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Calendar All the can’t-miss events.

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Family Adventures Exciting ideas for both the young and young at heart.

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Things to Do The forecast in Des Moines calls for fun, no matter the season.

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Souvenir City Skip the cheeky trinkets and remember us with these memory makers.

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Find Your 515 Explore the charming neighborhoods and bustling burbs across Greater Des Moines.

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Your Starting Lineup Five hyped sporting events that will get you on your feet.

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Welcome to Our Neighborhood!

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Around the Metro

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Metro Map

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Downtown Des Moines Map

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Passport to Flavor Take a tour of Des Moines’ diverse dining scene.

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Raise a Toast Call it breakfast or call it brunch; we call it delicious.

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The Inn Crowd Check in with the area’s swankiest hotel bars and restaurants.

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Steak de Burgo Des Moines’ signature dish is ready for its close-up.

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Cheers From Des Moines Our buzzy beer scene can (and will) make you thirsty.

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Love Me Tender Think outside the bun with these tasty twists on the pork tenderloin.

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CATCH DES MOINES INVESTORS

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N GREG EDWARDS

President & CEO SHANNON WINTERS, CDME, SHRM-CP

Vice President of Finance & Human Resources LAURA MCNICHOLS

Director of Administration NICK ALLEN

Business Systems & Data Coordinator LYNN OSWALD

Accounting Coordinator

CONVENTIONS, SPORTS, & EVENT EXPERIENCE TRINA FLACK, CMP

PAULA GLEASON

Vice President of Sales

Receptionist

CHRIS BAKER

JANET KOERNER

Director of Event Experience

Receptionist

KATIE STIEN, CMP

DAVE BALLMAN

National Sales Manager

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

AMBER SMITH

MARKETING

National Sales Manager

BROCK KONRAD

KELLY SMITH, CMP

Vice President of Marketing

National Sales Manager

BEN HANDFELT

Director of Creative & Communications JUSTIN ZERFAS

Sales & Project Manager

JENNA SCHAEFFER

BAILEE ARNBURG

Partner Fulfillment Manager

Event Experience Manager

TESSA SIMONS

HEATHER ASHTON

Partner Sales Manager

Event Experience Manager

ALEX WILSON

Communications & PR Manager Web & Social Media Specialist STACEY WILLEY

Graphic Designer

National Sports Sales & Events Manager CAROLYN DEVINE

Senior Marketing Manager

CLAIRE STRICKLAND

LAURA JASS

MARY ANN MOORE

Sales Coordinator DEVYN ATZEN

Housing Coordinator SUE CLARK

Airport Volunteer Coordinator

ON OUR COVER Grace Le, Lincoln High School student and tenderloin aficionado. Tenderloin from The Iowa Taproom. Photographed across the street from the taproom in front of Project 7 Design’s “Kind Is Cool” mural.

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Welcome to Our Neighborhood!

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thank you for choosing to visit Greater Des Moines! As a transplant who moved here

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at the turn of the 21st century, I’ve seen firsthand how our region has evolved from a

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sleepy insurance town to a vibrant, diverse group of communities filled with world-

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class venues, attractions, and events. When you see all we have to offer, it will come

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as no surprise that we’re the fastest growing metro in the Midwest.

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As you go through this guide, you’ll get a taste of what makes Greater Des Moines

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different. Our food scene is more than just sweet corn and fair food on a stick

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(although we love those too!). Whether it’s sampling authentic dishes like

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Steak de Burgo or a breaded pork tenderloin, discovering a hidden gem neighborhood

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spot, or indulging in a five-course meal prepared by a chef nominated for a James

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Beard Award, our eclectic food scene will have you coming back for seconds.

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live like a local within these pages. Our most extensive neighborhood feature ever showcases hip downtown districts, suburban shopping meccas, and everything in between. We encourage you to embrace your sense of adventure and explore different districts so you discover what makes Greater Des Moines des best!

If you’re looking for an event to build your itinerary around, you’ve come to the right place. Check out annual events like the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Des Moines Arts Festival, Capital City Pride Fest, and the Iowa State Fair or exciting special sporting events like the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, AAU Junior Olympic Games, and the Savannah Bananas. It’s easy to picture yourself here for a long weekend. Heck, we’ll have you as long as you’d like to stay!

So, look through this guide for ideas. Then go blaze your own trail and experience Greater Des Moines whatever way you’d like. Because here, we have it all!

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DO ALL THE THINGS The IRONMAN 70.3 race is just one of the many marquee events hosted in Greater Des Moines.

Check out the events calendar for a full listing.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN IN 2023

Calendar

JAN UARY

Drake Relays

JANUARY 25 – 26 Iowa Pork Congress Iowa Events Center iowapork.org

APRIL 12 – 16

MAY 12-13

Iowa State 8 & 9 Ball Championships Hy-Vee Hall ispa-billiards.org

Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival Iowa State Fairgrounds blueribbonbacon festival.com

APRIL 22

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 2

MAY 18 – 20

Mayor’s Annual Ride Principal Park dsm.city/departments/parks_ and_recreation-division/ SEARCH: Mayor’s Ride

Iowa Ag Expo Iowa Events Center iowaagexpo.com

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F E BR UARY

FEBRUARY 15 – 18 IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Wells Fargo Arena iahsaa.org

FEBRUARY 23 – 26 Des Moines Home + Garden Show Iowa Events Center desmoineshomeand gardenshow.com

APRIL 26 – 29 FEBRUARY 24 – 26 Iowa AAU Kids State Folkstyle Wrestling Championships Wells Fargo Arena aauiowa.org

FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 4 Girls State Basketball Tournament Wells Fargo Arena ighsau.org

Drake Relays Drake Stadium drakerelays.org

MARCH MARCH 2 – 5 National Archery in the Schools Program State Championships Iowa State Fairgrounds iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/ Shooting-Sports/Archeryin-the-Schools-NASP

MARCH 3 – 5 Iowa Deer Classic Iowa Events Center iowadeerclassic.com

MAY THURSDAYS, MAY – SEPTEMBER

Winefest Downtown Des Moines winefestdesmoines.com

JUNE 1 – 4 Principal Charity Classic Wakonda Club principalcharityclassic.com

Downtown Farmers’ Market

MARCH 16 & 18

MARCH 31 – APRIL 2 AAU Middle School Wrestling Duals MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex aauwrestllng.net

APRIL APRIL Junk Jubilee Spring Show Iowa State Fairgrounds junkjubilee.com

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Valley Junction Farmers Market Historic Valley Junction valleyjunction.com

NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball 1st & 2nd Rounds Wells Fargo Arena catchdesmoines.com/ncaabasketball

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JUNE Des Moines Beer Week Greater Des Moines dsmbeerweek.beer

Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Court District desmoinesfarmersmarket. com

Boys State Basketball Tournament Wells Fargo Arena iahsaa.org

Des Moines Arts Festival

JUNE

SATURDAYS, MAY - OCTOBER

MARCH 6 – 10

MAY 30 – JUNE 3 Co-Ed State Soccer Tournament James W. Cownie Soccer Park ighsau.org iahsaa.org

Drake Road Races Drake Stadium drakeroadraces.org

FEBRUARY 11 – 19 Iowa Beef Expo Iowa State Fairgrounds iowabeefexpo.com

Co-Ed State Track Meet Drake Stadium ighsau.org iahsaa.org

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AUGUST 10 – 20

National Balloon Classic

Iowa State Fair Iowa State Fairgrounds iowastatefair.org

AUGUST 25 – 27 World Food & Music Festival Western Gateway Park worldfoodandmusic festival.org

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 21 – 23

80/35 Music Festival

JUNE 2 – 4

JULY 3

Greek Food Fair Greek Orthodox Church of St. George stgeorge.ia.goarch.org/gotg/

Yankee Doodle Pops Iowa State Capitol dmsymphony.org/concertsevents/yankee-doodle-pops

JUNE 3

JULY 3

EMC DAM to DSM Saylorville Dam and Cowles Commons damtodsm.com

Junction Street Party Historic Valley Junction valleyjunction.com

JUNE 7 – 9 World Pork Expo Iowa State Fairgrounds worldpork.org

JUNE 9 – 11

JULY 7 – 8 80/35 Music Festival Western Gateway Park 80-35.com

JULY 22

Capital City Pride Fest Historic East Village capitalcitypride.org

NTT INDYCAR Series, Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 Iowa Speedway iowaspeedway.com

JUNE 11

JULY 23

IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines Greater Des Moines ironman.com/im703des-moines

NTT INDYCAR Series, Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 Iowa Speedway iowaspeedway.com

JUNE 19 Iowa Juneteenth Observance Greater Des Moines iowajuneteenth.org

JUNE 23 – 25 Des Moines Arts Festival Western Gateway Park desmoinesartsfestival.org

JUNE 30 – JULY 2 Goodguys Heartland Nationals Iowa State Fairgrounds good-guys.com

JU LY JULY Italian American Heritage Festival of Iowa Western Gateway Park italianfestivalofiowa.com

JULY 26 – AUGUST 5 AAU Junior Olympic Games Drake Stadium and MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex catchdesmoines.com/aaujo

JULY 28 – AUGUST 5 National Balloon Classic Memorial Balloon Field, Indianola nationalballoonclassic.com

Des Moines Area Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show Iowa State Fairgrounds dmaqg.org

SEPTEMBER 23 – 24 Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival Western Gateway Park latinoheritagefestival.org

