmsymphony.org/concertsevents/yankee-doodle-pops

JULY 3

Junction Street Party Historic Valley Junction valleyjunction.com

JULY 7 – 8

80/35 Music Festival Western Gateway Park 80-35.com

JULY 22

NTT INDYCAR Series, Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 Iowa Speedway iowaspeedway.com

JULY 23

NTT INDYCAR Series, Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 Iowa Speedway iowaspeedway.com

JULY 26 – AUGUST 5

AAU Junior Olympic Games

Drake Stadium and MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex catchdesmoines.com/aaujo

JULY 28 – AUGUST 5

National Balloon Classic Memorial Balloon Field, Indianola nationalballoonclassic.com

AUGUST

AUGUST

Des Moines Restaurant Week Greater Des Moines desmoinesrestaurant week.com

AUGUST 4 – 6

Hinterland Music Festival Saint Charles hinterlandiowa.com

Des Moines Area Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show Iowa State Fairgrounds dmaqg.org

SEPTEMBER 23 – 24

Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival Western Gateway Park latinoheritagefestival.org

SEPTEMBER 27 – 30

American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week Iowa Events Center americanquilter.com

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

CelebrAsian Western Gateway Park iowaasianalliance.com

OCTOBER 15

IMT Des Moines Marathon Downtown Des Moines desmoinesmarathon.com

OCTOBER 23 – 27

Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium The World Food Prize worldfoodprize.org

OCTOBER 26 – 29

2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals Iowa Events Center usawrestlingevents.com

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

Junk Jubilee Fall Show Iowa State Fairgrounds junkjubilee.com

NOVEMBER 29 –

DECEMBER 1

Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association State Team Competition Iowa Events Center isdta.net

HOLIDAYS

NOVEMBER 18 –

DECEMBER 16

Holiday Promenade Historic East Village downtowndesmoines.com

SEARCH: Holiday Promenade

NOVEMBER 22 – 26

Festival of Trees & Lights Iowa Events Center unitypoint.org/ blankchildrens/festival-oftrees.aspx

NOVEMBER 23

Des Moines Turkey Trot Downtown Des Moines desmoinesturkeytrot.com

NOVEMBER 25 –

DECEMBER 30

Jolly Holiday Lights Adventureland Park jollyholidaylights.org

NOVEMBER 30 –

DECEMBER 3

Christkindlmarket Des Moines Principal Park christkindlmarketdsm.com

Iowa State Fair

National Balloon Classic

80/35 Music Festival

Family Adventures

WHETHER YOUR FAMILY IS THE TYPE TO SEEK THRILLS AND SPILLS OR BE ONE WITH NATURE, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR BOTH THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART IN GREATER DES MOINES.

| FUN & GAMES | Adventureland Resort

Spend the day at the amusement park boasting more than 100 rides and a water park with waterslides, a wave pool, and two swim-up bars. Then rest up for another round in the on-site hotel or campground. Adventureland is a vacation in and of itself.

3200 ADVENTURELAND DRIVE, ALTOONA Smash Park

Home to the largest outdoor patio in the state, Smash Park offers activities like pickleball, cornhole, darts, shuffleboard, ping-pong, and arcade games, along with large screen TVs and a smashing food and drink menu.

6625 COACHLIGHT DRIVE, WEST DES MOINES

The kids will love the nearly 25 “goremet” burger options at ZOMBIE BURGER + DRINK LAB. For those who prefer sweet to scary, try a cereal milkshake; a spiked version is available for adults.

WILDWOOD LODGE in Clive takes you to the North Woods, with bunk-bed suites, outdoor firepits, complimentary board games, and a kid-favorite part of any vacation: an indoor swimming pool.

| Lauridsen Skatepark

Many of our family attractions have that wow factor, some of them literally. The country’s largest skate park features both park and street courses, plus a giant skateable sculpture that spells the word “wow.” Skate where the pros do, or watch those who can.

901 2ND AVENUE, DES MOINES

Iowa Cubs & Iowa Wild

See why Des Moines was named the No. 1 Minor League Sports Market in America. Root, root, root for the Iowa Cubs (the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) at Principal Park, or make it your goal to check out the Iowa Wild (the AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild) at Wells Fargo Arena.

1 LINE DRIVE, DES MOINES

233 CENTER STREET, DES MOINES

Ledges State Park

Soak in nature’s beauty, with sandstone cliffs and dense forest paths, and hike through the creek crossings along Canyon Drive. Little kids squeal with delight when motorists splash them with big waves.

1515 P AVENUE, MADRID

Jester Park

You’ll be home on the range at Jester Park, one of our favorite outdoor playgrounds. View elk and bison herds, and channel your inner explorer with hiking, paddling, equestrian activities, a nature center, and a natural playscape. Prefer to hit the links? Take your pick: an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole par 3 course, or just-for-kicks mini golf.

11121 NW JESTER PARK DRIVE, GRANGER

Seven Oaks Recreation

Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone is an all-seasons adventure outfitter, with skiing and snow tubes in the winter and kayaks and river tubes come summertime. Float down the Des Moines River under the highest double-track rail bridge in the United States.

1086 222ND DRIVE, BOONE

Blank Park Zoo

Iowa’s largest zoo is where the wild things are. For kids, that means giraffe feedings, sea lion hijinks, and a red panda exhibit. For moms and dads, that means seasonal rotating events like Zoo Brew (summer).

7401 SW 9TH STREET, DES MOINES

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Things toDo

Adventureland Park

Adventureland Park has more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including the new family spinning roller coaster, The Phoenix! Rides for all ages are available, from mild to wet-and-wild. Shows throughout the park feature a variety of family entertainment. Don’t miss Iowa’s newest water park, Adventure Bay. Water park admission is included with admission to Adventureland Park. Please see adventurelandpark.com for park and water park operation dates.

3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, (515) 266-2121 adventurelandresort.com

Artisan Gallery 218

Located in Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines, we are an artist-owned contemporary fine art gallery featuring Iowa artists. We offer paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworks, sculpture, pottery, fiber and fabric art, clocks, gifts, and more. The Gallery holds quarterly exhibits, art talks, and a variety of creative classes including painting and jewelrymaking. With Beaverdale Books, we host book events focused on Iowa authors and topics. Come to a book event or schedule a class online at artisangallery218.com!

Historic Valley Junction, 218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218 artisangallery218.com

BCycle

Des Moines BCycle is a fast, fun, and easy way to get around town. With 27 stations and 200 classic and e-bikes, BCycle can get you where you need to go. Regionally located in downtown Des Moines, Clive, and Windsor Heights.

Downtown Des Moines, (515) 210-0237 desmoines.bcycle.com

Birthplace of John Wayne

This modest four-room home has been restored to reflect its appearance in 1907, the year of Duke’s birth. Come see an impressive collection of John Wayne memorabilia that includes unique items and props from his films, hundreds of rare photographs, and letters from Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan, and more.

205 S John Wayne Drive, Winterset, (515) 462-1044 johnwaynebirthplace.museum

Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo is “Iowa’s Wildest Adventure!”

Experience the wonders of nature found in the tropical rainforests, Australian Outback, and Africa. The zoo offers educational classes, tours, and rental facilities.

7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, (515) 285-4722 blankparkzoo.com

Board & Brush

At Board & Brush in Clive, we marry the joy of wine and paint with the classic timelessness of wooden signs. Our instructor-led DIY wood sign workshops allow you to combine your creativity and willingness to learn new skills. We provide you with the instruction, materials, and design for you to distress, sand, stain, paint, and customize your personalized piece of art!

12871 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 850-8201 boardandbrush.com/clive

Boone & Scenic Valley

Railroad & Museum

225 10th Street, Boone, (515) 432-4249 bsvrr.com

Brenton Skating Plaza

Dedicated to providing a fun, recreational experience for all ages, Brenton Skating Plaza is the premier destination for birthday and corporate parties, broomball, and ice skating under the stars. From November to March, the venue offers ice skating in the open air amid snowflakes and alongside sweeping views of the downtown Des Moines (DSM) skyline.

520 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, (515) 283-4233 dmparks.org

Buzzard Billy’s

Des Moines’ favorite Cajun/Creole restaurant. Recognized year after year for its dishes including gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp creole, and many other classics. Menu also includes seafood, steaks, pastas, fantastic appetizers, and desserts. This high-energy restaurant and bar is located near Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center with great views of the capital city from the second floor deck. For something wonderfully different, try our armadillo eggs or the fried gator fingers.

615 3rd Street, Des Moines, (515) 244-2899 buzzardbillys.com

Celebrate! Innovation Exhibition

Designed to inspire, the Celebrate! Innovation Exhibition stresses the importance of creative thinking and innovation. Through the use of exhibits and artifacts, digital video, large photos, diagrams, and story panels, the DMACC West Campus has been transformed into a place that preserves, displays, and celebrates America’s innovative spirit.

5959 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, (515) 633-2407 dmacc.edu/ci/Pages/welcome.aspx

Center Grove Orchard

Come be part of the lively atmosphere of our beautiful central Iowa farm! Enjoy daily hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, pedal tractors, weekend festivals with live entertainment, and so much more. Don’t forget our corn pool, jumping pillow, rubber duck races, and apple slingshot. Pick your own apples and find your perfect pumpkin. Come hungry to enjoy all the tastes of the season!

32835 610th Avenue, Cambridge, (515) 383-4354 centergroveorchard.com

Chocolaterie Stam

Creating fine European chocolates since 1913, Chocolaterie Stam also has authentic Italian gelato. One of our chocolate concierges will be happy to assist you with your selections while you enjoy the ambience inside or on our beautiful patio. Stop in one of our three metro locations and “visit Europe while you’re in Des Moines!”

2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 412-7826 shop.stamchocolate.com

Climb Iowa

3605 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes, (515) 986-2565 climbiowa.com

Climb Iowa East Village

Historic East Village, 150 E 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 244-2565 climbiowa.com

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Des Moines Arts Festival®

The international award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival® celebrates its 26th anniversary June 23 – 25, 2023. Located in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park, the Festival features visual arts, live music, performing arts, interactive arts activities, Interrobang Film Festival, and plenty of eclectic food and beverage booths providing guests with an arts and culture experience to remember!

Western Gateway Park, 15th & Locust Streets, Des Moines, (515) 286-4950 desmoinesartsfestival.org

Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey

The Des Moines Buccaneers are a Tier I Junior Ice Hockey team in the United States Hockey League (USHL). The team has played in the Western Conference since the 2009 – 2010 season. The Buccaneers are the third-oldest USHL team. Buccaneer Arena is widely known as The Madhouse on Hickman and is one of the toughest places to play in the USHL. Fans enjoy close-to-the-action hockey. Players are the best 16 ‒ 21-year-olds in the country, vying for a D1 scholarship. Come see great talent as they work for their NHL dreams. The regular season runs October through April.

Buccaneer Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 278-2827 bucshockey.com

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery set in present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware...the killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect. Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone and find clues as more victims are revealed. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime!

Historic East Village, Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown, 101 E Locust Street, Des Moines, (866) 496-0535 thedinnerdetective.com/des-moines

Downtown DSM USA

700 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 286-4950 downtowndesmoines.com

Downtown Farmers’ Market

Support more than 300 entrepreneurs from 50 Iowa counties as you shop at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines’ (DSM’s) Historic Court District. Find locally grown foods, handcrafted art, live entertainment, and more every Saturday from 7 a.m. to Noon, May – October. October hours are 8 a.m. to Noon.

Historic Court District, Des Moines, (515) 286-4928 desmoinesfarmersmarket.com

Great Escape

Great Escape – The Ultimate Experience and Social – Eats & Crafts has recently renovated, rebranded, and restructured the facility. The mission for this new business is to create a valuable experience every day, in every way, for everyone. Great Escape specializes in group events, corporate group outings, teambuilding activities, VIP boutique bowling suite, adult and youth birthday parties, open bowling, bowling leagues, laser tag, arcade, great food, and great fun. At Social – Eats & Crafts you will find a menu inspired by modern American cuisine. Eats & Crafts represents great food and a variety of craft beers. Social – Eats & Crafts offers 30 draft beers with 26 craft beers. 655 NE 56th Street, Pleasant Hill, (515) 263-1700 greatescapeiowa.com

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant 12-acre public garden featuring a water garden, conifer garden, rose garden, and an iconic geodesic-domed conservatory with tropical and desert plants. Enjoy lunch at Trellis Cafe (open Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. –2 p.m.), shop for unique items in the Garden Shop, or explore our unique education programs.

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, (515) 323-6290 dmbotanicalgarden.com

Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation

Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation recognizes that art belongs not just in galleries/museums, but in streetscapes, parks, buildings, and infrastructures of a thriving community. The Foundation collaborates with artists and local entities to create a worldclass destination for public art. For a spectacular, self-guided tour of public art explore our interactive website and DSM PUBLIC ART app. dsmpublicartfoundation.org facebook.com/dsmpublicartfoundation twitter.com/dsmpublicart

Heritage Carousel

Union Park, 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines (515) 323-8200 heritagecarousel.org

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, with more than 90 shops, restaurants, and entertainment destinations. West of the state capitol in downtown Des Moines, the Historic East Village is minutes from the Iowa Events Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Easily accessible via bike trails, DART, and automobile (Interstate-235, exit E 6th Street, south four blocks).

1st – 7th blocks of E Grand Avenue & Walnut Street, Des Moines eastvillagedesmoines.com

Historic Swanson House & Clive Depot

The Clive Historical Society manages the Swanson House, Clive Depot, and railroad caboose properties located at 8641 Swanson Boulevard. This is the historic center of Clive which was platted in 1882. The Swanson House served as a general store and post office for the period from 1911 to 1929. 8641 Swanson Boulevard, Clive, (515) 635-5247 clivehistoricalsociety.org

Historic Valley Junction

Historic Valley Junction, the original downtown West Des Moines, is a charming, renovated railroad district with a collection of more than 150 retail businesses, including art galleries, fashion boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, and specialty stores.

4th – 7th blocks of Railroad Avenue & Locust Street, West Des Moines, (515) 222-3642 valleyjunction.com

Homemakers

Homemakers Furniture has been making your house a home since 1974. Whether you’re shopping in our expansive showroom or online, we have Iowa’s largest selection of furniture, mattresses, and accessories at the lowest prices, guaranteed. Find the perfect designs for every room in your home today – only at Homemakers!

10215 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, (515) 276-2772 homemakers.com

Spring

PUT AWAY THOSE WINTER BLUES, IT’S SHORTS WEATHER.

DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET

Every Saturday morning from May – October, the Historic Court District is transformed into an art and foodie paradise, with more than 300 vendors, live music, and countless precious pups.

DRAKE RELAYS

You don’t need to be a track and field fan to enjoy one of the country’s most storied sporting events at the iconic Blue Oval at Drake Stadium every April.

CELEBRASIAN

Des Moines’ festival season kicks off every May with Iowa’s largest Asian American event with cultural exhibits, martial arts, and activities for the kids.

PAPPAJOHN SCULPTURE PARK

Pack a picnic and head to Western Gateway Park to see downtown’s crown jewel, with 30-plus art pieces by international artists. Grab a selfie inside the iconic “Nomade.”

