Whether you’re traveling, you live here or just passing through and need a good spot to eat… this list contains everything you need to enjoy the best things Des Moines has to offer!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Find Nature, Find yourself 🌳
One of the best places to go to get outside with friends or family!
Jester Park Nature Center
When you need a breath of fresh air and some exercise, this is my absolute favorite!
Brown's Woods Hiking Trails
Easy and beginning friendly golf course! Very friendly community!
Jester Park Golf Course
Great walk around downtown and some even better sculptures to witness!
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Restaurants
These are the MUST try restaurants before you leave!
The most and best variety of cheeseburgers ever! My favorite burger spot!
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
The best brunch place in Des Moines, mimosa flights and a huge selection of food!
The Breakfast Club
The only BBQ place you’ll need on your trip, hands down the best in Des Moines!
Smokey D’s BBQ
The menu has everything for anybody, the best restaurant I’ve had in a while! Must try desserts!
Aura Restaurant & Lounge
Other Food & Drinks
If you have some more time to checkout a few more spots.. here they are!
My favorite brewery in town! Also a wide range of choices for food too!
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Rooftop patio and some of the best choices of food when it comes to a pub!
Wellman's Pub
Great vibes, and even better food and selection of drinks!
The Stuffed Olive
Arts & Entertainment
Into museums or things to do with the kids? Here’s a few awesome spots!
Amazing artwork and sculptures that really make you think as well as learn some things along side that!
Des Moines Art Center
So much fun, a great workout and all indoors for even the rainy days!
Climb Iowa - Grimes
Need for speed? Or if you gotta settle some friendly competition, 10/10 would recommend. A blast!
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts
Local Favorites
All the games and drinks! Great place for family/friend quality bonding!
Ricochet
My local favorite! Gotta try the gallon of nachos!
The Pelican Post Bar & Grille
All you can eat! Yes , I said that right. My top sushi spot in Des Moines!