SEPTEMBER 27 – 30 American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week Iowa Events Center americanquilter.com

OCTOBER OCTOBER CelebrAsian Western Gateway Park iowaasianalliance.com

OCTOBER 15 IMT Des Moines Marathon Downtown Des Moines desmoinesmarathon.com

OCTOBER 23 – 27 Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium The World Food Prize worldfoodprize.org

OCTOBER 26 – 29 2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals Iowa Events Center usawrestlingevents.com

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER Junk Jubilee Fall Show Iowa State Fairgrounds junkjubilee.com

NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1 Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association State Team Competition Iowa Events Center isdta.net

NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 16 Holiday Promenade Historic East Village downtowndesmoines.com SEARCH: Holiday Promenade

NOVEMBER 22 – 26 Festival of Trees & Lights Iowa Events Center unitypoint.org/ blankchildrens/festival-oftrees.aspx

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Iowa State Fair

Des Moines Turkey Trot Downtown Des Moines desmoinesturkeytrot.com

AUGUST AUGUST

NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 30

Des Moines Restaurant Week Greater Des Moines desmoinesrestaurant week.com

Jolly Holiday Lights Adventureland Park jollyholidaylights.org

NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 3

AUGUST 4 – 6 Hinterland Music Festival Saint Charles hinterlandiowa.com

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HOLIDAYS

Christkindlmarket Des Moines Principal Park christkindlmarketdsm.com

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Family Adventures WHETHER YOUR FAMILY IS THE TYPE TO SEEK THRILLS AND SPILLS OR BE ONE WITH NATURE, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR BOTH THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART IN GREATER DES MOINES.

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Adventureland Resort

Spend the day at the amusement park boasting more than 100 rides and a water park with waterslides, a wave pool, and two swim-up bars. Then rest up for another round in the on-site hotel or campground. Adventureland is a vacation in and of itself.

3200 ADVENTURELAND DRIVE, ALTOONA

Smash Park

Home to the largest outdoor patio in the state, Smash Park offers activities like pickleball, cornhole, darts, shuffleboard, ping-pong, and arcade games, along with large screen TVs and a smashing food and drink menu.

6625 COACHLIGHT DRIVE, WEST DES MOINES

Stay Awhile

W IL DWOOD LOD G E in Clive takes you to the North Woods, with bunk-bed suites, outdoor firepits, complimentary board games, and a kid-favorite part of any vacation: an indoor swimming pool.

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The kids will love the nearly 25 “goremet” burger options at ZO M B I E B U R G E R + D R I N K L A B . For those who prefer sweet to scary, try a cereal milkshake; a spiked version is available for adults.

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Lauridsen Skatepark

Ledges State Park

Seven Oaks Recreation

Many of our family attractions have that wow factor, some of them literally.

The country’s largest skate park features both park and street courses, plus a giant skateable sculpture that spells the word “wow.” Skate where the pros do, or watch those who can.

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901 2ND AVENUE, DES MOINES

Iowa Cubs & Iowa Wild

See why Des Moines was named the No. 1 Minor League Sports Market in America. Root, root, root for the Iowa Cubs (the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) at Principal Park, or make it your goal to check out the Iowa Wild (the AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild) at Wells Fargo Arena.

1 LINE DRIVE, DES MOINES 233 CENTER STREET, DES MOINES

Soak in nature’s beauty, with sandstone cliffs and dense forest paths, and hike through the creek crossings along Canyon Drive. Little kids squeal with delight when motorists splash them with big waves.

1515 P AVENUE, MADRID

Jester Park

Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone is an all-seasons adventure outfitter, with skiing and snow tubes in the winter and kayaks and river tubes come summertime. Float down the Des Moines River under the highest double-track rail bridge in the United States.

You’ll be home on the range at Jester Park, one of our favorite outdoor playgrounds. View elk and bison herds, and channel your inner explorer with hiking, paddling, equestrian activities, a nature center, and a natural playscape. Prefer to hit the links? Take your pick: an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole par 3 course, or just-for-kicks mini golf.

1086 222ND DRIVE, BOONE

11121 NW JESTER PARK DRIVE, GRANGER

7401 SW 9TH STREET, DES MOINES

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Blank Park Zoo

Iowa’s largest zoo is where the wild things are. For kids, that means giraffe feedings, sea lion hijinks, and a red panda exhibit.

For moms and dads, that means seasonal rotating events like Zoo Brew (summer).

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Adventureland Park

Adventureland Park has more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including the new family spinning roller coaster, The Phoenix! Rides for all ages are available, from mild to wet-and-wild.

Shows throughout the park feature a variety of family entertainment. Don’t miss Iowa’s newest water park, Adventure Bay. Water park admission is included with admission to Adventureland Park.

Please see adventurelandpark.com for park and water park operation dates.

3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, (515) 266-2121

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Artisan Gallery 218

Located in Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines, we are an artist-owned contemporary fine art gallery featuring Iowa artists. We offer paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworks, sculpture, pottery, fiber and fabric art, clocks, gifts, and more. The Gallery holds quarterly exhibits, art talks, and a variety of creative classes including painting and jewelrymaking. With Beaverdale Books, we host book events focused on Iowa authors and topics. Come to a book event or schedule a class online at artisangallery218.com!

Historic Valley Junction, 218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218

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BCycle

Des Moines BCycle is a fast, fun, and easy way to get around town. With 27 stations and 200 classic and e-bikes, BCycle can get you where you need to go.

Regionally located in downtown Des Moines, Clive, and Windsor Heights.

Downtown Des Moines, (515) 210-0237

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Birthplace of John Wayne

This modest four-room home has been restored to reflect its appearance in 1907, the year of Duke’s birth.

Come see an impressive collection of John Wayne memorabilia that includes unique items and props from his films, hundreds of rare photographs, and letters from Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan, and more.

205 S John Wayne Drive, Winterset, (515) 462-1044

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Dedicated to providing a fun, recreational experience for all ages, Brenton Skating Plaza is the premier destination for birthday and corporate parties, broomball, and ice skating under the stars. From November to March, the venue offers ice skating in the open air amid snowflakes and alongside sweeping views of the downtown Des Moines (DSM) skyline.

520 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, (515) 283-4233

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Buzzard Billy’s

Des Moines’ favorite Cajun/Creole restaurant.

Recognized year after year for its dishes including gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp creole, and many other classics. Menu also includes seafood, steaks, pastas, fantastic appetizers, and desserts. This high-energy restaurant and bar is located near Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center with great views of the capital city from the second floor deck. For something wonderfully different, try our armadillo eggs or the fried gator fingers.

615 3rd Street, Des Moines, (515) 244-2899

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Celebrate! Innovation Exhibition

Designed to inspire, the Celebrate! Innovation Exhibition stresses the importance of creative thinking and innovation. Through the use of exhibits and artifacts, digital video, large photos, diagrams, and story panels, the DMACC West Campus has been transformed into a place that preserves, displays, and celebrates America’s innovative spirit.

5959 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, (515) 633-2407

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Center Grove Orchard

Come be part of the lively atmosphere of our beautiful central Iowa farm! Enjoy daily hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, pedal tractors, weekend festivals with live entertainment, and so much more. Don’t forget our corn pool, jumping pillow, rubber duck races, and apple slingshot. Pick your own apples and find your perfect pumpkin. Come hungry to enjoy all the tastes of the season!

32835 610th Avenue, Cambridge, (515) 383-4354

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Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo is “Iowa’s Wildest Adventure!”

Experience the wonders of nature found in the tropical rainforests, Australian Outback, and Africa. The zoo offers educational classes, tours, and rental facilities.

7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, (515) 285-4722

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Brenton Skating Plaza

At Board & Brush in Clive, we marry the joy of wine and paint with the classic timelessness of wooden signs. Our instructor-led DIY wood sign workshops allow you to combine your creativity and willingness to learn new skills. We provide you with the instruction, materials, and design for you to distress, sand, stain, paint, and customize your personalized piece of art!

12871 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 850-8201

Creating fine European chocolates since 1913, Chocolaterie Stam also has authentic Italian gelato.

One of our chocolate concierges will be happy to assist you with your selections while you enjoy the ambience inside or on our beautiful patio. Stop in one of our three metro locations and “visit Europe while you’re in Des Moines!”

2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 412-7826

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Climb Iowa 3605 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes, (515) 986-2565

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Climb Iowa East Village Historic East Village, 150 E 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 244-2565

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Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum 225 10th Street, Boone, (515) 432-4249

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Des Moines Arts Festival®

The international award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival® celebrates its 26th anniversary June 23 – 25, 2023. Located in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park, the Festival features visual arts, live music, performing arts, interactive arts activities, Interrobang Film Festival, and plenty of eclectic food and beverage booths providing guests with an arts and culture experience to remember!

Western Gateway Park, 15th & Locust Streets, Des Moines, (515) 286-4950

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Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey

The Des Moines Buccaneers are a Tier I Junior Ice Hockey team in the United States Hockey League (USHL). The team has played in the Western Conference since the 2009 – 2010 season. The Buccaneers are the third-oldest USHL team. Buccaneer Arena is widely known as The Madhouse on Hickman and is one of the toughest places to play in the USHL. Fans enjoy close-to-the-action hockey. Players are the best 16 ‒ 21-year-olds in the country, vying for a D1 scholarship. Come see great talent as they work for their NHL dreams. The regular season runs October through April.