Summer

IT’S SUN’S OUT, FUN’S OUT COME SUMMERTIME.

DES MOINES

ARTS FESTIVAL

This world-class event at the end of June hosts 200,000 people each year and is a 12-time winner of the coveted Gold Grand Pinnacle Award, reflecting “best festival in the world.”

PRIDE FEST

June is Pride Month, which culminates with Pride Fest, a celebration that takes over the Historic East Village with big name music acts, DJs, fashion shows, and food and drink vendors.

MUSIC FESTIVALS

Take your pick. 80/35, the July downtown festival that put Des Moines on the map (Lizzo was here before she was LIZZO) or Hinterland, the three-day festival with camping in Saint Charles that has hosted Jason Isbell and Brandi Carlile. We recommend both.

IOWA STATE FAIR

The granddaddy of them all, this 11-day celebration in August is the ultimate Iowa experience. Come for the 70 foods on a stick, stay for the music, rides, animals, and people-watching.

Iowa Architectural Foundation

IAF offers architect-guided walking tours of downtown, second Fridays, May – September, $20, leaving from Capital Square, going in four directions. IAF also offers custom walking and motorcoach tours for groups. Choose from standard or modified routes based on location, a preferred architectural style or building type. Visit iowaarchfoundation.org for details or email director@iowaarchfoundation.org.

400 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, (515) 244-1888 iowaarchfoundation.org

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, Iowa’s premier veterans museum, displays artifacts and tells the story of Iowa veterans from the Mexican War of 1846 to present day. It also has a reference library on military subjects and Iowa veterans. This is the perfect venue for a two-hour outing.

Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston (515) 252-4531 goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov

Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, (515) 279-0715 latinoheritagefestival.org

Iowa State Capitol

1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 281-5591 legis.iowa.gov/resources/tourcapitol

Iowa State Fair

The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. With more than 1 million attendees and 11 days, there are many things to celebrate for agriculture, industry, entertainment, and achievement at the Iowa State Fair, August 10 – 20, 2023.

Iowa State Fairgrounds, E 30th Street & E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111 iowastatefair.org

Iowa Wild

The Iowa Wild is the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. The team got their start in Des Moines in 2013 and have called Wells Fargo Arena home ever since. This year will mark their 10th anniversary season of growing the sport of hockey in Iowa and developing the next NHL stars; they hope you will join them in the celebration! Their regular season starts in October and runs all the way through April. To learn more about tickets, iowawild.com/tickets.

Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, (515) 564-8700 iowawild.com

Iowa Wolves

Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, (515) 564-8550 IAWolves.com

Ironside Axe Club

Ironside Axe Club is a unique destination for your next outing. Our coaches will have you throwing axes like a Viking in no time. Our bar has a selection of local and domestic beers, ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. All ages are welcome. Axe throwing is the perfect date night, party, team-building activity, or corporate outing. JOIN A LEAGUE!

2700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 630-0319 ironsideaxeclub.com

Jethro’s BBQ

Jethro's BBQ is WORLD FAMOUS! As seen on...MAN v. FOOD on the Travel Channel, ESPN’S National “Fanwich” Runner-Up, “Manliest Restaurant” in the Midwest by Men’s Health magazine, America’s “100 Best BBQ Restaurants,” “Favorite BBQ” of Better Homes & Gardens magazine, “A Manly Restaurant” on Food Paradise on the Travel Channel. Visit all seven metro locations! Greater Des Moines locations jethrosdesmoines.com

John & Mary Pappajohn

Sculpture Park

In September 2009, the 4.4-acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park opened in Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park. Philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn provided funding for and donated 31 sculptures by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists to the Des Moines Art Center. The Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a collaboration of the Pappajohns, the City of Des Moines, the Des Moines Art Center, and numerous corporate and private donors.

Western Gateway Park, 1330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405 desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/pappajohnsculpture-park

Ken’s – A Not So Secret Speakeasy

Ken’s – a not so secret speakeasy is named after Des Moines’ most notorious bootlegger during Prohibition. Located under the Iowa Taproom, come enjoy a classic Old Fashioned or Gin Rickey at this basement bar. Open 5 p.m. – Midnight, daily with a full bar, craft beer, classic cocktails, and wide whiskey selection!

Historic East Village, 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, (515) 243-0827 iowataproom.com/kens

Lauridsen Skatepark

Opened on May 7, 2021, and host to the 2021 and 2022 Dew Tour, the Lauridsen Skatepark is the largest open park in the nation. The skate park is centrally located at the north end of the Principal Riverwalk next to the Des Moines River. The 88,000-square-foot attraction showcases Olympic-caliber park and street courses. Thrilling features include a promenade, flow bowl, amoeba pool, snake run, and a skateable art piece entitled “WOW.” The entire skate park was heavily influenced by the existing topography of the land and the water table.

901 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 323-5300 dsmskatepark.com

Living History Farms

This 500-acre, open-air museum tells the story of Midwestern agriculture and rural life. Interpreters in period costumes recreate daily routines of early Iowans. Visit the 1700 Ioway Indian Farm, 1850 Pioneer Farm, 1875 Town, 1900 Horse-Powered Farm, and modern Exhibit Center. Many special events take place during the season (May – October) and historic dinners are offered November through March.

11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, (515) 278-5286 lhf.org

Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Visit our world-famous covered bridges, the inspiration behind, and setting of, “The Bridges of Madison County.” Madison County boasts six of these remaining historic structures, making it the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa. Grab a map to the covered bridges at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center or on our website. Or schedule a personal guided tour, which offers information on the construction and history of the bridges, the movie production, and local historical information.

73 Jefferson Street, Winterset, (515) 462-1185 madisoncounty.com

Mainframe Studios

Slated to become the largest nonprofit art studio building in the nation, Mainframe Studios is an entirely new model for providing permanent affordable workspace to artists of all disciplines. Come visit local creative talent that will exceed your expectations and expand your horizons.

900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, (515) 707-2783 mainframestudios.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa Jolly Holiday Lights

Light up a child’s life at Jolly Holiday Lights from Saturday, November 25, 2023, through Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Adventureland Resort. This family holiday tradition is a 2.5-mile ride through more than 100 magical light displays. 100% of admission fees go directly to Make-A-Wish Iowa to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Last year this event raised enough funds to grant 91 wishes in our community! You can purchase your ticket now at JollyHolidayLights.org or area Hy-Vee stores.

Adventureland Park, 3300 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 334-2636 iowa.wish.org

Mid-Iowa Bassmasters

1529 E 26th Street, Des Moines, (515) 669-2778 midiowabassmasters.org

Outlets of Des Moines

The only outlet mall in Greater Des Moines, Outlets of Des Moines is an open-air shopping destination conveniently located at Interstate 80 and US-65 in Altoona. Shop and save up to 70% at your favorites including Michael Kors, Kate Spade New York, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour Factory House, and more. 801 Bass Pro Drive, Suite 125, Altoona, (515) 380-7400 outletsofdesmoines.com

Palms Theatres & IMAX

The Palms Theatres & IMAX provides the best movie-going experience in the metro! Enjoy a film in breathtaking IMAX, the Premium Large Format, a traditional auditorium, or Dine & Recline! Each theatre is equipped with our UltraLux Loungers that fully recline with optional heat settings. Rick’s Café Americain is a full restaurant and bar that services our Dine & Recline auditoriums or if you just want to stop by for a meal! Also attached to the lobby is the Operating Room arcade – perfect for the kids! Our popcorn is fresh and poppin’ – stop by today and support your local movie theatre!

200 NE Westgate Drive, Waukee, (515) 630-2337 fridleytheatres.com

Paws & Pints

Paws & Pints is a multifaceted canine-related business equipped with an indoor and outdoor dog park with a full bar, coffeehouse, and snack kitchen for both you and your best friend. Paws & Pints has all your everyday canine needs handled too: daycare, lodging, grooming, and retail all under one roof!

6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines, (515) 969-2275 pawsandpintsdsm.com

Pots & Shots LLC

9500 University Avenue, Suite 1101, West Des Moines (515) 441-0763 potsandshotsiowa.com

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel

Come see why Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel is your place to play. With more than 85,000 square feet of exciting casino action, Prairie Meadows has every game you want to play this side of Vegas. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Prairie Meadows also offers a wide variety of restaurants, live horse racing April through October, weekly entertainment, and a luxury hotel at affordable prices. Conveniently located along Interstate 80 and just 15 minutes from downtown Des Moines. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com

Rail Explorers: Boone Division

Rail Explorers have brought the first Railbike Experience to the Midwest. This 12.5-mile round trip will take you from open farmland to the Des Moines River. You’ll ride across the spectacular “Bass Point Creek High Trestle” which is 750' long, 156' high. All Explorers feature an electric motor which makes the journey truly effortless. Bookings are recommended. 123 10th Street, Boone, (877) 833-8588 railexplorers.net

Reiman Gardens

Seventeen-acre public botanical garden including tropical plant conservatory, butterfly wing with hundreds of live butterflies, and gift shop. Events open to the public and annual changing displays. Private rentals and tours. Open daily, year-round. Iowa State University, 1407 University Boulevard, Ames (515) 294-2710 reimangardens.com

Salisbury House & Gardens

Salisbury House & Gardens was built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife Edith. The home was modeled after the King’s House in Salisbury, England. The historic home contains authentic 16th century English oak woodwork, English flintwork and rafters that date back to the time of Shakespeare. Called a “national treasure,” Salisbury House is graced with the family’s original collection of original artworks, tapestries, and antique furnishings. Schedule a tour or attend one of our many fundraisers and community events that we host throughout the year!

4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, (515) 274-1777 salisburyhouse.org

Saylorville Lake Marina

Saylorville Lake, located on the Des Moines River, is 26,000 acres of woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats with multiple boat launches, beaches, camping sites for fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife-watching. If you are looking to spend your day relaxing on the water, or fun in the sun, we have the perfect boat for you. We have Cypress Cays, Princecrafts, Cruzes, Paddle Boards, and Explorer Tandems. Saylorville Lake Marina also offers a Marine Convenience Store, private bathrooms and showers, and a floating restaurant and bar. The Sandbar and Grill is here to offer diners delicious food and a view rain, shine, sun, or snow! And Fleetwood at Saylorville is the ONLY floating restaurant in central Iowa!

6170 NW Polk City Drive, Polk City, (515) 984-6541 saylorvillelakemarina.com

Fall

WE’RE FALLING FOR PUMPKINS, FESTIVALS, AND CIDER DONUTS.

CENTER GROVE ORCHARD

Head north to Cambridge, where from August to November, this 20-acre orchard becomes the ultimate fall destination, with a pumpkin patch, sunflower meadow, hayrides, baby goats, slides, and of course, apple cider donuts.

WORLD FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Eclectic eats and soulful music come to Western Gateway Park in September for this free festival, with more than 50 booths from 27 countries across the globe.

HIGH TRESTLE TRAIL

A cyclist’s dream, the High Trestle Trail stretches 25 miles and passes through five towns, never far from a bite or brew. The highlight is a 13-story-high illuminated bridge over the Des Moines River valley.

LATINO HERITAGE FESTIVAL

The largest ethnic event in Iowa closes out festival season in September with traditional foods, authentic arts, crafts, cultural exhibits, kid’s areas, entertainment, and street dancing.

Winter

WE’VE GOT FUN COVERED, NO MATTER HOW MANY LAYERS YOU HAVE TO PUT ON.

BRENTON SKATING PLAZA

It’s impossible not to be romantic (or at least nostalgic) about Brenton Skating Plaza, located along the Des Moines River with the downtown skyline as your backdrop. Open November – March.

SEVEN OAKS RECREATION

Think winter goes too slow?

Speed things up by skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing down the slopes of this recreational venue in Boone. A ski lift or surface lift will take you back up top.

HOLIDAY FESTIVALS

Shop for those who made it onto your “nice list” at seasonal events throughout November and December, including the Historic East Village’s Holiday Promenade (Fridays), Historic Valley Junction’s Jingle in the Junction (Thursdays), and Christkindlmarket Des Moines (beginning of December).

JOLLY HOLIDAY LIGHTS

This essential holiday tradition and largest light show in Iowa includes a 2.5-mile stretch aglow with more than 100 light displays.

Science Center of Iowa

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires visitors by bringing learning to life. Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, SCI features interactive exhibits and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages. With live science demonstrations, a 50-foot planetarium, and rotating exhibits, there’s always more to explore!

401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 274-6868 sciowa.org

Seven Oaks Recreation

1086 222nd Drive, Boone, (515) 432-9457 sevenoaksrec.com

Slaughterhouse

The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction is Iowa’s Premier Haunted House. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, our underground experience features Hollywood caliber sets and effects. With nearly 20,000 square feet of subterranean terrors, you can expect an experience of 25 – 30 minutes depending on which turns you take! The experience begins in our immersive, Halloween party style, alleyway queue. Our online timed ticketing lets you plan your night accordingly, and we are just a block and a half away from Court Avenue, so you are in short walking distance of a full evening of fun.

500 Locust Street, Des Moines, (669) 244-7447 slaughterhousedm.com

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Inc.

Sleepy Hollow is now part of Polk County Conservation’s network of parks and wildlife areas! As features and program offerings evolve over the next two years, you can expect incredible opportunities to recreate and engage with nature. Watch for opportunities to camp, hike, and connect to regional trails, in addition to reinvigorated winter sports.

4051 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 262-4100 sleepyhollowevents.com

Smash Park

Smash Park is an indoor/outdoor eatertainment venue built on fun and community spirit. It combines craft food and drinks with pickleball, endless games, live entertainment, and community events to provide the ultimate gathering place for people of all ages. Smash Park is also home to Iowa’s largest patio, more than 80 TVs and a 30-foot TV wall!

6625 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines, (515) 313-0700 smashpark.com

Spare Time Des Moines

Spare Time Des Moines is your new spot for family fun, epic events, or an unforgettable night out. This brand new center has something for everyone, with luxury bowling lanes, more than 100 arcade games, epic escape rooms, laser tag, multiple bars, mouthwatering menu, and more!

340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 414-2824 sparetimeentertainment.com/desmoines

State Historical Museum of Iowa

600 E Locust Street, Des Moines, (515) 281-5111 iowaculture.gov/history/museum

Terrace Hill

Terrace Hill, a National Historic Landmark and Iowa Governor’s residence, is among the finest examples of Victorian Second Empire architecture in the United States. Guided tours of the first floor and historic gardens and carriage house take visitors back to the Victorian lifestyle of the late 1880s. Please visit terracehill.iowa.gov for complete information about tour times, admission, and reservation guidelines.

2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 281-7205 terracehill.iowa.gov

Warrior Lanes

Warrior Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family, friends, and co-workers at prices that won’t break your budget! Featuring 16 lanes with NEW lanes, NEW automatic scoring, NEW automated bumpers on every lane, NEW arcade, snack bar, homemade pizza, private meeting and party rooms, and a well-supplied bar. Our beautiful center is clean, bright, fully accessible, fun, and familyfriendly with plenty of quality, well-lit parking available. Come experience bowling!

