Laura & Ben
Things To Do
Des Moines Art Center
The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media.
St. Kilda
St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery is a full-service Australian-style restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. We offer healthy modern dishes, fresh-baked pastries, artisanal coffee drinks featuring Counter Culture Coffee, and a full bar serving cocktails, beer, and wine.
East Village
The East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, boasting many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife and commerce in Iowa.
Hello, Marjorie
Creative cocktails, craft beer & wine served in a chill space decorated like a '70s-era living room.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a 14-acre botanical garden located near downtown Des Moines.
Mulberry Street Tavern
Mulberry Street Tavern is located downtown Des Moines and brings you elevated takes on traditional fare in a rich and vibrant restaurant and bar setting. We highly recommend the fries and an Old Fashioned ... dare we say the best in Des Moines ?!
Fresko
Fresko offers natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible along with a splendid assortment of beers, wines, and original cocktails.
Horizon Line Coffee
Bright industrial-chic eatery serving premium coffee, tea & mocktails in reusable containers.
High Trestle Trail
High Trestle Trail is a rail trail running from Ankeny to Woodward in central Iowa.
Fong's Pizza Ankeny
Home to the original Crab Rangoon Pizza, Fongs Pizza specializes in pizzas, as well as handmade appetizers, sandwiches, salads, tiki drinks, and gluten friendly, vegetarian, & vegan selections.
Lua Brewing
Craft beer & elevated pub grub served in an industrial-chic setup with a spacious outdoor patio.
Main Street Cafe & Bakery
Bakery & cafe serving breakfast, soup & sandwiches in a stylish, contemporary atmosphere.
Firetrucker Brewery
Great place for a quick beer ... or three! Firetrucker Brewery serves up amazing craft beers with flavors for everyone. From the tame to the wild and unique
Dirt Burger
Funky fast-food establishment dishing up hefty plant-based burgers & fries, plus a take-out option. We HIGHLY recommend the Oat Milk Oreo Shake ... so good.
Big Creek State Park
Located near Saylorville Lake just 20 miles from Des Moines, Big Creek State Park is a family-friendly setting for picnicking and outdoor recreation.
Exile Brewing Company
Small craft brewery serving drafts in a casual beer hall & pub grub in its rustic restaurant.
Gateway Market
Gateway Market, offering organic, natural and specialty foods, ready-to-eat cafe items, flowers and catering in Des Moines and Central Iowa.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a 4.4-acre park within Western Gateway Park in Des Moines, Iowa. It opened in 2009 with 24 sculptures, with four more acquired later.