Buccaneer Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 278-2827

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant 12-acre public garden featuring a water garden, conifer garden, rose garden, and an iconic geodesic-domed conservatory with tropical and desert plants. Enjoy lunch at Trellis Cafe (open Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), shop for unique items in the Garden Shop, or explore our unique education programs.

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, (515) 323-6290

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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation

Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation recognizes that art belongs not just in galleries/museums, but in streetscapes, parks, buildings, and infrastructures of a thriving community. The Foundation collaborates with artists and local entities to create a worldclass destination for public art. For a spectacular, self-guided tour of public art explore our interactive website and DSM PUBLIC ART app.

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Heritage Carousel Union Park, 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines (515) 323-8200

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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Historic East Village

The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery set in present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware...the killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect. Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone and find clues as more victims are revealed. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime!

Historic East Village, Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown, 101 E Locust Street, Des Moines, (866) 496-0535

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Historic Swanson House & Clive Depot

Downtown DSM USA 700 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 286-4950

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Downtown Farmers’ Market

Support more than 300 entrepreneurs from 50 Iowa counties as you shop at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines’ (DSM’s) Historic Court District. Find locally grown foods, handcrafted art, live entertainment, and more every Saturday from 7 a.m. to Noon, May – October. October hours are 8 a.m. to Noon.

Historic Court District, Des Moines, (515) 286-4928

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Great Escape

Historic East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, with more than 90 shops, restaurants, and entertainment destinations. West of the state capitol in downtown Des Moines, the Historic East Village is minutes from the Iowa Events Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Easily accessible via bike trails, DART, and automobile (Interstate-235, exit E 6th Street, south four blocks).

1st – 7th blocks of E Grand Avenue & Walnut Street, Des Moines

Great Escape – The Ultimate Experience and Social – Eats & Crafts has recently renovated, rebranded, and restructured the facility. The mission for this new business is to create a valuable experience every day, in every way, for everyone. Great Escape specializes in group events, corporate group outings, teambuilding activities, VIP boutique bowling suite, adult and youth birthday parties, open bowling, bowling leagues, laser tag, arcade, great food, and great fun.

At Social – Eats & Crafts you will find a menu inspired by modern American cuisine. Eats & Crafts represents great food and a variety of craft beers. Social – Eats & Crafts offers 30 draft beers with 26 craft beers.

655 NE 56th Street, Pleasant Hill, (515) 263-1700

The Clive Historical Society manages the Swanson House, Clive Depot, and railroad caboose properties located at 8641 Swanson Boulevard. This is the historic center of Clive which was platted in 1882. The Swanson House served as a general store and post office for the period from 1911 to 1929.

8641 Swanson Boulevard, Clive, (515) 635-5247

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Historic Valley Junction

Historic Valley Junction, the original downtown West Des Moines, is a charming, renovated railroad district with a collection of more than 150 retail businesses, including art galleries, fashion boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, and specialty stores.

4th – 7th blocks of Railroad Avenue & Locust Street, West Des Moines, (515) 222-3642

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Homemakers

Homemakers Furniture has been making your house a home since 1974. Whether you’re shopping in our expansive showroom or online, we have Iowa’s largest selection of furniture, mattresses, and accessories at the lowest prices, guaranteed.

Find the perfect designs for every room in your home today – only at Homemakers!

10215 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, (515) 276-2772

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Spring PUT AWAY THOSE WINTER BLUES, IT’S SHORTS WEATHER. DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Every Saturday morning from May – October, the Historic Court District is transformed into an art and foodie paradise, with more than 300 vendors, live music, and countless precious pups.

DRAKE RELAYS You don’t need to be a track and field fan to enjoy one of the country’s most storied sporting events at the iconic Blue Oval at Drake Stadium every April.

CELEBRASIAN Des Moines’ festival season kicks off every May with Iowa’s largest Asian American event with cultural exhibits, martial arts, and activities for the kids.

PAPPAJOHN SCULPTURE PARK Pack a picnic and head to Western Gateway Park to see downtown’s crown jewel, with 30-plus art pieces by international artists.

Grab a selfie inside the iconic “Nomade.”

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Iowa Architectural Foundation

IAF offers architect-guided walking tours of downtown, second Fridays, May – September, $20, leaving from Capital Square, going in four directions.

IAF also offers custom walking and motorcoach tours for groups. Choose from standard or modified routes based on location, a preferred architectural style or building type. Visit iowaarchfoundation.org for details or email director@iowaarchfoundation.org.

400 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, (515) 244-1888

iowaarchfoundation.org

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, Iowa’s premier veterans museum, displays artifacts and tells the story of Iowa veterans from the Mexican War of 1846 to present day. It also has a reference library on military subjects and Iowa veterans. This is the perfect venue for a two-hour outing.

Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston (515) 252-4531

goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov

Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival

IT’S SUN’S OUT, FUN’S OUT COME SUMMERTIME. DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL This world-class event at the end of June hosts 200,000 people each year and is a 12-time winner of the coveted Gold Grand Pinnacle Award, reflecting “best festival in the world.”

PRIDE FEST June is Pride Month, which culminates with Pride Fest, a celebration that takes over the Historic East Village with big name music acts, DJs, fashion shows, and food and drink vendors.

MUSIC FESTIVALS Take your pick. 80/35, the July downtown festival that put Des Moines on the map (Lizzo was here before she was LIZZO) or Hinterland, the three-day festival with camping in Saint Charles that has hosted Jason Isbell and Brandi Carlile. We recommend both.

IOWA STATE FAIR The granddaddy of them all, this 11-day celebration in August is the ultimate Iowa experience. Come for the 70 foods on a stick, stay for the music, rides, animals, and people-watching.

Jethro's BBQ is WORLD FAMOUS! As seen on...MAN v.

FOOD on the Travel Channel, ESPN’S National “Fanwich” Runner-Up, “Manliest Restaurant” in the Midwest

by Men’s Health magazine, America’s “100 Best BBQ Restaurants,” “Favorite BBQ” of Better Homes & Gardens magazine, “A Manly Restaurant” on Food Paradise on the Travel Channel. Visit all seven metro locations!

Greater Des Moines locations

jethrosdesmoines.com

John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

In September 2009, the 4.4-acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park opened in Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park. Philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn provided funding for and donated 31 sculptures by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists to the Des Moines Art Center. The Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a collaboration of the Pappajohns, the City of Des Moines, the Des Moines Art Center, and numerous corporate and private donors.

Western Gateway Park, 1330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405

latinoheritagefestival.org

desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/pappajohnsculpture-park

Iowa State Capitol

Ken’s – A Not So Secret Speakeasy

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, (515) 279-0715

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Jethro’s BBQ

1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 281-5591

legis.iowa.gov/resources/tourcapitol

Iowa State Fair

The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. With more than 1 million attendees and 11 days, there are many things to celebrate for agriculture, industry, entertainment, and achievement at the Iowa State Fair, August 10 – 20, 2023.

Iowa State Fairgrounds, E 30th Street & E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111

iowastatefair.org

Iowa Wild

The Iowa Wild is the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. The team got their start in Des Moines in 2013 and have called Wells Fargo Arena home ever since. This year will mark their 10th anniversary season of growing the sport of hockey in Iowa and developing the next NHL stars; they hope you will join them in the celebration! Their regular season starts in October and runs all the way through April.

To learn more about tickets, iowawild.com/tickets.

Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, (515) 564-8700

iowawild.com

Iowa Wolves Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, (515) 564-8550

IAWolves.com

Ironside Axe Club

Ironside Axe Club is a unique destination for your next outing. Our coaches will have you throwing axes like a Viking in no time. Our bar has a selection of local and domestic beers, ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. All ages are welcome. Axe throwing is the perfect date night, party, team-building activity, or corporate outing. JOIN A LEAGUE! 2700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 630-0319

ironsideaxeclub.com

Ken’s – a not so secret speakeasy is named after Des Moines’ most notorious bootlegger during Prohibition. Located under the Iowa Taproom, come enjoy a classic Old Fashioned or Gin Rickey at this basement bar. Open 5 p.m. – Midnight, daily with a full bar, craft beer, classic cocktails, and wide whiskey selection!

Historic East Village, 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, (515) 243-0827

iowataproom.com/kens

Lauridsen Skatepark

Opened on May 7, 2021, and host to the 2021 and 2022 Dew Tour, the Lauridsen Skatepark is the largest open park in the nation. The skate park is centrally located at the north end of the Principal Riverwalk next to the Des Moines River. The 88,000-square-foot attraction showcases Olympic-caliber park and street courses.

Thrilling features include a promenade, flow bowl, amoeba pool, snake run, and a skateable art piece entitled “WOW.” The entire skate park was heavily influenced by the existing topography of the land and the water table.

901 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 323-5300

dsmskatepark.com

Living History Farms

This 500-acre, open-air museum tells the story of Midwestern agriculture and rural life. Interpreters in period costumes recreate daily routines of early Iowans. Visit the 1700 Ioway Indian Farm, 1850 Pioneer Farm, 1875 Town, 1900 Horse-Powered Farm, and modern Exhibit Center. Many special events take place during the season (May – October) and historic dinners are offered November through March.

11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, (515) 278-5286

lhf.org

Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Visit our world-famous covered bridges, the inspiration behind, and setting of, “The Bridges of Madison County.” Madison County boasts six of these remaining historic structures, making it the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa. Grab a map to the covered bridges at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center or on our website. Or schedule a personal guided tour, which offers information on the construction and history of the bridges, the movie production, and local historical information.