190 SE Laurel Street, Waukee, (515) 987-4840 warriorlanes.com

Winefest Des Moines

Winefest attracts thousands to its food and wine workshops, pairing dinners, and tasting events. Regarded as one of the most anticipated events of the year, Winefest offers something for beginning wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike. Visit winefestdesmoines.com for details on the events happening throughout the year.

Various Greater Des Moines Locations, (515) 244-0039 winefestdesmoines.com

WineStyles®

WineStyles® Tasting Station® is a unique gathering place for the community that is reminiscent of an old-world wine cellar. Our guests can Taste, Learn, and Enjoy® the best in wine, craft beer, and gourmet food items while participating in weekly tastings, monthly classes, and special events.

5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines (515) 224-9463 winestyles.com/westdesmoines

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

The magnificent Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates is home to the World Food Prize, known as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture.” Visit this beautifully restored century-old building and learn through art and interactive exhibits about global achievements in science, agriculture, and humanitarian efforts.

100 Locust Street, Des Moines, (515) 245-3783 worldfoodprize.org

Your Private Bar

Your Private Bar is known for its superior mobile bartending service focused on weddings. We’ll work with you to customize the beverage service at your event to ensure an unforgettable guest experience, including signature drinks. We also have private space that is perfect for rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. The space holds up to 90, has full audio capacity, and has modular furniture to accommodate every layout. We also offer drink delivery service, party equipment, custom gift packages catered toward the bridal party, and more. Visit us online at yourprivatebar.com. 1701 25th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 599-1205 yourprivatebar.com

Explore 17 acres of beautiful gardens, a tropical indoor Conservatory, a Butterfly Wing with hundreds of exotic butterflies in flight and a Gift Shop full of unique and sustainable items.

ocated just south of Jack Trice Stadium. 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011 515-294-2710

reimangardens.com

Souvenir City

(1) BLK & Bold coffee Bold flavors that support great causes. (2) Exile Hannah beer Buzzy beer from Des Moines’ biggest brewery.

(3) Fong’s Pizza tiki mug Tiki drinks and pizza – name a more iconic duo.

(4) Des Moines Mercantile coffee mug

Rise and shine with a cup from this modern general store. (5) Jethro’s BBQ sauce Pairs well with backyard barbecues. (6) Fontenelle Supply Co. leather wallet This menswear and leather goods shop is so money.

(7) Chocolaterie Stam’s chocolate Swiss chocolate has nothing on this Des Moines favorite. (8) Iowa Barnstormers’ cowbell Ring in excitement with Iowa’s Indoor Football League franchise. (9) Raygun socks Wearable snark, courtesy of The Greatest Store in the Universe. (10) Iowa Cubs mini bat Catch a rising star at the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. (11) Flag of Des Moines stocking cap The artsy design is the flag of Des Moines. (12) Civic Center playbill Des Moines was an early stop on tours of Hamilton and The Book of Mormon (13) Iowa Wild bobblehead Come for the Zamboni, stay for the hockey.

(14) Barksdale cookies

A sweet reminder of the Iowa State Fair.

PHOTO BY LAUREN KONRAD

ONCE YOU GET A TASTE OF DES MOINES, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO BRING A TASTE OF DES MOINES BACK WITH YOU. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF SOUVENIRS FOR YOU TO REMEMBER US BY UNTIL NEXT TIME.

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Explore in style.

COACH OUTLET

J.CREW FACTORY

UNDER ARMOUR FACTORY STORE

KATE SPADE NEW YORK

VERA BRADLEY FACTORY

PUMA

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WHETHER IT’S BOUTIQUE BLOCKS, LIVELY NIGHTLIFE DISTRICTS, FOODIE MECCAS, OR BUSTLING ’BURBS, GREATER DES MOINES IS FULL OF NEIGHBORHOODS RIPE FOR EXPLORATION. YOUR URBAN ADVENTURE IS JUST STEPS AWAY, ALL IN ONE AREA CODE.

PHOTOS BY ADAM ALBRIGHT

College Town DSM

DRAKE UNIVERSITY is Des Moines’ home team, and the quaint Drake neighborhood certainly gives you plenty to cheer about. Black Cat Ice Cream is one of the best-kept secrets in the metro, with inventive flavors like chili and cinnamon roll, Red Velvet Oreo, and vanilla and chocolate pretzel. The word is out on University Library Café, whose flour tortilla nachos are the stuff of legends. Top them with chicken, cheeseburger, or corned beef – or better yet, try the breakfast nachos, which are the perfect remedy to a long night out. Speaking of nights out, Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers is a great place to either start or end your night, with more than a dozen types of burgers and a drink menu featuring an assortment of local brews.

Drake University

Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers Black Cat Ice Cream

Fountain

| HISTORIC EAST VILLAGE | Hipster

Haven

LOCATED BETWEEN THE BEAUTIFUL Iowa State Capitol and Des Moines River, the Historic East Village has New York City vibes coupled with an “Iowa Nice” attitude. Any hip neighborhood needs trendy boutiques to up the aesthetics, and the East Village has them in spades. Shop “his” at Fontenelle Supply Co., with cool flannels and custom leather goods, and “hers” at Aimee, with one-of-akind fashions and jewelry. Stay active at Climb Iowa by grabbing a day pass and challenging yourself in the open bouldering area, or stock up on gear at Subsect Skateshop before exploring the country’s largest skate park, Lauridsen Skatepark. All that physical activity may make you thirsty, and luckily, some of the coolest bars in town are on this side of the river. Whether it’s a railway-theme cocktail bar (The New Northwestern), Des Moines’ oldest gay bar (The Blazing Saddle), a popular taproom (Peace Tree Brewing), or cool new speakeasys (Ken’s and Alleged Lee’s), there’s a cure for whatever ales you.

“My kids love running through the free fountain at Cowles Commons in the summer. It’s right across from the Des Moines Civic Center and a great stop after the Downtown Farmers’ Market.”

Fontenelle Supply Co.

The New Northwestern

Alleged Lee’s

Subsect Skateshop

Climb Iowa

ANDREA’S FAVORITE FAMILY ATTRACTION Lauridsen

— ANDREA COOLEY, CO-OWNER OF DES MOINES MOM

A Vintage Gem

NO SHOPPING SPREE IS COMPLETE without a stroll through charming Historic Valley Junction. You’ll find kitschy and classy in the vintage shops, clothing boutiques, and art galleries within a lively district sprinkled with quaint cafès and bars, as well as artsy murals. Check out local favorite Hinge for stylish (and affordable) fashions, home goods, and antiques. Bozz Prints will outfit your home or office with hip prints and posters with a Midwest bent. The Winchester Public House is a prohibition style pub with signature cocktails, and Mitzi’s is a funky new eatery with rock-and-roll vibes and seriously good sausages. If that sausage puts you in a German mood, head to The Hall, a German-style beer hall in a converted railcar barn and iron foundry with more than 50 beers on tap and an eclectic food menu.

Retail and Recreation Therapy

KNOWN AS THE PREMIER SHOPPING destination in Iowa, West Des Moines features several distinct shopping pockets, each with unique dining options and outdoor amenities. The biggest among them is Jordan Creek Town Center, a giant shopping complex with popular brands like Apple, H&M, and Pottery Barn in a park-like atmosphere with a lakefront boardwalk. Outside or just down the road, you’ll find a restaurant for every taste, including national chains like Wahlburgers, Giordano’s, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and local favorites like Tasty Tacos and Palmer’s Deli and Market.

Make sure to schedule enough time for Smash Park, a pickleball and gaming utopia featuring Iowa’s largest patio, shuffleboard, arcade games, and more than 70 TVs, making it the perfect place for family night, date night, or game night. Speaking of fun and games, Spare Time Entertainment has something for everyone, with luxury bowling lanes, laser tag, and escape rooms.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SMASH PARK WEST DES MOINES AND SPARE TIME

| JORDAN CREEK |

Jordan Creek Town Center

| HISTORIC VALLEY JUNCTION |

The Winchester Bozz Prints Mitzi’s

The Hall

Lua Brewing

Past Meets Present

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN HOMES line the streets of Historic Sherman Hill, Des Moines’ oldest neighborhood, and recent additions have helped transform it into a happening new spot. The 12,000-square-foot Big Grove Brewery taproom (and 12,000-square-foot patio to match) is a dazzling newcomer to the neighborhood, offering experimental beers not found in its original Iowa City location. Across the street is the smaller, but still mighty, Lua Brewing, which has already earned the reputation of being the most interesting brewery in town. For a taste of the past, check out Aposto restaurant, housed in an 1880 Victorian mansion and known for its scrumptious classical cuisine and pasta. Follow up dinner with a show at Hoyt Sherman Place, a vibrant 1877 venue that connects art, music, and history with one another.

Aposto

| SHERMAN HILL |

Lua Brewing

Big Grove Brewery

Hoyt Sherman Place

Bridal Row

“Here, you’ll find a vast array of wellcrafted brews, from traditional lagers and IPAs to style-pushing fruited sours and barrel-aged stouts. Not to mention upscale food from a Michelin-trained chef and dreamy patio to enjoy everything on.

TOM’S FAVORITE BREWERY

—TOM

HARDINGE, @DSMBREWSTER ON INSTAGRAM

Follow the Trail to Fun

ONE OF THE TOP 10 FASTEST-GROWING cities in the U.S., Ankeny has several new developments to keep you entertained. The District at Prairie Trail, with chic boutiques, locally owned businesses, and distinct restaurants, promises entertainment for the whole family. You’ll find popular area eateries such as Whiskey River Ankeny, Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse, and Fong’s Pizza, with its famous tiki drinks and Asian-inspired pizza featured on celebrity chef Alton Brown’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Get your DIY on at AR Workshop, where you can unlock your creative side with hands-on art classes. Create a wood sign to go with your farmhouse decor or a canvas pillow that will tie a room together. If your idea of a notable accomplishment is getting the high score in Skee-Ball, head (willingly) to the Operating Room, a bar arcade with pinball and arcade games, savory eats, and craft cocktail slushies.

| THE DISTRICT AT PRAIRIE TRAIL |

Whiskey River Ankeny AR Workshop

Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse

Operating Room

Fong’s Pizza

“This is a great spring weekend in the city to cheer on a bunch of strong women. After the race, celebrate with wine at Jasper Winery!”

MORGAN’S FAVORITE ANNUAL ATTRACTION

Des Moines Wom en’s Half Marathon

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MORGAN CHICCHELLY, FOUNDER OF DES MOINES GIRL

Thrill Rides and Chill Vibes

WITH ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES, Altoona is the unofficial family vacation headquarters of Greater Des Moines. Treat yourself to a fun day(s) at Adventureland Resort, Iowa’s largest theme park with more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including an attached water park. Adults will enjoy the entertainment options next door at Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack and Hotel. Enjoy live horse racing May – September, and after your day of play, dine on USDA Prime steaks at AJ’s Steakhouse. If your idea of adventure centers around finding great deals on clothes, cookware, and more, check out the Outlets of Des Moines, central Iowa’s only outdoor outlet mall with stores like American Eagle, Levi’s, Le Creuset, and Under Armour.

INGERSOLL | Restaurant Row

FOR A LITERAL TASTE of Des Moines, the menu doesn’t get more diverse than the avenues of Ingersoll and Grand, affectionately known as Restaurant Row. Cheese Bar (whose sister shop was named Best Cheese Shop in America) will have you saying “Cheese!” with its to-die-for grilled cheese, cast-iron mac and cheese, and house-made charcuterie. Craving modern Asian eats in an impossibly cute space? Lucky Lotus is your new favorite neighborhood hangout. A juicy smash burger in a chic diner? Pull up a barstool at Lachele’s Fine Foods. Wood-fired pizzas and the best happy hour specials in town? A seat on Eatery A’s patio beckons. A fivecourse chef’s tasting menu from a chef nominated for a James Beard Award? The effortless cool of Harbinger awaits.

| ALTOONA |

Adventureland Resort

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Lachele’s Fine Foods

Cheese Bar

Lucky Lotus

“Locally sourced ingredients get a dash of Asian flair. The result: one of the most epic meals in Iowa. For the ultimate experience, trust the pros and ask for the chef’s tasting menu.”

KARLA’S FAVORITE RESTAURANT Harbinger

— KARLA WALSH, DES MOINES-BASED FOOD AND WELLNESS WRITER

Explore

| Small but Mighty

LOCATED JUST NORTHWEST of the Drake University neighborhood is the impossibly charming Beaverdale, brimming with hidden gems. Start with brunch at Motley School Tavern, where the blueberry pancakes are as pretty as they are delicious. Peruse Vinyl Cup Records for that hard-to-find album or Beaverdale Books for that new release. Then head across the street to Back Country, where you can stock up on name-brand outdoor apparel and gear. Refuel for more adventures with some Detroit-style pizza at Parlor, or take in “Saved by the Bell” vibes at The Dam Pub, where you can nosh on a Monte Cristo or fried avocado burger under the glow of a neon sign and ’90s murals.

Date Night and Late Nights

HOME TO THE FAMOUS Downtown Farmers’ Market and a dynamic performing arts scene, the Historic Court District is the heartbeat of the downtown entertainment sector. The nightlife and dining options are abundant, with established favorites like RoCA (small plates) coexisting with new darlings like Blue Sushi Sake Grill. To quench your thirst for pints and all things British, The Royal Mile is a stalwart of the district. Its upstairs hideaway, The Red Monk, featuring 90 Belgian beers, is our low-key pick for the most vibey spot in the neighborhood.

Take in a Broadway show at the Des Moines Civic Center, host to shows like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen and home to the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra. If the bombast of arena rock is more your thing, head a few blocks north to Wells Fargo Arena. The largest venue in Iowa hosts national touring acts such as Elton John, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, and Cirque du Soleil.

Motley School Tavern

The Dam Pub

Vinyl Cup Records

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

| BEAVERDALE

| HISTORIC COURT DISTRICT |

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS AND THE IOWA EVENTS CENTER

Western Gateway Park

Gateway to Imagination

HOME TO MANY OF THE COOLEST music and art festivals downtown, Western Gateway Park is an eclectic mixed-use district with green spaces and art at every touch point. No trip is complete without a visit to the 4.4-acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park, with world-class artwork from more than two dozen celebrated artists. Head over to Walnut Street, where two of the best brews in town await. Horizon Line Coffee serves its specialty light roast coffee in reusable glass jars, making its java not only the best tasting, but best for the environment. Down the street, Exile Brewing Company, a pillar of the Des Moines craft beer scene, serves world-class lagers in a brewpub known for its large patio and “Cheers From Des Moines” mural. Check out two of the coolest spaces in town: Hello, Marjorie, with its retro chic vibe and progressive cocktails, and West End Architectural Salvage, where four fascinating floors of salvaged treasures and custom furniture earned the shop its own show on the DIY Network.

| WESTERN GATEWAY PARK |

Hello, Marjorie

Exile Brewing Company

Horizon Line Coffee

West End Architectural Salvage

“One of my favorite places to shop is downtown’s Western Gateway. Pick up a new plant at Art Terrarium, browse for antiques at West End Architectural Salvage, and grab a delicious vegan, glutenfree treat at Thistle’s Summit.”

