Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
Alba Restaurant
524 E 6th StGreat lunch or dinner destination.
Lucca
420 E Locust StGreat $10 lunch and $40 5 course dinner with reservations.
Open Sesame
313 E Locust StLebanese...YUM!
HoQ
303 E 5th StOn the ground floor of our building. Great farm to table fare.
Scenic Route Bakery
350 E Locust StCoffe Shop with baked goods.
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand AveGreat burgers!
Great place for dinner with a casual vibe. Hundreds of beers on tap.
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The Iowa Taproom
215 E 3rd StGreat place for dinner with a casual vibe. Hundreds of beers on tap.
The Breakfast Club
212 East 3rd StreetExcellent breakfast spot that does serve breakfast all day!
Mollies makes the best cupcakes for an afternoon snack or dessert!
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Molly's Cupcakes
215 E 3rd StMollies makes the best cupcakes for an afternoon snack or dessert!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great vibe and beer. Fun fact...you can order food from a variety of take out menus (just ask the counter person) and have it delivered here.
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Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch
317 E Court AveGreat vibe and beer. Fun fact...you can order food from a variety of take out menus (just ask the counter person) and have it delivered here.
Bellhop
440 E Grand AveThe New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar
321 East Walnut StreetKen's - a not so secret speakeasy
215 East 3rd StreetGreat downtown skyline views and upscale atmosphere for cocktails and small plates.
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The Republic on Grand
401 E Grand AveGreat downtown skyline views and upscale atmosphere for cocktails and small plates.
Arts & Culture
Kapitol von Iowa
1007 E Grand AveViews, free tours, beautiful building.
Great art exhibits and beautiful renovated historic building. Stunning gardens. Free tours on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
100 Locust StGreat art exhibits and beautiful renovated historic building. Stunning gardens. Free tours on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AveDes Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveParks & Nature
Gray’s Lake Park
2101 Fleur DrWalking/running/biking trail around the lake.
Indoor gardens during the colder months.
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray DrIndoor gardens during the colder months.
Essentials
Hy-Vee
420 Court AveFull service grocery store.
This is a pretty comprehensive source for groceries within walking distance of our place.
New Oriental Food Store
515 East Grand AvenueThis is a pretty comprehensive source for groceries within walking distance of our place.
Entertainment & Activities
Imax theatre and interactive science center...great for kids!
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Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Jr PkwyImax theatre and interactive science center...great for kids!