73 Jefferson Street, Winterset, (515) 462-1185

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Mainframe Studios

Slated to become the largest nonprofit art studio building in the nation, Mainframe Studios is an entirely new model for providing permanent affordable workspace to artists of all disciplines.

Come visit local creative talent that will exceed your expectations and expand your horizons.

900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, (515) 707-2783

mainframestudios.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa Jolly Holiday Lights

Light up a child’s life at Jolly Holiday Lights from Saturday, November 25, 2023, through Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Adventureland Resort. This family holiday tradition is a 2.5-mile ride through more than 100 magical light displays. 100% of admission fees go directly to Make-A-Wish Iowa to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Last year this event raised enough funds to grant 91 wishes in our community! You can purchase your ticket now at JollyHolidayLights.org or area Hy-Vee stores.

Adventureland Park, 3300 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 334-2636

iowa.wish.org

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel

Come see why Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel is your place to play. With more than 85,000 square feet of exciting casino action, Prairie Meadows has every game you want to play this side of Vegas. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Prairie Meadows also offers a wide variety of restaurants, live horse racing April through October, weekly entertainment, and a luxury hotel at affordable prices. Conveniently located along Interstate 80 and just 15 minutes from downtown Des Moines. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, (515) 967-1000

prairiemeadows.com

Rail Explorers: Boone Division

Rail Explorers have brought the first Railbike Experience to the Midwest. This 12.5-mile round trip will take you from open farmland to the Des Moines River. You’ll ride across the spectacular “Bass Point Creek High Trestle” which is 750' long, 156' high. All Explorers feature an electric motor which makes the journey truly effortless. Bookings are recommended.

123 10th Street, Boone, (877) 833-8588

railexplorers.net

Mid-Iowa Bassmasters 1529 E 26th Street, Des Moines, (515) 669-2778

midiowabassmasters.org

Outlets of Des Moines

The only outlet mall in Greater Des Moines, Outlets of Des Moines is an open-air shopping destination conveniently located at Interstate 80 and US-65 in Altoona. Shop and save up to 70% at your favorites including Michael Kors, Kate Spade New York, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour Factory House, and more.

801 Bass Pro Drive, Suite 125, Altoona, (515) 380-7400

outletsofdesmoines.com

Palms Theatres & IMAX

The Palms Theatres & IMAX provides the best movie-going experience in the metro! Enjoy a film in breathtaking IMAX, the Premium Large Format, a traditional auditorium, or Dine & Recline! Each theatre is equipped with our UltraLux Loungers that fully recline with optional heat settings. Rick’s Café Americain is a full restaurant and bar that services our Dine & Recline auditoriums or if you just want to stop by for a meal! Also attached to the lobby is the Operating Room arcade – perfect for the kids! Our popcorn is fresh and poppin’ – stop by today and support your local movie theatre!

200 NE Westgate Drive, Waukee, (515) 630-2337

fridleytheatres.com

Paws & Pints

Paws & Pints is a multifaceted canine-related business equipped with an indoor and outdoor dog park with a full bar, coffeehouse, and snack kitchen for both you and your best friend. Paws & Pints has all your everyday canine needs handled too: daycare, lodging, grooming, and retail all under one roof!

6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines, (515) 969-2275

pawsandpintsdsm.com

Pots & Shots LLC 9500 University Avenue, Suite 1101, West Des Moines (515) 441-0763

Reiman Gardens

Seventeen-acre public botanical garden including tropical plant conservatory, butterfly wing with hundreds of live butterflies, and gift shop. Events open to the public and annual changing displays. Private rentals and tours. Open daily, year-round.

Iowa State University, 1407 University Boulevard, Ames (515) 294-2710

reimangardens.com

Fall WE’RE FALLING FOR PUMPKINS, FESTIVALS, AND CIDER DONUTS.

Salisbury House & Gardens

CENTER GROVE ORCHARD Head north to Cambridge, where from August to November, this 20-acre orchard becomes the ultimate fall destination, with a pumpkin patch, sunflower meadow, hayrides, baby goats, slides, and of course, apple cider donuts.

salisburyhouse.org

WORLD FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL Eclectic eats and soulful music come to Western Gateway Park in September for this free festival, with more than 50 booths from 27 countries across the globe.

Salisbury House & Gardens was built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife Edith. The home was modeled after the King’s House in Salisbury, England. The historic home contains authentic 16th century English oak woodwork, English flintwork and rafters that date back to the time of Shakespeare. Called a “national treasure,” Salisbury House is graced with the family’s original collection of original artworks, tapestries, and antique furnishings. Schedule a tour or attend one of our many fundraisers and community events that we host throughout the year!

4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, (515) 274-1777

Saylorville Lake Marina

Saylorville Lake, located on the Des Moines River, is 26,000 acres of woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats with multiple boat launches, beaches, camping sites for fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife-watching. If you are looking to spend your day relaxing on the water, or fun in the sun, we have the perfect boat for you. We have Cypress Cays, Princecrafts, Cruzes, Paddle Boards, and Explorer Tandems. Saylorville Lake Marina also offers a Marine Convenience Store, private bathrooms and showers, and a floating restaurant and bar. The Sandbar and Grill is here to offer diners delicious food and a view rain, shine, sun, or snow! And Fleetwood at Saylorville is the ONLY floating restaurant in central Iowa!

6170 NW Polk City Drive, Polk City, (515) 984-6541

saylorvillelakemarina.com

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HIGH TRESTLE TRAIL A cyclist’s dream, the High Trestle Trail stretches 25 miles and passes through five towns, never far from a bite or brew.

The highlight is a 13-story-high illuminated bridge over the Des Moines River valley.

LATINO HERITAGE FESTIVAL The largest ethnic event in Iowa closes out festival season in September with traditional foods, authentic arts, crafts, cultural exhibits, kid’s areas, entertainment, and street dancing.

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Science Center of Iowa

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires visitors by bringing learning to life. Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, SCI features interactive exhibits and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages. With live science demonstrations, a 50-foot planetarium, and rotating exhibits, there’s always more to explore!

401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 274-6868

sciowa.org

Warrior Lanes

1086 222nd Drive, Boone, (515) 432-9457

sevenoaksrec.com

Slaughterhouse

WE’VE GOT FUN COVERED, NO MATTER HOW MANY LAYERS YOU HAVE TO PUT ON. BRENTON SKATING PLAZA It’s impossible not to be romantic (or at least nostalgic) about Brenton Skating Plaza, located along the Des Moines River with the downtown skyline as your backdrop.

Open November – March.

SEVEN OAKS RECREATION Think winter goes too slow?

Speed things up by skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing down the slopes of this recreational venue in Boone.

A ski lift or surface lift will take you back up top.

HOLIDAY FESTIVALS Shop for those who made it onto your “nice list” at seasonal events throughout November and December, including the Historic East Village’s Holiday Promenade (Fridays), Historic Valley Junction’s Jingle in the Junction (Thursdays), and Christkindlmarket Des Moines (beginning of December).

Terrace Hill, a National Historic Landmark and Iowa Governor’s residence, is among the finest examples of Victorian Second Empire architecture in the United States. Guided tours of the first floor and historic gardens and carriage house take visitors back to the Victorian lifestyle of the late 1880s. Please visit terracehill.iowa.gov for complete information about tour times, admission, and reservation guidelines.

2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 281-7205

terracehill.iowa.gov

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The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction is Iowa’s Premier Haunted House. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, our underground experience features Hollywood caliber sets and effects. With nearly 20,000 square feet of subterranean terrors, you can expect an experience of 25 – 30 minutes depending on which turns you take! The experience begins in our immersive, Halloween party style, alleyway queue. Our online timed ticketing lets you plan your night accordingly, and we are just a block and a half away from Court Avenue, so you are in short walking distance of a full evening of fun.

500 Locust Street, Des Moines, (669) 244-7447

slaughterhousedm.com

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Inc.

Sleepy Hollow is now part of Polk County Conservation’s network of parks and wildlife areas! As features and program offerings evolve over the next two years, you can expect incredible opportunities to recreate and engage with nature. Watch for opportunities to camp, hike, and connect to regional trails, in addition to reinvigorated winter sports.

4051 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 262-4100

sleepyhollowevents.com

Smash Park

Smash Park is an indoor/outdoor eatertainment venue built on fun and community spirit. It combines craft food and drinks with pickleball, endless games, live entertainment, and community events to provide the ultimate gathering place for people of all ages. Smash Park is also home to Iowa’s largest patio, more than 80 TVs and a 30-foot TV wall!

6625 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines, (515) 313-0700

smashpark.com

Spare Time Des Moines

Spare Time Des Moines is your new spot for family fun, epic events, or an unforgettable night out.

This brand new center has something for everyone, with luxury bowling lanes, more than 100 arcade games, epic escape rooms, laser tag, multiple bars, mouthwatering menu, and more!

340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 414-2824

sparetimeentertainment.com/desmoines

State Historical Museum of Iowa 600 E Locust Street, Des Moines, (515) 281-5111

iowaculture.gov/history/museum

JOLLY HOLIDAY LIGHTS This essential holiday tradition and largest light show in Iowa includes a 2.5-mile stretch aglow with more than 100 light displays.