MEGAN’S FAVORITE SHOPPING DISTRICT

— MEGAN BANNISTER, FREELANCE BLOG WRITER, OLIO IN IOWA Western Gateway Park

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AS THE NO. 1 MINOR LEAGUE SPORTS MARKET IN THE COUNTRY, WE KNOW A WINNER WHEN WE SEE ONE. THESE FIVE EVENTS HAVE US HYPED AND READY TO GET ON THE JUMBOTRON BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY. LET’S GOOOOO!

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NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

March Madness returns to downtown Des Moines with the first and second rounds of the men’s tournament tipping off at Wells Fargo Arena. Eight teams will help to “paint the town blue,” and game day experiences for fans or anyone who didn’t score a ticket will transform the metro into the best college town in the country.

WHEN: MARCH 16 & 18, 2023

WHERE: WELLS FARGO ARENA

IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines

We watch sports to see amazing athletes do things that we can’t do ourselves.

Like swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, and run 13.1 miles – all in one morning. Cheer on some of the world’s best athletes as they make their way across Greater Des Moines.

Top viewing spots include Gray’s Lake, Water Works Park, and Court Avenue.

WHEN: JUNE 11, 2023

WHERE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE METRO

PHOTO BY KATIE MCDONALD

PHOTO BY REESE STRICKLAND

NTT INDYCAR Series

File this under, “things that make you go vroom.” INDYCAR action returns to Newton with a doubleheader in July. The action isn’t limited to the track on race weekend, with camping and big-name concerts adding to the festival-like atmosphere. Past acts have included the likes of Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, and Tim McGraw.

WHEN: JULY 22 – 23, 2023

WHERE: IOWA SPEEDWAY

AAU Junior Olympic Games

One of the largest events Greater Des Moines plays host to, the Junior Olympics, returns for the first time since 2018, bringing with it competitions like track and field, swimming, trampoline, and field hockey, to name a few. There’s a sport for everyone, and we mean everyone. Google “sports stacking” and you’ll see what we mean.

WHEN: JULY 26 – AUGUST 5, 2023

WHERE: DRAKE STADIUM AND MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY RECPLEX

Savannah Bananas

“Baseball is boring,” said no one who has ever seen the Savannah Bananas. The barnstorming baseball team and viral sensation brings its wacky “Banana Ball” rules and antics like flaming bats, choreographed celebrations, and a pitcher on stilts to Des Moines this summer. It’s B-A-N-A-N-A-S.

WHEN: AUGUST 25, 2023

WHERE: PRINCIPAL PARK

PHOTO BY THE AAU

PHOTO BY THE SAVANNAH BANANAS

PHOTOS BY INDYCAR PHOTO DEPARTMENT

PHOTO BY ADAM ALBRIGHT

Instagram vibes abound at this chic Southeast Asian eatery whose outside-of-the-takeout-box dishes are best exemplified by the Bing Bing Wrap – scallion flatbread filled with five-spice beef, pork, or veggies.

2721 INGERSOLL AVENUE, DES MOINES

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Monarca Gourmet Paletas

For the uninitiated, a paleta is a Mexican frozen dessert – essentially a gourmet Popsicle or ice cream bar with a wide range of tasty toppings like chocolate and pistachio. Try more than 30 extremely photogenic flavor combinations.

9901 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 150, CLIVE

one to decide? Luckily at Opa!, you can have the best of both worlds. Try one of the platters and sample

This underrated Cuban restaurant is a textbook hidden gem, serving up mean mojitos and one of the tastiest sandwiches in town. The Cubano pairs ham, pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles, all served on Cuban bread.

Kathmandu Restaurant

This neighborhood treasure serving Nepalese cuisine earns raves for its chicken vindaloo and lamb curry, but we can't stop raving about their momos. These dumplings come steamed or fried, filled with chicken or veggies. Gimme mo’.

Local Favorite!

Tacos La Familia

Birria, a stew made from tender shredded beef, stars at this authentic local favorite. Try the tacos ahogados – tortillas dipped in birria sauce, filled with shredded beef, and fried with melted cheese. Get it with a side of – you guessed it – birria.

Hessen

You don’t need to own a pair of lederhosen to enjoy this German beer hall’s schnitzel, spaetzle, stroganoff, and 175 types of European brews. And, turns out the Wurst Platter is actually the best.

white corn, white rice, and potato patty. The Mi Patria for two might be the best deal in town.

Akebono Japanese Restaurant

Des Moines’ best sushi place feels like a New York hot spot. minus the prices and impossible-to-nab reservations. Try the Rolling Pig (when in Iowa, after all), with spicy tuna, bacon, cucumber, and cream cheese topped with avocado and more bacon.

215 10TH STREET, SUITE 120, DES MOINES

7229 APPLE VALLEY DRIVE, WINDSOR HEIGHTS

1410 22ND STREET, WEST DES MOINES

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101 SW 4TH STREET, DES MOINES

1610 6TH AVENUE, DES MOINES

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SAVORY OR SWEET, GREATER DES MOINES’ BRUNCH PLATE IS FILLED WITH THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO

Raise Toast ‘Yum.'

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University Library Café

Eggs and Jam

University Library Café (3506 University Avenue, Des Moines) didn’t end up with a “Voted Best Nachos” sign on the side of its building by accident. The old-school bar and eatery’s breakfast nachos have achieved near mythical status, with fresh tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, peppers, and Monterey cheese sauce. Want your eggs with a side of ’90s hip-hop? Eggs and Jam (1907 EP True Parkway, Suite 102, West Des Moines) serves chronically good dishes like Toast Face Killah and Ludabiscuits, washed down with a Gin and Juice, naturally. Thankfully, you don’t need a membership to join The Breakfast Club (212 E 3rd Street, Suite B, Des Moines), where progressive dishes like Seoul Food loaded hash browns and Cajun Hash are paired with the buzziest brunch booze menu in town, with everything from coffee cocktails to mimosa flights. Now with a West Des Moines location as well. The charming Beaverdale

neighborhood is filled with hidden gems, Motley School Tavern (1903 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines) among them. Pastrami hash or an omelet with wild mushrooms, goat cheese, and fried Brussels sprouts are intriguing choices, but the buttermilk and blueberry pancakes are a gamechanger. The early bird gets the pancake – and much more – at Early Bird (9207 University Avenue, Suite 107, West Des Moines), where a mural-and neon-adorned interior practically begs for Instagram stories. Choose from nine variations of eggs Benedict, which is the best problem you can have. With locations downtown and in West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction, St. Kilda (300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines) practically invented the city’s elevated brunch scene. And even though it didn’t invent avocado toast, it sure did perfect it. Drake Diner (1111 25th Street, Des Moines) has been slinging hash in the Drake University neighborhood since 1987. It serves lunch and ››

Motley School Tavern

Early Bird

The Breakfast Club

dinner, but the breakfast bible says if a place serves all-day breakfast, you order it. Say these three words to any Des Moinesian and they’re sure to swoon: Bottomless Bombshell Brunch. Americana’s (1312 Locust Street, Des Moines) now legendary weekend brunch is the place to be, with everything from a grilled cheese station to taco and mac and cheese bars. And of course, bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. With a name like Mullets (1300 SE 1st Street, Des Moines), what’s not to love? The food means business, and there’s a party in the back courtesy of a tiered patio with some of the best skyline views in town. You’ll be living your best life with a breakfast burrito followed by an Iowa Cubs game. Waveland Café (4708 University Avenue, Des Moines) has earned a legion of loyal fans, perhaps none as recognizable as actor and Hawaiiowan Jason Momoa, whose patronage earned him his own dish called Da Momoa. The Waveland lays claim to having the best hash browns in the galaxy, and who are we to disagree? With chewy bagels sourced directly from New York, 5 Borough Bagels (13435 University Avenue, Suite 300, Clive) is the perfect place to carb load and get caffeinated. Pair an iced latte with a bagel and lox, and you’ll be speaking with an East Coast accent in no time. Last, and certainly not least, is Little Brother (6587 University Avenue, Windsor Heights), the brainchild of Harbinger chef Joe Tripp, a James Beard Award nominee. This modern American diner dishes out comfort food with Jewish influences, including latke flights and housemade corned beef hash.

St. Kilda

Drake Diner Americana

Pizza from a gas station? Everyone, including actress Mila Kunis and country singer Lee Brice, sings the praises of Casey’s breakfast pizza, Iowa’s most oddly endearing foodstuff. If you know, you know.

Waveland Café

Mullets

5 Borough Bagels

Little Brother

The Inn Crowd

FORGET THOSE COLD EGGS AND STALE MUFFINS AT THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. CHECK OUT HOW THESE HIP HOTEL RESTAURANTS AND BARS BREAK THE MOLD AND TURN ‘DESPERATION DINING’ INTO ‘DESTINATION DINING.’

EFFORTLESSLY COOL

Travel + Leisure named the Surety Hotel one of the best new hotels in the world. Step inside the attached Mulberry Street Tavern where the world is your oyster. Or so it will seem when you order some of the delicious oysters and bubbly.

PHOTOS BY LAUREN KONRAD

LOCATED IN THE SURETY HOTEL, which was recently named “Chicest Place to Stay in Iowa,” Mulberry Street Tavern (206 6th Avenue, Des Moines) fits the chic bill, with room to spare. See and be seen nibbling on Scotch eggs and lamb shanks while sipping bubbles or bourbon inside a gorgeous space filled with warm woods and leather booths. Don Draper, your table is ready. Proudfoot & Bird (1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines), named for the original architects of the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with stunning marble tables, plush seating, and a showstopping circular bar that takes peoplewatching to a new level. Soak in the vintage “Sex and the City” vibes while noshing on upscale fare like truffle Parmesan fries, black cod with miso, and warm ricotta on grilled bread. Pair with a timeless cocktail and good conversation for the perfect evening out. The Republic on Grand (410 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines), located on the sixth floor of the AC Hotel in the Historic East Village, has two outdoor patios with stunning views of downtown. (PRO TIP: Time your visit for dusk to see Des Moines at its prettiest.) The ambience of this swanky cocktail bar is as comfy as the signature blue sofas. Cheeseboards, flatbreads, and small plates star here, along with craft cocktails such as the appropriately named Des Moines Skyline.

Proudfoot & Bird

The Republic on Grand

Mulberry Street Tavern

Taste

Steak de Burgo

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK CITY CAN HAVE THEIR PIZZA DEBATE. TEXAS, KANSAS CITY, AND THE CAROLINAS CAN DUKE IT OUT OVER BARBECUE. WE’LL BE OVER HERE, DEVOURING DES MOINES’ SIGNATURE DISH, STEAK DE BURGO.

IN A WORLD FULL of made-for-Instagram dishes and crazy food fusions, Steak de Burgo proves that there is beauty in simplicity. Take a gorgeous, simply seasoned beef filet, cooked medium rare. Drizzle generously with a sauce consisting of butter, fresh garlic, oregano, and basil. That’s it. Anything else is either extra credit or extraneous. In Greater Des Moines, you’ll find this dish on the menus of steakhouses and old-school Italian American restaurants. But few do it better than Simon’s, the unfussy local favorite and Des Moines date-night destination. The complimentary slice of moist red velvet cake at the end of dinner will reaffirm your decision. Life is complicated, but your food doesn’t have to be.

“Steak de Burgo is a Des Moines staple that’s simple yet delicious and really showcases what we are known for: great beef and steaks.”

— CHEF SIMON GOHEEN

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Cheers From

Taste Des Moines

WITH MORE THAN 20 CRAFT BREWERIES, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING EXCITING BREWING IN GREATER DES MOINES. WE POPPED THE TABS ON EVERYTHING FROM EASY-DRINKING ALES TO COMPLEX STOUTS FOR THIS BREWERY BUCKET LIST. BOTTOMS UP!

PHOTO BY LAUREN KONRAD

(1) Peace Tree Brewing One of Iowa’s oldest craft breweries in the Historic East Village.

(2) Kinship Brewing Lager-forward Waukee brewery with a “pawsome” dog park. (3) Exile Brewing Company Des Moines’ largest brewery with a big brewpub to match.

(4) Big Grove Brewery New kid on the block; born in Iowa City, perfected in Des Moines. (5) Confluence Brewing Company Bicycle-friendly brewery near Gray’s Lake trail. (6) Barn Town Brewing Crazy sours and crazy-good food in West Des Moines. (7) Lua Brewing A beer-nerd stomping ground in Historic Sherman Hill.

(8) Firetrucker Brewing Another great reason to hit the High Trestle Trail in Ankeny. ALSO TRY: 515 Brewing Pale ales beyond reproach in Clive.

L❤ ve Me Tender

AS THE UNOFFICIAL STATE SANDWICH, THE BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN HAS A BIT OF A CULT FOLLOWING HERE IN IOWA. THESE PLACES PUT A SPIN ON THE BUN-BUSTING CLASSIC. JUST FOLLOW THE BREADCRUMBS TO PORK NIRVANA.

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Jethro’s BBQ

This tenderloin isn’t just a sandwich, it’s a challenge. Literally. The Adam Emmenecker Challenge, named after the former Drake University basketball star, consists of a tenderloin topped with chicken tenders, cheddar sauce, cheese cubes, Texas brisket, a bacon cheeseburger, a pound of waffle fries, and a pickle. Get your photo on the wall or get heartburn trying.

SEVEN LOCATIONS ACROSS THE METRO

Smitty’s

Considered the godfather of Des Moines tenderloin joints, Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop offers its classic, thinly pounded sandwich in a chili cheese version and taco style, with lettuce, onion, tomato, chili, cheese, and taco sauce.

1401 ARMY POST ROAD, DES MOINES

B&B Grocery, Meat and Deli

Deep-fried fun fact: Some of the best tenderloins come from momand-pop grocery stores. Such is the case with B&B Grocery, an oldfashioned meat market and deli. Try the Italian and chorizo variations of the killer breaded pork tenderloin, featured on the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods.”

2001 SE 6TH STREET, DES MOINES

Big Al’s BBQ

One bite is all it takes to realize that the tenderloin at Big Al’s isn’t just going through the motions. The secret is that the pork tenderloin is hardwood smoked before being breaded. Go big or go home.

1960 GRAND AVENUE, WEST DES MOINES

Brick Street Market

A tenderloin for breakfast? That’s so Iowa. Brick Street’s award-winning tenderloin gets the brunch treatment, smothered in homemade gravy and served with eggs, hash browns, and toast. Afternoon nap not included.

114 BRICK STREET SOUTHEAST, BONDURANT

Angry Goldfish

This comfortable neighborhood joint serves the hottest tenderloin in town: breaded with crushed Goldfish crackers covered in spicy sriracha. How cool is that?

2301 SW 9TH STREET, DES MOINES

Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe

Head east to Prairie City to the Norman Rockwell-esque Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, whose tenderloin was named “Best Tenderloin in Iowa” by USA Today. Go big with the Magg Combo (tenderloin and cheeseburger) or Mingo Special (tenderloin with sausage and cheese). Road trips have never tasted so good.

