Guidebook for Des Moines

Megan
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 Parkway
Delicious 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 St
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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!
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 Ave
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If you are into Zombies this burger joint will be right up your alley! They also have a full bar and make spike shakes.
This is a secret spot that I love to go to for Mexican food... and margaritas!
Bernardos Burritos
215 4th Street
This is a secret spot that I love to go to for Mexican food... and margaritas!
I'm a fan of Thai and sushi, and this is reasonably priced.
Blu Thai Food and Sushi
309 E Walnut St
I'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 St
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This is one of the more popular restaurants in Des Moines. It's a bit pricey but worth it.
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데모인즈 다운타운 팜머스 마켓
300 Court Ave
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Entertainment & 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 St
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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.
ICUBS! The World Series Chicago Cubs baseball Triple A team. Rizzo and Bryant started out playing here!
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Principal Park
1 Line Dr
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ICUBS! The World Series Chicago Cubs baseball Triple A team. Rizzo and Bryant started out playing here!
Watch movies with food and drinks
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Flix Brewhouse
3800 Merle Hay Rd
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Watch 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 St
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If 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 Rd
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This 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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투세인츠 와이너리
15166 20th Ave
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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.
They make the best sours!
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Madhouse Brewery
501 Scott Ave
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They make the best sours!
Try their Blonde Fatale!
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Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch
317 E Court Ave
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Try 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 St
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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!
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 St
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If 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 Park
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Grays Lake
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Shopping

There are many boutiques and shops in the East Village. Make sure to check out Raygun.
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East Village
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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 Pkwy
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This 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 Dr
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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.