Warrior Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family, friends, and co-workers at prices that won’t break your budget! Featuring 16 lanes with NEW lanes, NEW automatic scoring, NEW automated bumpers on every lane, NEW arcade, snack bar, homemade pizza, private meeting and party rooms, and a well-supplied bar. Our beautiful center is clean, bright, fully accessible, fun, and familyfriendly with plenty of quality, well-lit parking available. Come experience bowling!

190 SE Laurel Street, Waukee, (515) 987-4840

warriorlanes.com

Winefest Des Moines

Winefest attracts thousands to its food and wine workshops, pairing dinners, and tasting events. Regarded as one of the most anticipated events of the year, Winefest offers something for beginning wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

Visit winefestdesmoines.com for details on the events happening throughout the year.

Various Greater Des Moines Locations, (515) 244-0039

winefestdesmoines.com

WineStyles®

WineStyles® Tasting Station® is a unique gathering place for the community that is reminiscent of an old-world wine cellar. Our guests can Taste, Learn, and Enjoy® the best in wine, craft beer, and gourmet food items while participating in weekly tastings, monthly classes, and special events.

5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines (515) 224-9463

winestyles.com/westdesmoines

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates The magnificent Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates is home to the World Food Prize, known as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture.” Visit this beautifully restored century-old building and learn through art and interactive exhibits about global achievements in science, agriculture, and humanitarian efforts.

100 Locust Street, Des Moines, (515) 245-3783

worldfoodprize.org

Your Private Bar

Your Private Bar is known for its superior mobile bartending service focused on weddings. We’ll work with you to customize the beverage service at your event to ensure an unforgettable guest experience, including signature drinks. We also have private space that is perfect for rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. The space holds up to 90, has full audio capacity, and has modular furniture to accommodate every layout. We also offer drink delivery service, party equipment, custom gift packages catered toward the bridal party, and more. Visit us online at yourprivatebar.com.

1701 25th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 599-1205

yourprivatebar.com

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Explore 17 acres of beautiful gardens, a tropical indoor Conservatory, a Butterfly Wing with hundreds of exotic butterflies in flight and a Gift Shop full of unique and sustainable items.

Located just south of Jack Trice Stadium.

1407 University Blvd.

Ames, Iowa 50011 515-294-2710 reimangardens.com

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Souvenir City ONCE YOU GET A TASTE OF DES MOINES, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO BRING A TASTE OF DES MOINES BACK WITH YOU. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF SOUVENIRS FOR YOU TO REMEMBER US BY UNTIL NEXT TIME. (1) BLK & Bold coffee Bold flavors that support great causes. (2) Exile Hannah beer Buzzy beer from Des Moines’ biggest brewery.

(3) Fong’s Pizza tiki mug Tiki drinks and pizza – name a more iconic duo.

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(4) Des Moines Mercantile coffee mug

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Rise and shine with a cup from this modern general store. (5) Jethro’s BBQ sauce Pairs well with backyard barbecues. (6) Fontenelle Supply Co. leather wallet This menswear and leather goods shop is so money.

(7) Chocolaterie Stam’s chocolate Swiss chocolate has nothing on this Des Moines favorite. (8) Iowa Barnstormers’ cowbell Ring in excitement with Iowa’s Indoor Football League franchise. (9) Raygun socks Wearable snark, courtesy of The Greatest Store in the Universe. (10) Iowa Cubs mini bat Catch a rising star at the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. (11) Flag of Des Moines stocking cap The artsy design is the flag of Des Moines. (12) Civic Center playbill Des Moines was an early stop on tours of Hamilton and The Book of Mormon.

(13) Iowa Wild bobblehead Come for the Zamboni, stay for the hockey.

(14) Barksdale cookies

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Called the closest thing to Brooklyn that Iowa has ever seen, the Historic East Village is home to taprooms like Peace Tree Brewing and its welcoming patio.

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Drake University

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College Town DSM WHETHER IT’S BOUTIQUE BLOCKS, LIVELY NIGHTLIFE DISTRICTS, FOODIE MECCAS, OR BUSTLING ’BURBS, GREATER DES MOINES IS FULL OF NEIGHBORHOODS RIPE FOR EXPLORATION. YOUR URBAN ADVENTURE IS JUST STEPS AWAY, ALL IN ONE AREA CODE.

D R A K E UN IV E R S IT Y is Des Moines’ home team, and the quaint Drake neighborhood certainly gives you plenty to cheer about. Black Cat Ice Cream is one of the best-kept secrets in the metro, with inventive flavors like chili and cinnamon roll, Red Velvet Oreo, and vanilla and chocolate pretzel. The word is out on University Library Café, whose flour tortilla nachos are the stuff of legends. Top them with chicken, cheeseburger, or corned beef – or better yet, try the breakfast nachos, which are the perfect remedy to a long night out. Speaking of nights out, Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers is a great place to either start or end your night, with more than a dozen types of burgers and a drink menu featuring an assortment of local brews.

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Climb Iowa

The New Northwestern

Subsect Skateshop

| HISTORIC EAST VILLAGE |

Hipster Haven

Fontenelle Supply Co.

Alleged Lee’s

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Lauridsen Fountain

“My kids love running through the free fountain at Cowles Commons in the summer. It’s right across from the Des Moines Civic Center and a great stop after the Downtown Farmers’ Market.”

— ANDREA COOLEY, CO-OWNER OF DES MOINES MOM

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LO CAT E D BE T W E E N T H E BEAU TIFU L Iowa State Capitol and Des Moines River, the Historic East Village has New York City vibes coupled with an “Iowa Nice” attitude.

Any hip neighborhood needs trendy boutiques to up the aesthetics, and the East Village has them in spades. Shop “his” at Fontenelle Supply Co., with cool flannels and custom leather goods, and “hers” at Aimee, with one-of-akind fashions and jewelry. Stay active at Climb Iowa by grabbing a day pass and challenging yourself in the open bouldering area, or stock up on gear at Subsect Skateshop before exploring the country’s largest skate park, Lauridsen Skatepark.

All that physical activity may make you thirsty, and luckily, some of the coolest bars in town are on this side of the river.

Whether it’s a railway-theme cocktail bar (The New Northwestern), Des Moines’ oldest gay bar (The Blazing Saddle), a popular taproom (Peace Tree Brewing), or cool new speakeasys (Ken’s and Alleged Lee’s), there’s a cure for whatever ales you.

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A Vintage Gem NO SH OPPING S P RE E I S C OM P LE T E without a stroll through charming Historic Valley Junction. You’ll find kitschy and classy in the vintage shops, clothing boutiques, and art galleries within a lively district sprinkled with quaint cafès and bars, as well as artsy murals.

Check out local favorite Hinge for stylish (and affordable) fashions, home goods, and antiques. Bozz Prints will outfit your home or office with hip prints and posters with a Midwest bent. The Winchester Public House is a prohibition style pub with signature cocktails, and Mitzi’s is a funky new eatery with rock-and-roll vibes and seriously good sausages. If that sausage puts you in a German mood, head to The Hall, a German-style beer hall in a converted railcar barn and iron foundry with more than 50 beers on tap and an eclectic food menu.

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Bozz Prints

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| JORDAN CREEK | Jordan Creek Town Center

Retail and Recreation Therapy K N OW N A S T H E P R E M IE R S H O P P IN G destination in Iowa, West Des Moines features several distinct shopping pockets, each with unique dining options and outdoor amenities. The biggest among them is Jordan Creek Town Center, a giant shopping complex with popular brands like Apple, H&M, and Pottery Barn in a park-like atmosphere with a lakefront boardwalk. Outside or just down the road, you’ll find a restaurant for every taste, including national chains like Wahlburgers, Giordano’s, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and local favorites like Tasty Tacos and Palmer’s Deli and Market.

Make sure to schedule enough time

for Smash Park, a pickleball and gaming utopia featuring Iowa’s largest patio, shuffleboard, arcade games, and more than 70 TVs, making it the perfect place for family night, date night, or game night. Speaking of fun and games, Spare Time Entertainment has something for everyone, with luxury bowling lanes, laser tag, and escape rooms.

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TO M ’ S FAVO R I T E B R E W E RY

Lua Brewing “Here, you’ll find a vast array of wellcrafted brews, from traditional lagers and IPAs to style-pushing fruited sours and barrel-aged stouts.

Not to mention upscale food from a Michelin-trained chef and dreamy patio to enjoy everything on.

Aposto

Big Grove Brewery

—TOM HARDINGE, @DSMBREWSTER ON INSTAGRAM

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Bridal Row

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Past Meets Present

Hoyt Sherman Place

B E AU T IF UL V ICTO R IA N H O M E S line the streets of Historic Sherman Hill, Des Moines’ oldest neighborhood, and recent additions have helped transform it into a happening new spot. The 12,000-square-foot Big Grove Brewery taproom (and 12,000-square-foot patio to match) is a dazzling newcomer to the neighborhood, offering experimental beers not found in its original Iowa City location. Across the street is the smaller, but still mighty, Lua Brewing, which has already earned the reputation of being the most interesting brewery in town. For a taste of the past, check out Aposto restaurant, housed in an 1880 Victorian mansion and known for its scrumptious classical cuisine and pasta.

Follow up dinner with a show at Hoyt Sherman Place, a vibrant 1877 venue that connects art, music, and history with one another.

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Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon

“This is a great spring weekend in the city to cheer on a bunch of strong women.

After the race, celebrate with wine at Jasper Winery!”