304 W 2ND STREET, PRAIRIE CITY

Centro

A trendy tenderloin? The Kill-Bill tenderloin at Centro certainly has a case. Topped with Niman Ranch ham, bacon, pepperjack cheese, red onion, garlic mayo, and a sunnyside up egg, this one cleans up nicely and tastes like a million bucks.

1003 LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES

Centro

Big Al’s BBQ

Goldie's Ice Cream Shop

B&B Grocery, Meat & Deli

Angry Goldfish

Brick Street Market

The Iowa Taproom

The tenderlings at Iowa Taproom skip the bun pomp and circumstance. These deep-fried strips of breaded pork are served with honey mustard and pair with one of the 99 Iowa craft beers on tap.

215 E 3RD STREET, SUITE 100, DES MOINES

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Amazing gifts for all ages and personalities!

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Arts & Culture

ARTISTS

Artisan Gallery 218

Historic Valley Junction

218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218 artisangallery218.com

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

AR Workshop

The District at Prairie Trail

1631 SW Main Street, Suite 104, Ankeny (515) 207-3772 arworkshop.com/ankeny

Artisan Gallery 218

Historic Valley Junction

218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218 artisangallery218.com

Board & Brush

12871 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 850-8201 boardandbrush.com/clive

Des Moines Art Center

4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405 desmoinesartcenter.org

Des Moines Community Playhouse

831 42nd Street, Des Moines (515) 277-6261 dmplayhouse.com

CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC

Central Iowa Blues Society Greater Des Moines cibs.org

Civic Music Association 900 Keosauqua Way, Suite 113, Des Moines (515) 280-4020 civicmusic.org

Covered Bridges Winery 2207 170th Trail, Winterset (515) 729-9463 coveredbridgeswinery.com

Des Moines Civic Center

221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org

Des Moines Metro Opera

106 W Boston Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-6221 desmoinesmetroopera.org

Des Moines Symphony

The Temple for Performing Arts

1011 Locust Street, Suite 200, Des Moines (515) 280-4000 dmsymphony.org

Hoyt Sherman Place

Historic Sherman Hill

1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0507 hoytsherman.org

Lauridsen Amphitheater

Des Moines Water Works Park

2251 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines (515) 240-7993 dsmwaterworkspark.com/lauridsenamphitheater-3

Music Under the Stars

West Capitol Mall

E 9th & E Grand, Des Moines (515) 423-2865 starmusicdm.org

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Historic East Village 75 W Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Stoner Theater Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org

Summerset Winery 15101 Fairfax Street, Indianola (515) 961-3545 summersetwine.com

ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

Franklin Junior High 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-8590 franklinjrhigh.com

Horizon Events Center 2100 NW 100th Street, Clive (515) 412-1483 horizoneventscenter.com

Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111 iowastatefairgrounds.org

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com

Prairie Meadows Riviera Stage at Riverview Park 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines riverviewevents.org

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Historic East Village 75 W Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 564-8000 iowaeventscenter.com

EVENTS

Animal Lifeline of Iowa 4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines (515) 285-7387 animal-lifeline.com

Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc. 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines arl-iowa.org

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines (515) 250-6366 christkindlmarketdsm.com

ciLive Des Moines Area Community College West Campus 5959 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 633-2407 dmacc.edu/ciweek

Downtown Farmers’ Market

Historic Court District, Des Moines (515) 286-4928 desmoinesfarmersmarket.com

Iowa Barnstormers Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 633-2255 theiowabarnstormers.com

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds

3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111 iowastatefair.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa Jolly Holiday Lights

Adventureland Resort 3300 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 334-2636 iowa.wish.org

National Balloon Classic 15335 Jewell Street, Indianola (515) 961-8415 nationalballoonclassic.com

Principal Charity Classic, The 655 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 279-4653 principalcharityclassic.com

Toast 1345 SW Park Square Drive, Suite 300, Ankeny (515) 272-5071 toastankeny.com

Top Level Suites

225 NW 18th Street, Suite 105, Ankeny (515) 669-6426 toplevelsuites.com

Vintage & Made Fair

Dallas County Fairgrounds

28057 Fairgrounds Road, Adel (515) 205-5336 vintageandmadefair.com

FESTIVALS

80/35 Music Festival

Western Gateway Park 13th & Locust Streets, Des Moines (515) 676-0005 80-35.com

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park 15th & Locust Streets, Des Moines (515) 286-4950 desmoinesartsfestival.org

Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines (515) 279-0715 latinoheritagefestival.org

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Inc. 4051 Dean Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-4100 sleepyhollowevents.com

Winefest Des Moines Various Greater Des Moines Locations (515) 244-0039 winefestdesmoines.com

FILM & CINEMA

Jordan Creek Town Center 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 440-6255 jordancreektowncenter.com

Palms Theatres & IMAX, The 200 NE Westgate Drive, Waukee (515) 630-2337 fridleytheatres.com

GALLERIES & EXHIBITS

Artisan Gallery 218 Historic Valley Junction 218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218 artisangallery218.com

Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405 desmoinesartcenter.org

Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines (515) 707-2783 mainframestudios.org

MUSEUMS & CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Bennett Schoolhouse 4001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines (515) 225-1286 wdmhs.org/the-bennett-school

Blank Park Zoo 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 285-4722 blankparkzoo.com

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 323-6290 dmbotanicalgarden.com

Historic Jordan House 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines (515) 225-1286 wdmhs.org/the-jordan-house

Historic Swanson House & Clive Depot

8641 Swanson Boulevard, Clive (515) 635-5247 clivehistoricalsociety.org

Iowa Architectural Foundation 400 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 244-1888 iowaarchfoundation.org

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Camp Dodge 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston (515) 252-4531 goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov

Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 281-5591 www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/ tourcapitol

Living History Farms 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 278-5286 lhf.org

Rollins Mansion 2801 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 657-7288 rollinsmansion.com

Salisbury House & Gardens 4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines (515) 274-1777 salisburyhouse.org

Science Center of Iowa 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 274-6868 sciowa.org

Scottish Rite Consistory 519 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 288-8927 dmscottishrite.org

State Historical Museum of Iowa 600 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 281-5111 iowaculture.gov/history/museum

Terrace Hill 2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 281-7205 terracehill.iowa.gov

OPERA & CLASSICAL MUSIC

Des Moines Metro Opera 106 W Boston Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-6221 desmoinesmetroopera.org

Des Moines Symphony

The Temple for Performing Arts 1011 Locust Street, Suite 200, Des Moines (515) 280-4000 dmsymphony.org

PERFORMING ARTS

TeeHee’s Comedy Club 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines teeheescomedy.com

PUBLIC ART

Art Along the Trail 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 223-5246 cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation/ greenbelt/art_along_the_trail_new/ index.php

Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand, The Ingersoll & Grand Avenues, Des Moines theavenuesdsm.com

Greenwood Park 100 45th Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 281-5591

www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/ tourcapitol

John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park 1330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405 desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/ pappajohn-sculpture-park

Principal Riverwalk Walnut Street & Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

THEATER & DANCE

Ballet Des Moines 121 S 11th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 440-1177 balletdesmoines.org

Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org

Des Moines Community Playhouse

831 42nd Street, Des Moines (515) 277-6261 dmplayhouse.com

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show, The Historic East Village

Embassy Suites Des Moines

Downtown

101 E Locust Street, Des Moines (866) 496-0535

thedinnerdetective.com/des-moines

Hoyt Sherman Place

Historic Sherman Hill

1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0507 hoytsherman.org

Iowa Stage Theatre Company

Stoner Theater of Des Moines

Performing Arts

221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 309-0251 iowastage.org

Scottish Rite Consistory 519 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 288-8927 dmscottishrite.org

Stoner Theater

Des Moines Civic Center

221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org

Restaurants

Burger Shed 500 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 630-7433 eatatburgershed.com

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AMERICAN

Café at the Meadows Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000

prairiemeadows.com/dining/cafe-atthe-meadows

B $$ L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Jethro’s BBQ ’n Jake’s Smokehouse Steaks 2601 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 957-9727 jethrosdesmoines.com

B $ BR $ L $ D $$

BARBECUE

Spectators Sports Bar & Grill Adventureland Inn 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 957-5707 spectatorssbg.com

B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$

PUB FARE

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse –Altoona 550 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 957-9600

johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com

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STEAK & CHOP

ANKENY

Fong’s Pizza – Ankeny

The District at Prairie Trail 1450 SW Vintage Parkway, Suite 120, Ankeny (515) 243-8888

fongspizza.com

B $ BR $ L $ D $$

PIZZA

Key

$ Under $10 $$ $10.01 - $20

$$$ $20.01 - $30

$$$$ $30.01 +

B Breakfast BR Brunch

L Lunch D Dinner

ALTOONA

AJ’s Steakhouse Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 957-3535

prairiemeadows.com/dining/ajs-

steakhouse

D $$$$

STEAK & CHOP

Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse

The District at Prairie Trail 1425 SW Vintage Parkway, Ankeny (515) 289-4444

ankeny.jethrosdesmoines.com/ BR $$ L $$ D $$

BARBECUE

CLIVE

5 Borough Bagels 13435 University Avenue, Suite 300, Clive (515) 809-1807

5boroughbagels.com

B$ BR$ L $

COFFEE & TEA

DES MOINES

Allora Café

Krause Gateway Center 1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 288-4109

krausegatewaycenter.com/alloracafe

B $ L $$

ITALIAN

Americana Restaurant & Lounge

1312 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 283-1312 americanadsm.com

BR $$ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Aposto

644 18th Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1353 apostodm.com

D $$$

ITALIAN

Baratta’s 2320 S Union Street, Des Moines (515) 243-4516 barattas.com

L $ D $$

ITALIAN

Barrel House

Historic East Village

401 E Court Avenue, Suite 300, Des Moines (515) 369-0008 barrelhousepub.com

L $$ D $$

BREW PUB

Big Grove Brewery 555 17th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-2337 biggrove.com

L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Bubba Southern Comforts

200 10th Street, Des Moines (515) 331-1753

bubbadsm.com

BR $$ L $$ D $$

SOUL CHIC - AMERICAN

Buzzard Billy’s

615 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 244-2899

buzzardbillys.com

B $ BR $ L $ D $$

CAJUN

Centro

1003 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 248-1780

centrodesmoines.com

BR $$ L $$ D $$$

ITALIAN

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

Historic Court District 309 Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-2739 courtavebrew.com

B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$$

BREW PUB

Des Lux Bar Des Lux Hotel

800 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 288-5800

desluxhotel.com/amenities/desluxbar

B $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Drake Diner 1111 25th Street, Des Moines (515) 277-1111

drakediner.com

B $ BR $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Eatery A

The Avenues

2932 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-8085

eateryadsm.com

BR $$ D $$

MEDITERRANEAN

El Bait Shop

Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 284-1970

elbaitshop.com

L $ D $

AMERICAN

Exile Brewing Company 1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 883-2337

exilebrewing.com

BR $$ L $$ D $$

BREW PUB

Fong’s Pizza

Historic Court District 223 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3333

fongspizza.com

L $ D $$

PIZZA

Gateway Market & Café

The Avenues 2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754

gatewaymarket.com

B $ L $ D $

AMERICAN

Genevieve’s Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 283-0151

holidayinn.com/dsm-downtown

B $ L $

AMERICAN

Grill, The Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-2400

holiday-inn.com/dsm-airport

B $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Harbinger

The Avenues

2724 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-1314

harbingerdsm.com

D $$$

FARM TO TABLE

High Life Lounge Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 280-1965

thehighlifelounge.com

L $ D $

AMERICAN

Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar

Hotel Fort Des Moines

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 528-7733

hotelfortdesmoines.com/#dining

B $$

COFFEE & TEA

HoQ Restaurant

Historic East Village

303 E 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1213 hoqtable.com

BR $ L $$ D $$

FARM-TO-TABLE

Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown 418 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-5555 desmoines.place.hyatt.com

B $ L $ D $

AMERICAN

Iowa Taproom, The Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 243-0827 iowataproom.com

L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Jethro’s BBQ South Side Des Moines 4337 Park Avenue, Des Moines (515) 630-6374 southside.jethrosdesmoines.com

BR $$ L $$ D $$

BARBECUE

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse –Des Moines

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-0848

johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com

L $$ D $$$

STEAK & CHOP

Liberty’s – An Iowa Grill

Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

101 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1700 desmoines.embassysuites.com

L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

2331 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 344-4343 luckyhorsedsm.com

L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Noah’s Ark Restaurant, Lounge & Bakery

The Avenues

2400 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 288-2246 noahsarkdesmoines.com

L $ D $$

ITALIAN

Park Street Kitchen and Bar

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

435 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 645-4065

hiltondesmoinesdowntown.com

B $ BR $$ L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Peace Tree - Des Moines Branch Historic East Village

317 E Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 883-2739 peacetreebrewing.com

BREW PUB

Proudfoot & Bird Hotel Fort Des Moines

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 957-2400

hotelfortdesmoines.com/#dining

D $$$

AMERICAN

Republic on Grand, The Historic East Village AC Hotel

401 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 518-6070 therepublicongrand.com

L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Rita’s Cantina 401 SE 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-1012 ritascantinadsm.com

L $ D $$

MEXICAN

Royal Mile, The Historic Court District 210 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 282-2012 royalmilebar.com

BR $ L $$ D $$

BRITISH

South Union Bread Café 1007 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 248-1782 southunionbreadcafe.com

L $$

AMERICAN

Spaghetti Works

Historic Court District 310 Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-2195 spagworks.com

L $ D $

ITALIAN

Star Bar

The Avenues 2811 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0790

starbardsm.com

B $ BR $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Mulberry Street Tavern

Surety Hotel 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 985-2066

suretyhotel.com

B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Trellis Café

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 323-6288

trelliscafedsm.com

L $$

BISTRO

University Library Café

3506 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 255-0433 thelibrarydm.com

B $ BR $ L $ D $

AMERICAN

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Historic East Village

300 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-9292 zombieburgerdm.com

L $ D $

AMERICAN

GRIMES

Hyper Energy Bar – Grimes

180 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes (515) 257-6904 hyperenergybar.com

COFFEE & TEA

JOHNSTON

Jethro’s BBQ n’ Pork Chop Grill 5950 86th Street, Johnston (515) 421-4848 jethrosdesmoines.com

BR $$ L $$ D $$

BARBECUE

Trostel’s Greenbriar

5810 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 253-0124 greenbriartrostels.com

L $$ D $$$

AMERICAN

LUTHER

Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ + Brew 403 Iowa Avenue, Luther (515) 257-7490

whatchasmokinbbq.com

L $$ D $$

BARBECUE

URBANDALE

Beerhouse, The 4810 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-1821 beerhouseia.com

L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Bennigan’s Holiday Inn & Suites –Des Moines Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (515) 276-7777

bennigans.com

B $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN Machine Shed 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 270-6818

machineshed.com

B $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

WAUKEE

Hyper Energy Bar – Waukee

1025 SE Laurel Street, Waukee (515) 207-8041

hyperenergybar.com

COFFEE & TEA

WEST DES MOINES

BeerStyles

5513 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 453-2337

beerstyles.com

BR $$ L $$ D $$

GASTROPUB

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 5990 University Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 221-9900 biaggis.com

