Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
Delicious and unique BBQ just 5 minutes from our house and it's within walking distance of downtown.
Guru BBQ
300 West Martin Luther King Junior ParkwayDelicious and unique BBQ just 5 minutes from our house and it's within walking distance of downtown.
Mullets is within walking distance of Principal Park. They have a deck outside. This is a hot spot for bicyclers because it is on a popular bike trail. I recommend Mullets for breakfast and a bloody mary!
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Mullets
1253 1300 SE 1st StMullets is within walking distance of Principal Park. They have a deck outside. This is a hot spot for bicyclers because it is on a popular bike trail. I recommend Mullets for breakfast and a bloody mary!
If you are into Zombies this burger joint will be right up your alley! They also have a full bar and make spike shakes.
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Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand AveIf you are into Zombies this burger joint will be right up your alley! They also have a full bar and make spike shakes.
Bernardos Burritos
215 4th StreetThis is a secret spot that I love to go to for Mexican food... and margaritas!
Blu Thai Food and Sushi
309 E Walnut StI'm a fan of Thai and sushi, and this is reasonably priced.
This is one of the more popular restaurants in Des Moines. It's a bit pricey but worth it.
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Centro
1003 Locust StThis is one of the more popular restaurants in Des Moines. It's a bit pricey but worth it.
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300 Court AveEntertainment & Activities
The Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena have all your major concerts and sporting events. My husband and I love going to the Iowa Wild hockey games. Other events are concerts, Bacon Fest, Expos, Barnstormers football, Energy basketball & Des Moines Comic Con to name a few.
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Iowa Wild
730 3rd StThe Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena have all your major concerts and sporting events. My husband and I love going to the Iowa Wild hockey games. Other events are concerts, Bacon Fest, Expos, Barnstormers football, Energy basketball & Des Moines Comic Con to name a few.
ICUBS! The World Series Chicago Cubs baseball Triple A team. Rizzo and Bryant started out playing here!
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1 Line DrICUBS! The World Series Chicago Cubs baseball Triple A team. Rizzo and Bryant started out playing here!
Flix Brewhouse
3800 Merle Hay RdWatch movies with food and drinks
Drinks & Nightlife
If you enjoy arcade games & pin ball while drinking this is the perfect place for you! There is life size jenga & skee ball too.
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Up-Down
500 E Locust StIf you enjoy arcade games & pin ball while drinking this is the perfect place for you! There is life size jenga & skee ball too.
This brewery is one of my favorites and it's only 5 minutes from our house. It is located on a bike path.
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Confluence Brewing Company
1235 Thomas Beck RdThis brewery is one of my favorites and it's only 5 minutes from our house. It is located on a bike path.
This winery is a bit of a drive, but one of my favorite wineries in central Iowa. You can make a day out of traveling to the different wineries near here.
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Two Saints Winery
15166 20th AveThis winery is a bit of a drive, but one of my favorite wineries in central Iowa. You can make a day out of traveling to the different wineries near here.
Madhouse Brewery
501 Scott AveThey make the best sours!
Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch
317 E Court AveTry their Blonde Fatale!
Arts & Culture
The Civic Center is where all of the Broadway shows are presented. There are also concerts and lectures. I can't wait to go for Mannheim Steamroller!
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Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut StThe Civic Center is where all of the Broadway shows are presented. There are also concerts and lectures. I can't wait to go for Mannheim Steamroller!
If you are looking to take a cooking class, dancing class or some other random class this is the place!
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Des Moines Social Club
900 Mulberry StIf you are looking to take a cooking class, dancing class or some other random class this is the place!
Parks & Nature
Easter Lake Park
Easter Lake ParkGrays Lake
Shopping
There are many boutiques and shops in the East Village. Make sure to check out Raygun.
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East Village
There are many boutiques and shops in the East Village. Make sure to check out Raygun.
This is the ritziest shopping area in the Des Moines area. It is about 20 min west of our house.
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Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek PkwyThis is the ritziest shopping area in the Des Moines area. It is about 20 min west of our house.
Essentials
This is the grocery store my husband and I go to. It is within walking distance of our house. There's also a WalGreens and CSV pharmacy. There is a Starbucks in this Hy-Vee.
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Hy-Vee
4605 Fleur DrThis is the grocery store my husband and I go to. It is within walking distance of our house. There's also a WalGreens and CSV pharmacy. There is a Starbucks in this Hy-Vee.