— MORGAN CHICCHELLY, FOUNDER OF DES MOINES GIRL

Whiskey River Ankeny

AR Workshop

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Follow the Trail to Fun

ONE OF THE TOP 1 0 FAST E ST-G ROWI N G cities in the U.S., Ankeny has several new developments to keep you entertained.

The District at Prairie Trail, with chic boutiques, locally owned businesses, and distinct restaurants, promises entertainment for the whole family. You’ll find popular area eateries such as Whiskey River Ankeny, Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse, and Fong’s Pizza, with its famous tiki drinks and Asian-inspired pizza featured on celebrity chef Alton Brown’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Get your DIY on at AR Workshop, where you can unlock your creative side with hands-on art classes. Create a wood sign to go with your farmhouse decor or a canvas pillow that will tie a room together. If your idea of a notable accomplishment is getting the high score in Skee-Ball, head (willingly) to the Operating Room, a bar arcade with pinball and arcade games, savory eats, and craft cocktail slushies.

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Thrill Rides and Chill Vibes W IT H ENTERTAINM E N T F OR ALL AG E S , Altoona is the unofficial family vacation headquarters of Greater Des Moines. Treat yourself to a fun day(s) at Adventureland Resort, Iowa’s largest theme park with more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including an attached water park.

Adults will enjoy the entertainment options next door at Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack and Hotel. Enjoy live horse racing May – September, and after your day of play, dine on USDA Prime steaks at AJ’s Steakhouse.

If your idea of adventure centers around finding great deals on clothes, cookware, and more, check out the Outlets of Des Moines, central Iowa’s only outdoor outlet mall with stores like American Eagle, Levi’s, Le Creuset, and Under Armour.

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Restaurant Row

Cheese Bar

K A R L A’ S FAVO R I T E R E S TAU R A N T

Harbinger

“Locally sourced ingredients get a dash of Asian flair.

The result: one of the most epic meals in Iowa. For the ultimate experience, trust the pros and ask for the chef ’s tasting menu.”

— KARLA WALSH, DES MOINES-BASED FOOD AND WELLNESS WRITER

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F O R A L IT E R A L TA ST E of Des Moines, the menu doesn’t get more diverse than the avenues of Ingersoll and Grand, affectionately known as Restaurant Row. Cheese Bar (whose sister shop was named Best Cheese Shop in America) will have you saying “Cheese!” with its to-die-for grilled cheese, cast-iron mac and cheese, and house-made charcuterie. Craving modern Asian eats in an impossibly cute space? Lucky Lotus is your new favorite neighborhood hangout. A juicy smash burger in a chic diner? Pull up a barstool at Lachele’s Fine Foods. Wood-fired pizzas and the best happy hour specials in town?

A seat on Eatery A’s patio beckons. A fivecourse chef’s tasting menu from a chef nominated for a James Beard Award? The effortless cool of Harbinger awaits.

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Small but Mighty LOCATED J UST N O RT HWE ST of the Drake University neighborhood is the impossibly charming Beaverdale, brimming with hidden gems. Start with brunch at Motley School Tavern, where the blueberry pancakes are as pretty as they are delicious. Peruse Vinyl Cup Records for that hard-to-find album or Beaverdale Books for that new release. Then head across the street to Back Country, where you can stock up on name-brand outdoor apparel and gear. Refuel for more adventures with some Detroit-style pizza at Parlor, or take in “Saved by the Bell” vibes at The Dam Pub, where you can nosh on a Monte Cristo or fried avocado burger under the glow of a neon sign and ’90s murals.

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Date Night and Late Nights H O M E TO T H E FA M O US Downtown Farmers’ Market and a dynamic performing arts scene, the Historic Court District is the heartbeat of the downtown entertainment sector. The nightlife and dining options are abundant, with established favorites like RoCA (small plates) coexisting with new darlings like Blue Sushi Sake Grill. To quench your thirst for pints and all things British, The Royal Mile is a stalwart of the district. Its upstairs hideaway, The Red Monk, featuring 90 Belgian beers, is our low-key pick for the most vibey spot in the neighborhood.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Take in a Broadway show

at the Des Moines Civic Center, host to shows like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen and home to the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra. If the bombast of arena rock is more your thing, head a few blocks north to Wells Fargo Arena.

The largest venue in Iowa hosts national touring acts such as Elton John, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, and Cirque du Soleil.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS AND THE IOWA EVENTS CENTER

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Western Gateway Park “One of my favorite places to shop is downtown’s Western Gateway. Pick up a new plant at Art Terrarium, browse for antiques at West End Architectural Salvage, and grab a delicious vegan, glutenfree treat at Thistle’s Summit.”

West End Architectural Salvage

Exile Brewing Company

— MEGAN BANNISTER, FREELANCE BLOG WRITER, OLIO IN IOWA Horizon Line Coffee

Hello, Marjorie

| WESTERN GATEWAY PARK | Western Gateway Park

Gateway to Imagination HOM E TO M A N Y O F T H E CO O L E ST music and art festivals downtown, Western Gateway Park is an eclectic mixed-use district with green spaces and art at every touch point. No trip is complete without a visit to the 4.4-acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park, with world-class artwork from more than two dozen celebrated artists. Head over to Walnut Street, where two of the best brews in town await. Horizon Line Coffee serves its specialty light roast coffee in reusable glass jars, making its java not only the best tasting, but best for the environment. Down the street, Exile Brewing Company, a pillar of the Des Moines craft beer scene, serves world-class lagers in a brewpub known for its large patio and “Cheers From Des Moines” mural. Check out two of the coolest spaces in town: Hello, Marjorie, with its retro chic vibe and progressive cocktails, and West End Architectural Salvage, where four fascinating floors of salvaged treasures and custom furniture earned the shop its own show on the DIY Network.

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r u Yo rting a t S eup Lin AS THE NO. 1 MINOR LEAGUE SPORTS MARKET IN THE COUNTRY, WE KNOW A WINNER WHEN WE SEE ONE. THESE FIVE EVENTS HAVE US HYPED AND READY TO GET ON THE JUMBOTRON

BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY. LET’S GOOOOO!

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March Madness returns to downtown Des Moines with the first and second rounds of the men’s tournament tipping off at Wells Fargo Arena. Eight teams will help to “paint the town blue,” and game day experiences for fans or anyone who didn’t score a ticket will transform the metro into the best college town in the country.

IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines

We watch sports to see amazing athletes do things that we can’t do ourselves.

Like swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, and run 13.1 miles – all in one morning. Cheer on some of the world’s best athletes as they make their way across Greater Des Moines.

Top viewing spots include Gray’s Lake, Water Works Park, and Court Avenue.

WHEN: JUNE 11, 2023 WHERE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND

WHEN: MARCH 16 & 18, 2023 WHERE: WELLS FARGO ARENA

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NTT INDYCAR Series

AAU Junior Olympic Games

WHEN: JULY 22 – 23, 2023 WHERE: IOWA SPEEDWAY

WHEN: JULY 26 – AUGUST 5, 2023 WHERE: DRAKE STADIUM AND MIDAMERICAN

File this under, “things that make you go vroom.” INDYCAR action returns to Newton with a doubleheader in July.

The action isn’t limited to the track on race weekend, with camping and big-name concerts adding to the festival-like atmosphere. Past acts have included the likes of Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, and Tim McGraw.

PHOTOS BY INDYCAR PHOTO DEPARTMENT

One of the largest events Greater Des Moines plays host to, the Junior Olympics, returns for the first time since 2018, bringing with it competitions like track and field, swimming, trampoline, and field hockey, to name a few.

There’s a sport for everyone, and we mean everyone. Google “sports stacking” and you’ll see what we mean.

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Savannah Bananas

“Baseball is boring,” said no one who has ever seen the Savannah Bananas.

The barnstorming baseball team and viral sensation brings its wacky “Banana Ball” rules and antics like flaming bats, choreographed celebrations, and a pitcher on stilts to Des Moines this summer. It’s B-A-N-A-N-A-S. WHEN: AUGUST 25, 2023 WHERE: PRINCIPAL PARK PHOTO BY THE SAVANNAH BANANAS

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CREAM OF THE CROP

Brunch is our jam in Greater Des Moines.

Eggs and Jam, located in West Des Moines, is one of the many places where fun is on the menu.

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Lucky Lotus

Instagram vibes abound at this chic Southeast Asian eatery whose outside-of-the-takeout-box dishes are best exemplified by the Bing Bing Wrap – scallion flatbread filled with five-spice beef, pork, or veggies.

Passport to Flavor

2721 INGERSOLL AVENUE, DES MOINES

GREATER DES MOINES MAY BE IN THE HEART OF THE MIDWEST, BUT IT’S FULL OF FLAVORS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. PHOTOS BY ADAM ALBRIGHT

Monarca Gourmet Paletas

Opa! Italian & Greek

For the uninitiated, a paleta is a Mexican frozen dessert – essentially a gourmet Popsicle or ice cream bar with a wide range of tasty toppings like chocolate and pistachio.

Try more than 30 extremely photogenic flavor combinations.

Italian and Greek food? How is one to decide? Luckily at Opa!, you can have the best of both worlds.

Try one of the platters and sample the Greek lasagna and chicken souvlaki. Opa, indeed.

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9901 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 150, CLIVE

Ceviche Bar

This underrated Cuban restaurant is a textbook hidden gem, serving up mean mojitos and one of the tastiest sandwiches in town. The Cubano pairs ham, pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles, all served on Cuban bread.