L $ D $$

ITALIAN

Chicken, The Great Western Trail 4221 S Orilla Road, West Des Moines (515) 410-2520

thechickenorilla.com

L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Fire Creek Grill 800 S 50th Street, Suite 110, West Des Moines (515) 224-0500

firecreekgrill.com

L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Gilroy’s 1238 8th Street, West Des Moines (515) 809-1727

gilroyskitchen.com

BR $$ L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Jethro’s BBQ n’ Bacon Bacon 1480 22nd Street, West Des Moines (515) 868-0888

jethrosdesmoines.com

B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse –West Des Moines

The Rewind Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton 6075 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 333-5665

johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com

L $$ D $$$

STEAK & CHOP

Justice League of Food The Hall 111 S 11th Street, West Des Moines (515) 608-4277

www.justiceleagueoffood.org

COOKING CLASSES

OPA! Italian & Greek 2800 University Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 433-3088

opawdm.com

L $ D $$

MEDITERRANEAN

Park Place Restaurant Sheraton – West Des Moines 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-1800

marriott.com/dsmsi

B $ L $$

BUFFET

Two Rivers Grille West Des Moines Marriott

1250 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 267-1500

marriott.com/hotels/hotelinformation/restaurant/dsmwd-westdes-moines-marriott

B $$ L $$ D $$$

AMERICAN

Waterfall Grille Restaurant & Lounge

Sheraton – West Des Moines

1800 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-1800 marriott.com/dsmsi

L $ D $$

BISTRO

Waterfront Seafood Market

Clocktower Square

2900 University Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 223-5106 waterfrontseafoodmarket.com

L $ D $$

SEAFOOD

Zombie Burger + Shake Lab

Jordan Creek

Jordan Creek Town Center 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 12514, West Des Moines (515) 267-9046 zombieburgershakelab.com

L $ D $

AMERICAN

Bars & Nightlife

300 Craft & Rooftop

300 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 288-3414 300craftandrooftop.com

Barrel House

Historic East Village 401 E Court Avenue, Suite 300, Des Moines (515) 369-0008 barrelhousepub.com

Beerhouse, The 4810 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-1821 beerhouseia.com

Bellhop Tiki

Historic East Village

440 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 369-2296 bellhoptikidsm.com

El Bait Shop

Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 284-1970 elbaitshop.com

Lynlee Bar Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines (515) 350-7997 marriott.com/dsmfd

Fong’s Pizza

Historic Court District 223 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3333 fongspizza.com

Fong’s Pizza – Ankeny

The District at Prairie Trail 1450 SW Vintage Parkway, Suite 120, Ankeny (515) 243-8888 fongspizza.com

Gilroy’s 1238 8th Street, West Des Moines (515) 809-1727 gilroyskitchen.com

Good News, Darling 717 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 369-2296 goodnewsdarling.com

Hall, The 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines (515) 608-4100 thehalldsm.com

Hessen Haus

Historic Court District 101 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-2520 hessenhaus.com

High Life Lounge

Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 280-1965 thehighlifelounge.com

Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 528-7733 hotelfortdesmoines.com/#dining

Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 630-0319 ironsideaxeclub.com

Ken’s – A Not So Secret Speakeasy

Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 243-0827 iowataproom.com/kens

Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 344-4343 luckyhorsedsm.com

New Northwestern, The 321 E Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 410-1423 thenewnorthwestern.com

Park Street Kitchen and Bar Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 645-4065 hiltondesmoinesdowntown.com

Paws & Pints

6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines (515) 969-2275 pawsandpintsdsm.com

Pots & Shots LLC

9500 University Avenue, Suite 1101, West Des Moines (515) 441-0763 facebook.com/PotsAndShotsIowa

Republic on Grand, The Historic East Village AC Hotel 401 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 518-6070 therepublicongrand.com

Ricochet Capital Square 400 Locust Street, Suite 105, Des Moines (515) 410-1323 ricochetdsm.com

Ridgemont, The 7460 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights (515) 276-0129 facebook.com/theridgemont

Rita’s Cantina 401 SE 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-1012 ritascantinadsm.com

Royal Mile, The Historic Court District 210 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 282-2012 royalmilebar.com

Secret Admirer 110 SW 5th Street, Des Moines secretadmirerdsm.com

Smash Park 6625 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines (515) 313-0700 smashpark.com

Spare Time Des Moines 340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 414-2824 sparetimeentertainment.com/ desmoines

Star Bar

The Avenues 2811 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0790 starbardsm.com

University Library Café 3506 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 255-0433 thelibrarydm.com

Active

ADVENTURE TRAVEL

Rail Explorers: Boone Division 123 10th Street, Boone (877) 833-8588 railexplorers.net

AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

Des Moines Menace Soccer Club Valley Stadium 4440 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 226-9890 menacesoccer.com

Iowa Barnstormers Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 633-2255 theiowabarnstormers.com

Iowa Cubs Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines (515) 243-6111 iowacubs.com

Iowa Wild Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 564-8700 iowawild.com

Iowa Wolves Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 564-8550 IAWolves.com

ANNUAL EVENTS

Grand Blue Mile Greater Des Moines grandbluemile.com

IMT Des Moines Marathon 1001 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 288-2692 desmoinesmarathon.com

ANNUAL SPECTATOR EVENTS

Drake Relays Drake Stadium 28th Street & Forest Avenue, Des Moines godrakebulldogs.com/sports/drakerelays

IF A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, YOU SHOULD SEE OUR VIDEOS.

#CATCHDSM

Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union

5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 150, West Des Moines (515) 288-9741 ighsau.org

Iowa High School Athletic Association

1605 S Story Street, Boone (515) 432-2011 iahsaa.org

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com

Principal Charity Classic, The 655 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 279-4653 principalcharityclassic.com

AQUATIC CENTERS

Adventureland Park 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 266-2121 adventurelandresort.com

Altoona Aquatics Park 1200 Venbury Drive, Altoona (515) 967-6988 altoonacampus.com/aquatics/ aquatics-park

Ashworth Pool

102 45th Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Bates Park 330 Clark Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city

Birdland Pool 300 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Burke Park 601 E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city

Cascade Falls 2350 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny (515) 963-3569 ankenyiowa.gov/Home/ Components/FacilityDirectory/ FacilityDirectory/6/34

Clive Aquatic Center 1801 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 223-5246 cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation/ aquatic_center/index.php

Holiday Aquatic Center 1701 Railroad Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 273-0700 wdm.iowa.gov

Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1650 Garfield Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Nahas Aquatic Center 1101 Porter Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Northwest Aquatic Center 4915 Madison Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Pete Crivaro Park 1105 E Railroad Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny (515) 963-3569 ankenyiowa.gov/our-city/ departments/parks-and-recreation/ aquatics

Teachout Aquatic Center 2601 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Valley View Aquatic Center 255 S 81st Street, West Des Moines (515) 273-0700 wdm.iowa.gov

Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center 714 W Detroit Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-9420 indianolaiowa.gov/248/AquaticCenter

BIKE RENTALS

BCycle

Downtown Des Moines (515) 210-0237 desmoines.bcycle.com

Big Creek State Park 8794 NW 125th Avenue, Polk City (515) 984-6473 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/Big-CreekState-Park

Pearson Park 1256 19th Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov

Street Collective 506 E 6th Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 288-8022 dsmbikecollective.org

BOAT RENTAL

Big Creek State Park 8794 NW 125th Avenue, Polk City (515) 984-6473

iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/Big-CreekState-Park

Easter Lake Park 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines (515) 285-7612 polkcountyiowa.gov

Saylorville Lake Marina 6170 NW Polk City Drive, Polk City (515) 984-6541 saylorvillelakemarina.com

BOWLING

Great Escape

655 NE 56th Street, Pleasant Hill (515) 263-1700 greatescapeiowa.com

Warrior Lanes

190 SE Laurel Street, Waukee (515) 987-4840 warriorlanes.com

CAMPGROUNDS

Adventureland Campground 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 266-2121 adventurelandresort.com/ campground

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt 8700 NE 126th Avenue, Maxwell (515) 967-2596 polkcountyiowa.gov

Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111 iowastatefairgrounds.org

Jester Park 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov

Lake Ahquabi State Park 16510 118th Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-7101 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/LakeAhquabi-State-Park

Polk County Conservation 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov

Thomas Mitchell Park 4590 NE 108th Street, Mitchellville (515) 967-4889 polkcountyiowa.gov

Walnut Woods State Park 3155 Walnut Woods Drive, West Des Moines (515) 285-4502 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/WalnutWoods-State-Park

Yellow Banks Park 6801 SE 32nd Avenue, Pleasant Hill (515) 266-1563 polkcountyiowa.gov

COLLEGIATE SPORTS

Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 964-6200 dmacc.edu

Drake University 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 271-2011 drake.edu

Grand View University 1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-2800 grandview.edu

Simpson College 701 N C Street, Indianola (515) 961-6251 simpson.edu

CONNECT WITH NATURE

Beaverdale Park 3333 Adams Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city

Fort Des Moines Park 7200 SE 5th Street, Des Moines polkcountyiowa.gov

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 323-6290 dmbotanicalgarden.com

Jester Park Elk & Bison Educational Plaza 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Prairie Learning Center 9981 Pacific Street, Prairie City (515) 994-3400 fws.gov/refuge/neal-smith

Reiman Gardens Iowa State University 1407 University Boulevard, Ames (515) 294-2710 reimangardens.com

Sargent Park 3530 E Douglas Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city

Woodlawn Park 3126 Twana Drive, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city

DISC GOLF

Ewing Park 5300 Indianola Road, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Grandview Park 3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city

Heritage Park Disc Golf 300 NE Frisk Drive, Ankeny (515) 963-3570 ankenyiowa.gov

Pete Crivaro Park 1105 E Railroad Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Pickard Park 2205 E 2nd Ave, Indianola (516) 961-9420

indianolaiowa.gov/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Pickard-Park-26

Prospect Park

1225 Prospect Road, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Southwoods Park

350 S 35th Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov

Walnut Ridge Disc Golf Course Greater Des Moines recreation.gov/camping/ campgrounds/234696

DOG PARKS

17th Avenue Dog Park 851 17th Avenue Southwest, Altoona (515) 967-5136 visitaltoona.com/business-listing/ altoona-dog-park

Ankeny Dog Park

1155 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny (515) 965-6400 ankenyiowa.gov/our-city/ departments/parks-and-recreation/ ankeny-dog-park

Ewing Dog Park

4660 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Indianola Dog Park 1710 S K Street, Indianola (515) 961-9420 indianolaiowa.gov/Facilities/facility/ details/dog-park-34

Paws & Pints

6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines (515) 969-2275 pawsandpintsdsm.com

Raccoon River Dog Park 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov/government/parksrecreation/parks-facilities-trails/ dog-park

Riverwalk Dog Park 1111 Illinois Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Windsor Heights Dog Park South of Colby Park and Interstate 235, Windsor Heights (515) 279-3662 windsorheights.org/350ParksRentals

GOLF COURSES

*Private course

A.H. Blank Golf Course 808 County Line Road, Des Moines (515) 248-6300 golfblank.com

Beaver Creek Golf Club 11200 NW Towner Drive, Grimes (515) 986-3221 beavercreek-golf.com

Bright Grandview Golf Course 2401 E 29th Street, Des Moines (515) 248-6301 golfbrightgrandview.com

Glen Oaks Country Club* 1401 Glen Oaks Drive, West Des Moines (515) 221-9000 glenoakscc.com

Jester Park Golf Course

11949 NW 118th Avenue, Granger (515) 999-2903 jesterparkgolf.com

Otter Creek Golf Course 4100 NE Otter Creek Drive, Ankeny (515) 965-6464 ottercreekankeny.com

Wakonda Club* 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 285-4962 wakondaclub.com

Waveland Golf Course 4908 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 248-6302 golfwaveland.com

HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS

Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Court District, Des Moines (515) 286-4928 desmoinesfarmersmarket.com

HORSEBACK RIDING

Jester Park Equestrian Center 11171 NW 103rd Court, Granger (515) 999-2818 polkcountyiowa.gov

HOSPITALS, CLINICS, & CHIROPRACTORS

Athletic Training Room, The 2785 N Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 17, Ankeny (515) 964-5000 theathletictrainer.com

Blank Children’s Hospital

1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-5437 blankchildrens.org

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-5612 unitypointhealth.org

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6212 unitypointhealth.org

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 247-3121 mercyone.org/desmoines

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

1755 59th Place, West Des Moines (515) 358-8000 mercyone.org/location/mercyonewest-des-moines-medical-center

Methodist West Hospital

1660 60th Street, West Des Moines (515) 343-1000 unitypointhealth.org

INDOOR SPORTS ATTRACTIONS

Climb Iowa

3605 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes (515) 986-2565 climbiowa.com

Climb Iowa East Village Historic East Village 150 E 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 986-2565 climbiowa.com

Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 630-0319 ironsideaxeclub.com

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com

OTHER SPECTATOR EVENTS

Kiwanis Miracle League at Principal Park 529 SW 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 280-5017 kiwanismiracleleague.org

Urbandale Miracle League Field

4871 78th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3963

urbandale.org/Facilities/Facility/ Details/-82

PAINTBALL & SHOOTING SPORTS - OUTDOOR

Banner Shooting Range

13796 Elk Horn Street, Indianola (515) 961-6408

iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Places-to-HuntShoot/Iowa-Shooting-Ranges

Raccoon River Archery Facility

2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov/archery

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS

Altoona Parks & Recreation 900 Venbury Drive, Suite A, Altoona (515) 967-5203 altoona-iowa.com

Ankeny Parks & Recreation

1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny (515) 963-3570 ankenyiowa.gov

Bondurant Parks and Recreation 200 2nd Street Northeast, Bondurant (515) 967-2418 cityofbondurant.com/parks-andrecreation

City of Polk City

112 3rd Street, Polk City (515) 984-6233 polkcityia.gov

City of Windsor Heights

1145 66th Street, Suite 1, Windsor Heights (515) 279-3662 windsorheights.org

Clive Parks & Recreation Department 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 223-5246 cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation

Des Moines Parks & Recreation 1551 E Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Grimes Parks & Recreation 410 SE Main Street, Grimes (515) 986-2143 grimesiowa.gov

Indianola Parks & Recreation

2204 W 2nd Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-9420 indianolaiowa.gov/225/ParksRecreation

Johnston Parks Department

6400 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston (515) 727-8091 cityofjohnston.com

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com

Polk County Conservation 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov

Urbandale Parks & Recreation 3600 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3963 urbandale.org

West Des Moines Parks & Recreation 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov/government/parksrecreation

RECREATION & SPORTS FACILITIES

Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey Buccaneer Arena 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 278-2827 bucshockey.com

Horizon Events Center 2100 NW 100th Street, Clive (515) 412-1483 horizoneventscenter.com

James W. Cownie Baseball Park 2501 SE 22nd Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

James W. Cownie Soccer Park 2600 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Avenue, Des Moines (515) 323-5300 dsmskatepark.com

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com

Polk City Sports Complex 1499 W Bridge Road, Polk City polkcityia.gov/parks-and-recreation/ parks/slideshows/sports-complex