223 E WALNUT STREET, DES MOINES

Open Sesame

This Lebanese café in the Historic East Village has traditional gyro plates and shawarma, but vegetarians rave about the veggie sampler with hummus, falafel, baba ghanouj, tabouli, and more.

313 LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES

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Kathmandu Restaurant

Hessen Haus

7229 APPLE VALLEY DRIVE, WINDSOR HEIGHTS

101 SW 4TH STREET, DES MOINES

This neighborhood treasure serving Nepalese cuisine earns raves for its chicken vindaloo and lamb curry, but we can't stop raving about their momos.

These dumplings come steamed or fried, filled with chicken or veggies. Gimme mo’.

You don’t need to own a pair of lederhosen to enjoy this German beer hall’s schnitzel, spaetzle, stroganoff, and 175 types of European brews. And, turns out the Wurst Platter is actually the best.

Mi Patria

Local Favorite!

Featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” this Ecuadorian treasure’s signature dish is the hornado con mote – slow roasted pork served with white corn, white rice, and potato patty. The Mi Patria for two might be the best deal in town.

1410 22ND STREET, WEST DES MOINES

Tacos La Familia

Birria, a stew made from tender shredded beef, stars at this authentic local favorite. Try the tacos ahogados – tortillas dipped in birria sauce, filled with shredded beef, and fried with melted cheese. Get it with a side of – you guessed it – birria.

1610 6TH AVENUE, DES MOINES

Akebono Japanese Restaurant

Des Moines’ best sushi place feels like a New York hot spot. minus the prices and impossible-to-nab reservations.

Try the Rolling Pig (when in Iowa, after all), with spicy tuna, bacon, cucumber, and cream cheese topped with avocado and more bacon.

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University Library Café

SAVORY OR SWEET, GREATER DES MOINES’ BRUNCH PLATE IS FILLED WITH THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO

‘Yum.'

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Eggs and Jam

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University Library Café (3506 University Avenue, Des Moines) didn’t end up with a “Voted Best Nachos” sign on the side of its building by accident. The old-school bar and eatery’s breakfast nachos have achieved near mythical status, with fresh tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, peppers, and Monterey cheese sauce. Want your eggs with a side of ’90s hip-hop? Eggs and Jam (1907 EP True Parkway, Suite 102, West Des Moines) serves chronically good dishes like Toast Face Killah and Ludabiscuits, washed down with a Gin and Juice, naturally. Thankfully, you don’t need a membership to join The Breakfast Club (212 E 3rd Street, Suite B, Des Moines), where progressive dishes like Seoul Food loaded hash browns and Cajun Hash are paired with the buzziest brunch booze menu in town, with everything from coffee cocktails to mimosa flights. Now with a West Des Moines location as well. The charming Beaverdale

neighborhood is filled with hidden gems, Motley School Tavern (1903 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines) among them.

Pastrami hash or an omelet with wild mushrooms, goat cheese, and fried Brussels sprouts are intriguing choices, but the buttermilk and blueberry pancakes are a gamechanger. The early bird gets the pancake – and much more – at Early Bird (9207 University Avenue, Suite 107, West Des Moines), where a mural-and neon-adorned interior practically begs for Instagram stories. Choose from nine variations of eggs Benedict, which is the best problem you can have. With locations downtown and in West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction, St. Kilda (300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines) practically invented the city’s elevated brunch scene. And even though it didn’t invent avocado toast, it sure did perfect it. Drake Diner (1111 25th Street, Des Moines) has been slinging hash in the Drake University neighborhood since 1987. It serves lunch and ››

The Breakfast Club

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Motley School Tavern

Early Bird

Pizza from a gas station? Everyone, including actress Mila Kunis

and country singer Lee Brice, sings the praises of Casey’s breakfast pizza, Iowa’s most oddly endearing foodstuff. If you know, you know.

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Drake Diner

dinner, but the breakfast bible says if a place serves all-day breakfast, you order it. Say these three words to any Des Moinesian and they’re sure to swoon: Bottomless Bombshell Brunch. Americana’s (1312 Locust Street, Des Moines) now legendary weekend brunch is the place to be, with everything from a grilled cheese station to taco and mac and cheese bars. And of course, bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. With a name like Mullets (1300 SE 1st Street, Des Moines), what’s not to love? The food means business, and there’s a party in the back courtesy of a tiered patio with some of the best skyline views in town. You’ll be living your best life with a breakfast burrito followed by an Iowa Cubs game. Waveland Café (4708 University Avenue, Des Moines) has earned a legion of loyal fans, perhaps none as recognizable as actor and Hawaiiowan Jason Momoa, whose patronage earned him his own dish called Da Momoa. The Waveland lays claim to having the best hash browns in the galaxy, and who are we to disagree? With chewy bagels sourced directly from New York, 5 Borough Bagels (13435 University Avenue, Suite 300, Clive) is the perfect place to carb load and get caffeinated. Pair an iced latte with a bagel and lox, and you’ll be speaking with an East Coast accent in no time. Last, and certainly not least, is Little Brother (6587 University Avenue, Windsor Heights), the brainchild of Harbinger chef Joe Tripp, a James Beard Award nominee. This modern American diner dishes out comfort food with Jewish influences, including latke flights and housemade corned beef hash.

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Waveland Café

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The Inn Crowd FORGET THOSE COLD EGGS AND STALE MUFFINS AT THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. CHECK OUT HOW THESE HIP HOTEL RESTAURANTS AND BARS BREAK THE MOLD AND TURN ‘DESPERATION DINING’ INTO ‘DESTINATION DINING.’

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EFFORTLESSLY COOL

Travel + Leisure named the Surety Hotel one of the best new hotels in the world. Step inside the attached Mulberry Street Tavern where the world is your oyster. Or so it will seem when you order some of the delicious oysters and bubbly.

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Mulberry Street Tavern

LOCATED IN T HE S U RE T Y HOT E L, which was recently named “Chicest Place to Stay in Iowa,” Mulberry Street Tavern (206 6th Avenue, Des Moines) fits the chic bill, with room to spare.

See and be seen nibbling on Scotch eggs and lamb shanks while sipping bubbles or bourbon inside a gorgeous space filled with warm woods and leather booths. Don Draper, your table is ready. Proudfoot & Bird (1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines), named for the original architects of the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with stunning marble tables, plush seating, and a showstopping circular bar that takes peoplewatching to a new level. Soak in the vintage “Sex and the City” vibes while noshing on upscale fare like truffle Parmesan fries, black cod with miso, and warm ricotta on grilled bread. Pair with a timeless cocktail and good conversation for the perfect evening out.

The Republic on Grand (410 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines), located on the sixth floor of the AC Hotel in the Historic East Village, has two outdoor patios with stunning views of downtown. (PRO TIP: Time your visit for dusk to see Des Moines at its prettiest.) The ambience of this swanky cocktail bar is as comfy as the signature blue sofas. Cheeseboards, flatbreads, and small plates star here, along with craft cocktails such as the appropriately named Des Moines Skyline.

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Steak de Burgo CHICAGO AND NEW YORK CITY CAN HAVE THEIR PIZZA DEBATE. TEXAS, KANSAS CITY, AND THE CAROLINAS CAN DUKE IT OUT OVER BARBECUE. WE’LL BE OVER HERE, DEVOURING DES MOINES’ SIGNATURE DISH, STEAK DE BURGO. IN A WORLD FU LL of made-for-Instagram dishes and crazy food fusions, Steak de Burgo proves that there is beauty in simplicity. Take a gorgeous, simply seasoned beef filet, cooked medium rare. Drizzle generously with a sauce consisting of butter, fresh garlic, oregano, and basil. That’s it. Anything else is either extra credit or extraneous. In Greater Des Moines, you’ll find this dish on the menus of steakhouses and old-school Italian American restaurants. But few do it better than Simon’s, the unfussy local favorite and Des Moines date-night destination. The complimentary slice of moist red velvet cake at the end of dinner will reaffirm your decision.

Life is complicated, but your food doesn’t have to be.

“Steak de Burgo is a Des Moines staple that’s simple yet delicious and really showcases what we are known for: great beef and steaks.”

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— CHEF SIMON GOHEEN

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WITH MORE THAN 20 CRAFT BREWERIES, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING EXCITING BREWING IN GREATER DES MOINES. WE POPPED THE TABS ON EVERYTHING FROM EASY-DRINKING ALES TO COMPLEX STOUTS FOR THIS BREWERY BUCKET LIST. BOTTOMS UP!

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(1) Peace Tree Brewing One of Iowa’s oldest craft breweries in the Historic East Village.

(2) Kinship Brewing Lager-forward Waukee brewery with a “pawsome” dog park. (3) Exile Brewing Company Des Moines’ largest brewery with a big brewpub to match.

(4) Big Grove Brewery New kid on the block; born in Iowa City, perfected in Des Moines. (5) Confluence Brewing Company Bicycle-friendly brewery near Gray’s Lake trail. (6) Barn Town Brewing Crazy sours and crazy-good food in West Des Moines. (7) Lua Brewing A beer-nerd stomping ground in Historic Sherman Hill.

(8) Firetrucker Brewing Another great reason to hit the High Trestle Trail in Ankeny.

ALSO TRY: 515 Brewing Pale ales beyond reproach in Clive.