ROAD RACES

EMC DAM to DSM Greater Des Moines damtodsm.com

Grand Blue Mile Greater Des Moines grandbluemile.com

IMT Des Moines Marathon 1001 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 288-2692 desmoinesmarathon.com

SPORTING GOODS

Fleet Feet Des Moines

Historic East Village 521 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3338 fleetfeetdesmoines.com

Ichi Bike

Historic East Village 311 E Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 274-0397 ichibike.com

WATER SPORTS & RENTALS

Big Creek State Park

8794 NW 125th Avenue, Polk City (515) 984-6473 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/Big-CreekState-Park

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt 8700 NE 126th Avenue, Maxwell (515) 967-2596 polkcountyiowa.gov

Gray’s Lake 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Lake Ahquabi State Park 16510 118th Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-7101

iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/LakeAhquabi-State-Park

Saylorville Lake Marina

6170 NW Polk City Drive, Polk City (515) 984-6541 saylorvillelakemarina.com

WINTER SPORTS

Brenton Skating Plaza 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 283-4233 dmparks.org

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com

Pointe Vista Park 9612 Enfield Drive, Johnston (515) 278-2344 cityofjohnston.com/887/Pointe-VistaPark

Seven Oaks Recreation 1086 222nd Drive, Boone (515) 432-9457 sevenoaksrec.com

Terra Park 6400 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston (515) 727-8091 cityofjohnston.com/890/Terra-Park

Winter Park 5110 72nd Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3963 urbandale.org/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Winter-Park-46

Shopping

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Raccoon Forks Trading Company 621 Des Moines Street, Des Moines (515) 809-1715 raccoonforks.com

West End Architectural Salvage 22 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 243-4405 westendsalvage.com

AUTO DEALERSHIPS

Willis Automotive 2121 NW 100th Street, Des Moines (515) 253-9600 willisauto.com

Willis Chevrolet of Granger 3333 Highway 141, Granger (833) 591-1798 willischevy.com

Willis Nissan 4770 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines (888) 491-3822 nissandesmoines.com

BAKERY

Doré Bakery The Purveyor 505 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 330-1517 dorebakerydsm.com

BOUTIQUES

KIN

Historic East Village 333 E Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines (515) 805-4616 kindsm.com

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

515 Brewing Company 7700 University Avenue, Suite C, Clive (515) 661-4615 515brewing.com

Big Grove Brewery 555 17th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-2337 biggrove.com

Confluence Brewing Company 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines (515) 285-9005 confluencebrewing.com

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

Historic Court District

309 Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-2739

courtavebrew.com

Exile Brewing Company

1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 883-2337 exilebrewing.com

Firetrucker Brewery

Uptown Ankeny

716 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny (515) 964-1284 firetrucker.com

Iowa Taproom, The Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 243-0827 iowataproom.com

Peace Tree – Des Moines Branch

Historic East Village 317 E Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 883-2739 peacetreebrewing.com

FLORISTS

Boesen the Florist 3422 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines (515) 223-9500 boesen.com

COULD BE YOUR CAMERA ROLL. HAVE YOU HEARD?

Gateway Market & Café

The Avenues

2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754 gatewaymarket.com

FURNITURE

Homemakers

10215 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale (515) 276-2772 homemakers.com

Raccoon Forks Trading Company 621 Des Moines Street, Des Moines (515) 809-1715 raccoonforks.com

GROCERY STORES

Gateway Market & Café The Avenues

2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754 gatewaymarket.com

SHOPPING MALLS & DISTRICTS

Avenues, The Ingersoll & Grand Avenues, Des Moines theavenuesdsm.com

Christkindlmarket Des Moines Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines (515) 250-6366 christkindlmarketdsm.com

Historic East Village

1st – 7th blocks of E Grand Avenue & Walnut Street, Des Moines eastvillagedesmoines.com

Historic Valley Junction

4th – 7th blocks of Railroad Avenue & Locust Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-3642 valleyjunction.com

Jordan Creek Town Center 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 440-6255 jordancreektowncenter.com

Madison County Chamber of Commerce 73 Jefferson Street, Winterset (515) 462-1185 madisoncounty.com

Outlets of Des Moines 801 Bass Pro Drive, Suite 125, Altoona (515) 380-7400 outletsofdesmoines.com

Scheels

Jordan Creek Town Center

101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines (515) 727-4065 scheels.com

Southridge Mall

1111 E Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 287-3881 shopsouthridgemall.com

Valley West Mall 1551 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines (515) 225-3631 valleywestmall.com

SPECIALTY FOOD & DRINK

AllSpice Culinarium

Historic East Village 400 E Locust Street, Suite 5, Des Moines (515) 868-0808 allspiceonline.com

Brandmeyer Popcorn Company 647 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 262-3243 lottapop.com

Campbell’s Nutrition

4040 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-6351 campbellsnutrition.com

Campbell’s Nutrition West 2749 100th Street, Urbandale (515) 331-1390 campbellsnutrition.com

Capital City Fruit

1850 Colonial Parkway, Norwalk (515) 981-5111 capitalcityfruit.com

Doré Bakery

The Purveyor

505 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 330-1517 dorebakerydsm.com

Gateway Market & Café

The Avenues

2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754 gatewaymarket.com

Gong Fu Tea

Historic East Village 414 E 6th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-3388 gongfu-tea.com

Hall, The 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines (515) 608-4100 thehalldsm.com

Hyper Energy Bar – Grimes

180 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes (515) 257-6904 hyperenergybar.com

Hyper Energy Bar – Waukee 1025 SE Laurel Street, Waukee (515) 207-8041 hyperenergybar.com

Monarca Gourmet Paletas 9901 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 414-8200 monarcapaletas.com

WineStyles

5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines (515) 224-9463 winestyles.com/westdesmoines

SPECIALTY SHOPS

AllSpice Culinarium

Historic East Village 400 E Locust Street, Suite 5, Des Moines (515) 868-0808 allspiceonline.com

Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop 3304 SW 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-7197 animal-lifeline.com/thrift-shop

Backroom Clothing

2601 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines (515) 274-8773 backroomclothing.com

Fleet Feet Des Moines

Historic East Village

521 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3338 fleetfeetdesmoines.com

Ichi Bike

Historic East Village

311 E Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 274-0397 ichibike.com

Mr. B Clothing 1995 NW 86th Street, Clive (515) 276-8589 mrbclothing.com

Raygun

Historic East Village 505 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 288-1323 raygunsite.com

Sticks East Village

Historic East Village 400 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 282-0844 sticks.com

Tassel Ridge Winery 1681 220th Street, Leighton (641) 672-9463 tasselridge.com

SWEETS & SNACKS

Almost Famous Popcorn Historic East Village 350 E Locust Street, Suite 103, Des Moines (515) 829-6969 almostfamouspopcorn.com

Brandmeyer Popcorn Company 647 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 262-3243 lottapop.com

Capital City Fruit 1850 Colonial Parkway, Norwalk (515) 981-5111 capitalcityfruit.com

Chocolate Storybook 1000 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 226-9893 chocolatestory.com

Chocolaterie Stam The Avenues 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 412-7826 shop.stamchocolate.com

Chocolaterie Stam –Altoona 739 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Suite 555, Altoona (515) 850-3054 shop.stamchocolate.com

Chocolaterie StamValley West Mall 1511 Valley West Mall, Suite 260, West Des Moines (515) 457-8464 shop.stamchocolate.com

Crème Cupcake + Dessert

The Avenues 543 28th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-1050 cremecupcake.com

Dough Crazy 1220 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 661-9287 doughcrazydsm.com

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies 7222 University Avenue, Clive (515) 630-0604 eileenscookies.com

Molly’s Cupcakes

Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 101, Des Moines (515) 244-0778 mollysdsm.com

Monarca Gourmet Paletas 9901 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 414-8200 monarcapaletas.com

One Sweet Kitchen Greater Des Moines (515) 290-8403 one-sweet-kitchen.com

Scratch Cupcakery 7450 Bridgewood Boulevard, Suite 215, West Des Moines (515) 518-8962 scratchcupcakery.com

WEDDING

AR Workshop

The District at Prairie Trail 1631 SW Main Street, Suite 104, Ankeny (515) 207-3772 arworkshop.com/ankeny

Chocolate Storybook

1000 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 226-9893 chocolatestory.com

Country Lane Lodge LLC 29300 Prospect Circle, Adel (515) 336-9939 countrylanelodgeiowa.com

Crème Cupcake + Dessert

The Avenues 543 28th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-1050 cremecupcake.com

Dough Crazy 1220 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 661-9287 doughcrazydsm.com

DSM Dance Party DJ’s Greater Des Moines (515) 512-2003 dsmdancepartydjs.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites –Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines (515) 350-7997 marriott.com/dsmfd

FFA Enrichment Center

1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny (515) 965-7372 ffaenrichmentcenter.com

Good Co. DSM, The Greater Des Moines (641) 420-1441 thegoodcodsm.com

Molly’s Cupcakes

Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 101, Des Moines (515) 244-0778 mollysdsm.com

One Sweet Kitchen Greater Des Moines (515) 290-8403 one-sweet-kitchen.com

River Center, The 340 SW 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 330-1517 rivercenterdsm.com

Scratch Cupcakery 7450 Bridgewood Boulevard, Suite 215, West Des Moines (515) 518-8962 scratchcupcakery.com

Sherwood Forest Event Center 7400 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights (515) 509-2332 sherwoodforesteventcenter.com

Toast 1345 SW Park Square Drive, Suite 300, Ankeny (515) 272-5071 toastankeny.com

Your Private Bar 1701 25th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 599-1205 yourprivatebar.com

WINERIES

Covered Bridges Winery 2207 170th Trail, Winterset (515) 729-9463 coveredbridgeswinery.com

Jasper Winery 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines (515) 282-9463 jasperwinery.com

Summerset Winery 15101 Fairfax Street, Indianola (515) 961-3545 summersetwine.com

Tassel Ridge Winery 1681 220th Street, Leighton (641) 672-9463 tasselridge.com

Hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Des Moines Altoona

460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona

(515) 446-9888

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/ hotels/dsmto-fairfield-inn-and-suitesdes-moines-altoona/overview/

BP

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona

215 Adventureland Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 967-5774

Altoonadesmoines.hamptonbyhilton. com

Key

A Airport Shuttle

B Free Breakfast

P Pool

S Skywalk Access Pet Friendly

ALTOONA

Adventureland Inn

3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 265-7321

adventureland-inn.com

P

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

300 34th Avenue Northwest, Altoona (515) 967-2400

bestwestern.com

BP

Comfort Inn – Altoona

BP

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Altoona

165 Adventureland Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 967-1855

hiexpress.com/altoonaia

BP

Hyatt Place Hotel – Altoona

480 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 520-8300

hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/iowa/hyattplace-altoona-des-moines/dsmza

BP

La Quinta Inn & Suites Altoona –Des Moines 1785 NW 11th Street, Altoona (515) 706-1507

lq.com

BP

Prairie Meadows Casino

Racetrack & Hotel

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com

P

Quality Inn & Suites – Altoona

2701 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 967-4886 choicehotels.com/iowa/altoona/ quality-inn-hotels/ia202?source=lb

BP

Super 8 – Altoona

2101 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 967-7888 wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ altoona-iowa/super-8-altoona-iowa/ overview

BP

ANKENY

AmericInn Lodge & Suites – Ankeny 1610 SE Oralabor Road, Ankeny (515) 964-2004 americinn.com/hotels/ia/ankeny

BP

Best Western Premier – Ankeny 2502 SE Tones Drive, Ankeny (515) 965-5678 bestwestern.com/16110

BP

Courtyard by Marriott – Ankeny 2405 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny (515) 422-5555 marriott.com/dsman

Quality Inn & Suites – Ankeny

201 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny (515) 964-8202

https://www.choicehotels.com/iowa/ ankeny/quality-inn-hotels/ia182

BP

Sleep Inn & Suites – Ankeny 2406 SE Tones Drive, Ankeny (515) 964-5909 choicehotels.com/iowa/ankeny/ sleep-inn-hotels/ia243

BP

WoodSpring Suites – Ankeny 6703 SE Bellagio Drive, Ankeny (515) 289-1701 woodspring.com

CLIVE

Courtyard by Marriott – West/Clive 1520 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 225-1222

marriott.com/dsmch

P

Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Avenue, Clive (515) 222-9876 thewildwoodlodge.com

ABP

DES MOINES

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village Historic East Village 401 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 518-6060

2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 967-4412

choicehotels.com/iowa/altoona/ comfort-inn-hotels/ia234?source=lb

BP

My Place – Altoona

2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 348-7161 myplacehotels.com/altoona

P

My Place – Ankeny 2506 SE Tones Drive, Ankeny (515) 381-0589 myplacehotels.com

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/ hotels/dsmad-ac-hotel-des-moineseast-village/overview/ A Ankeny, IA 515-644-6164

AmericInn Hotel & Suites Des Moines Airport

1920 Hackley Avenue, Des Moines (515) 285-5180

americinn.com/hotels/ia/des-moinesairport

ABP

Baymont Inn & Suites

Des Moines Airport Hotel

6221 Willow Creek Avenue, Des Moines (515) 285-0654

baymontinns.com/hotels/17912

ABP

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 282-5251 choicehotels.com/iowa/des-moines/ comfort-inn-hotels/ia103?source=lb

BP

Des Lux Hotel

800 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 288-5800 desluxhotel.com

AB

Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 245-5500 desmoinesmarriott.com

PS

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel –Des Moines Airport 6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 285-7777 hilton.com/en/hotels/dsmfddtdoubletree-des-moines-airport/ AP

Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village

101 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1700 desmoines.embassysuites.com

ABP

Fairfield Inn & Suites –Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines (515) 350-7997 marriott.com/dsmfd

B

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport 6880 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 309-4444 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dsmapfairfield-inn-and-suites-des-moinesairport/overview/

ABP

Hampton Inn - Airport 5001 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-7300 desmoinesairport.hamptoninn.com

ABP

Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 241-1456 hiltondesmoinesdowntown.com

APS

Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center

6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-2400 airportholidayinndsm.com/ AP

Holiday Inn Express & Suites –Des Moines Downtown 333 SW 11th Street, Des Moines (515) 657-8181 holidayinnexpress.com/ desmoinesdtnia

ABP

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines Drake University 2650 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 264-7960 home2desmoines.com

BP

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 528-7733 hotelfortdesmoines.com

S

Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown 418 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-5555 desmoines.place.hyatt.com

ABPS

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

401 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 244-2151 renaissancedesmoines.com

S

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown Historic East Village

201 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 280-3828 staybridgesuites.com/desmoines

BP

Surety Hotel 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 985-2066 suretyhotel.com

GRIMES

AmericInn Lodge & Suites 251 SE Gateway Drive, Grimes (515) 986-9900 americinn.com/hotels/ia/Grimes

BP

JOHNSTON

AmericInn Hotel & Suites – Johnston 5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 270-1111

americinn.com/hotels/ia/johnston BP

Hilton Garden Inn –Des Moines/Urbandale

8600 Northpark Drive, Johnston (515) 270-8890 desmoinesurbandale.gardeninn.com AP

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston (515) 334-9000 stoneycreekhotels.com

ABP

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines/Urbandale

8800 Northpark Drive, Johnston (515) 727-4066 marriott.com/dsmur

BP

PLEASANT HILL

Sleep Inn & Suites – Pleasant Hill 5850 Morning Star Court, Pleasant Hill (515) 299-9922

choicehotels.com/iowa/pleasant-hill/ sleep-inn-hotels/ia112 BP

WoodSpring Suites – Pleasant Hill 1525 Metro East Drive, Pleasant Hill (515) 266-9500

woodspring.com

URBANDALE

Holiday Inn & Suites

Des Moines Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (515) 278-4755

holidayinn.com/desmoinesia AP

Hotel Renovo 11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 276-1126

hotelrenovo.com

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center 5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (515) 200-2398

ramadatropicsresort.com

Super 8 - Urbandale 5900 Sutton Place, Urbandale (515) 270-1037

wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ urbandale-iowa/super-8-urbandaledes-moines-area/overview

BP

WEST DES MOINES

Comfort Inn and Suites

West Des Moines 1625 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 440-3679

choicehotels.com/iowa/west-desmoines/comfort-inn-hotels/ia240 BP

Courtyard by Marriott –West Des Moines at Jordan Creek 410 S 68th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-9800

marriott.com/dsmcw P

Drury Inn & Suites –West Des Moines

West Glen Town Center

5505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 457-9500

druryhotels.com/locations/desmoines-ia/drury-inn-and-suites-westdes-moines

BP

Element West Des Moines

West Glen Town Center

575 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines (515) 661-4345

elementwestdesmoines.com

BP

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott –West Des Moines

7225 Vista Drive, West Des Moines (515) 225-6100 marriott.com/dsmwf

BP

Hampton Inn & Suites –Mills Civic Parkway

6160 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 218-1110 hampton.com

ABP

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

7060 Lake Drive, West Des Moines (515) 223-4700

desmoineswest.hamptoninn.com

BP

Hilton Garden Inn – West Des Moines

205 S 64th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-0571

westdesmoines.stayhgi.com

P

Holiday Inn Express & Suites –Jordan West 240 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 223-4050

ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/des-moines/dsmwd/hoteldetail

BP

Homewood Suites West

6220 Stagecoach Drive, West Des Moines (515) 218-7500 homewoodsuites.com

BP

Hyatt Place West Des Moines at Jordan Creek Jordan Creek Town Center 295 S 64th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-4001 desmoinesjordancreek.place.hyatt. com/en/hotel/home.html

BP

Residence Inn by Marriott Jordan Creek Town Center

160 S Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 267-0338 marriott.com/dsmri

BP

Rewind Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Jordan Creek Town Center 6075 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 309-3900 heartofamericagroup.com

AP

Sheraton – West Des Moines 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-1800 marriott.com/dsmsi

P

Simply Suites by Sonesta

7625 Office Plaza Drive North, West Des Moines (515) 221-0001 sonesta.com/us/iowa/des-moines/ sonesta-simply-suites-des-moines

SpringHill Suites by Marriott –West Des Moines

1236 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 223-9005 marriott.com/dsmsh

BP

TownePlace Suites West Des Moines – Jordan Creek Jordan Creek Town Center 125 S 68th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-8015 marriott.com/dsmts

ABP

West Des Moines Marriott 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 267-1500 marriott.com/dsmwd

AP

WoodSpring Suites –West Des Moines

7255 Lake Drive, West Des Moines (515) 705-7644 woodspring.com/extended-stayhotels/locations/iowa/des-moines/ woodspring-suites-west-des-moines

OTHER HOTELS

ALTOONA

Motel 6 – Altoona (515) 967-5252

ANKENY Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny (515) 965-8400

Country Inn – Ankeny (515) 965-2646

Days Inn – Ankeny (515) 965-1995

EconoLodge Ankeny (515) 963-1100

Hampton Inn & Suites – Ankeny (515) 261-4400

Holiday Inn Express – Ankeny (515) 965-2400

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Des Moines – Ankeny (515) 965-2400

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines/Ankeny (515) 963-0006

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndam Ankeny (515) 963-9500

Ramada Ankeny (515) 964-1717

Super 8 – Ankeny (515) 964-4503

CLIVE

Best Western PLUS –Des Moines West (515) 221-2345

Clive Hotel & Suites (515) 225-0000

Country Inn & Suites –Des Moines West (515) 223-9254

Days Inn Des Moines West/Clive (515) 226-1600

La Quinta Inn (515) 221-9200

Super 8 – West Des Moines/Clive (515) 226-0414

DES MOINES A-1 Motel (515) 287-5160

American Inn & Suites (515) 278-1601

Baymont Inn & Suites (515) 265-4777

Broadway Motel (515) 262-5659

Budget Inn & Suites (515) 265-5611

Cozy Rest Motel (515) 244-5510

Days Inn & Suites – Airport (515) 256-0603

EconoLodge Inn & Suites – Merle Hay (515) 278-8858

EconoLodge Inn & Suites

Fairgrounds (515) 262-2525

Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown (515) 244-1650

Homewood Suites –Des Moines Airport (515) 285-7201

Motel 6 – Des Moines North (515) 266-5456

Motel 8 (515) 265-0378

Palace Inn (515) 289-2770

Quality Inn

(515) 266-6800

Quality Inn & Suites – Merle Hay (515) 278-2381

Quality Inn & Suites at Des Moines Airport (515) 287-3434

Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel and Convention Center (515) 287-6464

Red Roof Inn (515) 265-7511

Redwood Motel (515) 265-1601

Residence Inn Des Moines –Downtown (515) 288-4500

Royal Motel (515) 274-0459

Super 8 (515) 265-5671

Village Inn Motel (515) 265-1674

INDIANOLA Country Inn & Suites – Indianola (515) 962-5777

Hotel Pommier (515) 961-0551

Quality Inn & Suites – Indianola (515) 961-0058

POLK CITY Qube Hotel (515) 984-3092

URBANDALE

EconoLodge – Urbandale (515) 278-2811

Extended Stay America – Urbandale (515) 276-1929

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Urbandale (515) 278-2500

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale (515) 252-7000

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites –Urbandale (515) 278-9000

Microtel Inn & Suites Urbandale (515) 727-5424

Motel Relax (515) 528-4444

WEST DES MOINES

Days Inn West Des Moines (515) 223-1212

Motel 6 – Des Moines West (515) 267-8885

Sleep Inn & Suites –West Des Moines (515) 978-4012

WINDSOR HEIGHTS Windsor Court (515) 298-0924

Visitor Resources

AIRPORTS

Des Moines International Airport

5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 256-5100 flydsm.com

ANIMAL BOARDING

Dog Days & Cat Naps 5665 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston (515) 276-0086 mydogdaysandcatnaps.com

Paws & Pints

6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines (515) 969-2275 pawsandpintsdsm.com

BANKS

Bankers Trust 453 7th Street, Des Moines (515) 245-2863 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – Altoona Branch 3820 8th Street Southwest, Altoona (515) 957-8989 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust –Ames Branch 3725 Stange Road, Ames (515) 233-4424 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – Ankeny Branch 1925 N Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 965-2497 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – Clive Branch 11111 University Avenue, Clive (515) 222-2000 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – Downtown Branch 717 7th Street, Des Moines (515) 245-2426 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – East Branch 150 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines (515) 245-2432 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – Grimes Branch 110 SE Main Street, Grimes (515) 986-3606 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – North Branch 3905 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines (515) 245-2440 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust – South Branch 655 E Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 245-2977 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust –West Des Moines Branch 620 S 60th Street, West Des Moines (515) 248-1320 bankerstrust.com

Bankers Trust –Windsor Heights Branch 7000 University Avenue, Windsor Heights (515) 271-1000 bankerstrust.com

Two Rivers Bank & Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-4300 tworivers.bank

Wells Fargo & Company 666 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 245-3131 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo –13631 University Avenue 13631 University Avenue, Clive (515) 237-5585 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo –9801 University Avenue 9801 University Avenue, Clive (515) 237-5809 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Ankeny 910 E First Street, Ankeny (515) 965-2300 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Army Post Road 600 Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 237-2712 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Douglas Avenue 4505 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-2839 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Euclid Avenue 2505 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-2600 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Ingersoll 2840 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-5196 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Johnston 5880 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 237-5389 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Pleasant Hill 1055 NE 56th Street, Pleasant Hill (515) 245-8585 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Urbandale 8301 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale (515) 237-5909 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – Walnut Street 801 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 217-3420 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo – West Des Moines 655 S 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 241-4910 wellsfargo.com

West Bank 1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-2300 westbankstrong.com

West Bank – City Center 809 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-2385 westbankstrong.com

West Bank – East Branch 2440 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-2390 westbankstrong.com

West Bank – Grand Branch 125 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 222-2384 westbankstrong.com

West Bank – South Branch 3920 SW 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 222-2374 westbankstrong.com

West Bank – Waukee Branch 955 E Hickman Road, Waukee (515) 221-7740 westbankstrong.com

CITY/METRO BUS

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines (515) 283-8100 ridedart.com

D-Line Shuttle 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines (515) 283-8100 ridedart.com

COPYING & DUPLICATING SERVICES

Koch Office Group 325 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 283-2451 kochofficegroup.com

EDUCATION

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Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 964-6200 dmacc.edu

Des Moines University 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 271-1400 dmu.edu

Drake University 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 271-2011 drake.edu

Faith Baptist Bible College

1900 NW 4th Street, Ankeny (515) 964-0601 faith.edu

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-2800 grandview.edu

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Polk County 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A, Altoona (515) 957-5760 extension.iastate.edu/polk

Mercy College of Health Science 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 643-3180 mchs.edu

Purdue University Global 4637 121st Street, Urbandale (515) 727-2100 purdueglobal.edu/campus-locations/ des-moines-iowa/

Simpson College

701 N C Street, Indianola (515) 961-6251 simpson.edu

Upper Iowa University

5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West Des Moines (515) 225-1800 uiu.edu

Viterbo University

4949 Westown Parkway, Suite 195, West Des Moines (800) 235-2200 viterbo.edu

ENERGY PROVIDER

MidAmerican Energy Company 666 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (888) 427-5632 midamericanenergy.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Two Rivers Bank & Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-4300 tworivers.bank

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL SERVICES

Blank Children’s Hospital

1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-5437 blankchildrens.org

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-5612 unitypointhealth.org

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6212 unitypointhealth.org

John Stoddard Cancer Center 1221 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6212 unitypoint.org/desmoines/johnstoddard-cancer-center-home.aspx

LifeServe Blood Center 431 E Locust Street, Des Moines (800) 287-4903 lifeservebloodcenter.org

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center 1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 247-3121 mercyone.org/desmoines

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center 1755 59th Place, West Des Moines (515) 358-8000 mercyone.org/location/mercyonewest-des-moines-medical-center

Methodist West Hospital 1660 60th Street, West Des Moines (515) 343-1000 unitypointhealth.org

INSURANCE SERVICES

Delta Dental 9000 Northpark Drive, Johnston (800) 544-0718 deltadentalia.com

LIBRARIES

Altoona Public Library 700 8th Street Southwest, Altoona (515) 967-3881 altoona.lib.ia.us

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny (515) 965-6460 ankenyiowa.gov/library

Bondurant Community Library 104 2nd Street Northeast, Bondurant (515) 967-4790 bondurant.lib.ia.us

Clive Public Library 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 453-2221 cityofclive.com/library

Des Moines Public Library 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 283-4152 dmpl.org

Grimes Public Library 200 N James Street, Grimes (515) 986-3551 grimes.lib.ia.us

Indianola Public Library 207 N B Street, Indianola (515) 961-9418 indianolaiowa.gov/227/Library

Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 278-5233 johnstonlibrary.com

Pleasant Hill Public Library 5151 Maple Drive, Des Moines (515) 266-7815 pleasanthilliowa.org/Library

Polk City Library 1500 W Broadway Street, Polk City (515) 984-6119 polkcityia.gov/library

Urbandale Public Library

3520 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3945 urbandalelibrary.org

West Des Moines Public Library

4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 222-3400 wdmlibrary.org

METRO SERVICES

Bravo Greater Des Moines

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 250, Des Moines (515) 243-0388 bravogreaterdesmoines.org

Catch Des Moines

Information Center

Capital Square

400 Locust Street, Suite 265, Des Moines (515) 286-4960 catchdesmoines.com

Catch Des Moines Information Kiosk Des Moines International Airport 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 256-5575 catchdesmoines.com

City of Des Moines –Traffic & Transportation Division

Des Moines City Hall

400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Second Floor, Des Moines (515) 283-4973 dsm.city

Des Moines Information Center Des Moines City Hall

400 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 283-4500 dmgov.org

Downtown DSM USA

700 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 286-4950 downtowndesmoines.com

Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines 6751 Corporate Drive, Johnston (515) 270-8500 dsmhba.com

Iowa Department of Natural Resources 502 E 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 281-0878 iowadnr.gov

Iowa Tourism Office 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines (515) 348-6200 traveliowa.com

Justice League of Food

The Hall

111 S 11th Street, West Des Moines (515) 608-4277 www.justiceleagueoffood.org

Street Collective 506 E 6th Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 288-8022 dsmstreetcollective.org

Turner Construction 1415 28th Street, Suite 240, West Des Moines (515) 631-5215 turnerconstruction.com/officenetwork/des-moines

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines 6751 Corporate Drive, Johnston (515) 270-8500 dsmhba.com

Turner Construction 1415 28th Street, Suite 240, West Des Moines (515) 631-5215 turnerconstruction.com/officenetwork/des-moines

Two Rivers Bank & Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-4300 tworivers.bank

SPECIAL SERVICES

Central States Mobility 5335 Merle Hay Road, Suite 2, Johnston (515) 528-2013 centralstatesmobility.com

Des Moines Area Religious Council 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 277-6969 dmarcunited.org

Iowa International Center 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 259, Des Moines (515) 282-8269 iowainternationalcenter.org

Turner Construction 1415 28th Street, Suite 240, West Des Moines (515) 631-5215 turnerconstruction.com/officenetwork/des-moines

TOUR & SIGHTSEEING COMPANIES

CIT Signature Transportation 5242 NE 16th Street, Des Moines (515) 233-0286 citbus.com

Iowa Architectural Foundation 400 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 244-1888 iowaarchfoundation.org

URGENT CARE CLINICS

UnityPoint Health –Des Moines 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6161 unitypointhealth.org

WORSHIP

Des Moines Area Religious Council 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 277-6969 dmarcunited.org

And the Winner Is...

IN GREATER DES MOINES, OUR HUMILITY IS WHAT MAKES US ‘IOWA NICE,’ BUT LUCKILY, WE’VE GOT FANS WHO WILL SING OUR PRAISES. ONE THING IS CERTAIN, WE’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER TROPHY CASE.

PHOTOS BY KATHRYN GAMBLE, LAUREN KONRAD, WIL ABELING, BYRON JONES, CATCH DES MOINES