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L❤ve Me Tender AS THE UNOFFICIAL STATE SANDWICH, THE BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN HAS A BIT OF A CULT FOLLOWING HERE IN IOWA. THESE PLACES PUT A SPIN ON THE BUN-BUSTING CLASSIC. JUST FOLLOW THE BREADCRUMBS TO PORK NIRVANA. PHOTOS BY ADAM ALBRIGHT

Jethro’s BBQ

This tenderloin isn’t just a sandwich, it’s a challenge. Literally. The Adam Emmenecker Challenge, named after the former Drake University basketball star, consists of a tenderloin topped with chicken tenders, cheddar sauce, cheese cubes, Texas brisket, a bacon cheeseburger, a pound of waffle fries, and a pickle. Get your photo on the wall or get heartburn trying.

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Smitty’s

Considered the godfather of Des Moines tenderloin joints, Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop offers its classic, thinly pounded sandwich in a chili cheese version and taco style, with lettuce, onion, tomato, chili, cheese, and taco sauce.

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B&B Grocery, Meat and Deli

Deep-fried fun fact: Some of the best tenderloins come from momand-pop grocery stores. Such is the case with B&B Grocery, an oldfashioned meat market and deli.

Try the Italian and chorizo variations of the killer breaded pork tenderloin, featured on the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods.”

2001 SE 6TH STREET, DES MOINES

Big Al’s BBQ B&B Grocery, Meat & Deli

Brick Street Market

One bite is all it takes to realize that the tenderloin at Big Al’s isn’t just going through the motions. The secret is that the pork tenderloin is hardwood smoked before being breaded. Go big or go home.

Big Al’s BBQ

1960 GRAND AVENUE, WEST DES MOINES

Angry Goldfish

Brick Street Market

A tenderloin for breakfast? That’s so Iowa. Brick Street’s award-winning tenderloin gets the brunch treatment, smothered in homemade gravy and served with eggs, hash browns, and toast. Afternoon nap not included.

114 BRICK STREET SOUTHEAST, BONDURANT

Angry Goldfish

This comfortable neighborhood joint serves the hottest tenderloin in town: breaded with crushed Goldfish crackers covered in spicy sriracha. How cool is that?

2301 SW 9TH STREET, DES MOINES

Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe Goldie's Ice Cream Shop

Head east to Prairie City to the Norman Rockwell-esque Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, whose tenderloin was named “Best Tenderloin in Iowa” by USA Today.

Go big with the Magg Combo (tenderloin and cheeseburger) or Mingo Special (tenderloin with sausage and cheese). Road trips have never tasted so good.

Centro

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Centro

A trendy tenderloin? The Kill-Bill tenderloin at Centro certainly has a case. Topped with Niman Ranch ham, bacon, pepperjack cheese, red onion, garlic mayo, and a sunnyside up egg, this one cleans up nicely and tastes like a million bucks.

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The Iowa Taproom

The tenderlings at Iowa Taproom skip the bun pomp and circumstance. These deep-fried strips of breaded pork are served with honey mustard and pair with one of the 99 Iowa craft beers on tap.

215 E 3RD STREET, SUITE 100, DES MOINES

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Amazing gifts for all ages and personalities!

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We’re not being dramatic when we say that our live events scene, led by the Des Moines Civic Center, is second to none. Check out our listings for all the hottest shows.

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Arts & Culture

Des Moines Symphony The Temple for Performing Arts 1011 Locust Street, Suite 200, Des Moines (515) 280-4000 dmsymphony.org Hoyt Sherman Place Historic Sherman Hill 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0507 hoytsherman.org

ARTISTS Artisan Gallery 218 Historic Valley Junction 218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218 artisangallery218.com

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS AR Workshop The District at Prairie Trail 1631 SW Main Street, Suite 104, Ankeny (515) 207-3772 arworkshop.com/ankeny Artisan Gallery 218 Historic Valley Junction 218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218 artisangallery218.com Board & Brush 12871 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 850-8201 boardandbrush.com/clive Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405 desmoinesartcenter.org

Lauridsen Amphitheater Des Moines Water Works Park 2251 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines (515) 240-7993 dsmwaterworkspark.com/lauridsenamphitheater-3 Music Under the Stars West Capitol Mall E 9th & E Grand, Des Moines (515) 423-2865 starmusicdm.org Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater Historic East Village 75 W Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Stoner Theater Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org Summerset Winery 15101 Fairfax Street, Indianola (515) 961-3545 summersetwine.com

ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 564-8000 iowaeventscenter.com

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FESTIVALS

Animal Lifeline of Iowa 4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines (515) 285-7387 animal-lifeline.com

80/35 Music Festival Western Gateway Park 13th & Locust Streets, Des Moines (515) 676-0005 80-35.com

Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc. 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines arl-iowa.org Christkindlmarket Des Moines Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines (515) 250-6366 christkindlmarketdsm.com ciLive Des Moines Area Community College West Campus 5959 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 633-2407 dmacc.edu/ciweek Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Court District, Des Moines (515) 286-4928 desmoinesfarmersmarket.com Iowa Barnstormers Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 633-2255 theiowabarnstormers.com Iowa State Fair Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111 iowastatefair.org

Des Moines Community Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines (515) 277-6261 dmplayhouse.com

Franklin Junior High 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-8590 franklinjrhigh.com

CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC

Horizon Events Center 2100 NW 100th Street, Clive (515) 412-1483 horizoneventscenter.com

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa Jolly Holiday Lights Adventureland Resort 3300 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 334-2636 iowa.wish.org

Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111 iowastatefairgrounds.org

National Balloon Classic 15335 Jewell Street, Indianola (515) 961-8415 nationalballoonclassic.com

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com

Principal Charity Classic, The 655 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 279-4653 principalcharityclassic.com

Central Iowa Blues Society Greater Des Moines cibs.org Civic Music Association 900 Keosauqua Way, Suite 113, Des Moines (515) 280-4020 civicmusic.org Covered Bridges Winery 2207 170th Trail, Winterset (515) 729-9463 coveredbridgeswinery.com Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org Des Moines Metro Opera 106 W Boston Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-6221 desmoinesmetroopera.org

Prairie Meadows Riviera Stage at Riverview Park 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines riverviewevents.org Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater Historic East Village 75 W Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

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Vintage & Made Fair Dallas County Fairgrounds 28057 Fairgrounds Road, Adel (515) 205-5336 vintageandmadefair.com

Toast 1345 SW Park Square Drive, Suite 300, Ankeny (515) 272-5071 toastankeny.com Top Level Suites 225 NW 18th Street, Suite 105, Ankeny (515) 669-6426 toplevelsuites.com

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Des Moines Arts Festival Western Gateway Park 15th & Locust Streets, Des Moines (515) 286-4950 desmoinesartsfestival.org Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival Western Gateway Park, Des Moines (515) 279-0715 latinoheritagefestival.org Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Inc. 4051 Dean Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-4100 sleepyhollowevents.com Winefest Des Moines Various Greater Des Moines Locations (515) 244-0039 winefestdesmoines.com

FILM & CINEMA Jordan Creek Town Center 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 440-6255 jordancreektowncenter.com Palms Theatres & IMAX, The 200 NE Westgate Drive, Waukee (515) 630-2337 fridleytheatres.com

GALLERIES & EXHIBITS Artisan Gallery 218 Historic Valley Junction 218 5th Street, West Des Moines (515) 255-0218 artisangallery218.com Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405 desmoinesartcenter.org Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines (515) 707-2783 mainframestudios.org

MUSEUMS & CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS Bennett Schoolhouse 4001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines (515) 225-1286 wdmhs.org/the-bennett-school Blank Park Zoo 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 285-4722 blankparkzoo.com

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 323-6290 dmbotanicalgarden.com Historic Jordan House 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines (515) 225-1286 wdmhs.org/the-jordan-house Historic Swanson House & Clive Depot 8641 Swanson Boulevard, Clive (515) 635-5247 clivehistoricalsociety.org Iowa Architectural Foundation 400 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 244-1888 iowaarchfoundation.org Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Camp Dodge 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston (515) 252-4531 goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 281-5591 www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/ tourcapitol

OPERA & CLASSICAL MUSIC

Living History Farms 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 278-5286 lhf.org

Greenwood Park 100 45th Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Des Moines Metro Opera 106 W Boston Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-6221 desmoinesmetroopera.org

Rollins Mansion 2801 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 657-7288 rollinsmansion.com Salisbury House & Gardens 4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines (515) 274-1777 salisburyhouse.org

Des Moines Symphony The Temple for Performing Arts 1011 Locust Street, Suite 200, Des Moines (515) 280-4000 dmsymphony.org

Science Center of Iowa 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 274-6868 sciowa.org

TeeHee’s Comedy Club 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines teeheescomedy.com

Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 281-5591 www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/ tourcapitol John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Western Gateway Park 1330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-4405 desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/ pappajohn-sculpture-park

PERFORMING ARTS

PUBLIC ART

Scottish Rite Consistory 519 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 288-8927 dmscottishrite.org

Art Along the Trail 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 223-5246 cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation/ greenbelt/art_along_the_trail_new/ index.php

State Historical Museum of Iowa 600 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 281-5111 iowaculture.gov/history/museum

Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand, The Ingersoll & Grand Avenues, Des Moines theavenuesdsm.com

Terrace Hill 2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 281-7205 terracehill.iowa.gov

Principal Riverwalk Walnut Street & Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

THEATER & DANCE Ballet Des Moines 121 S 11th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 440-1177 balletdesmoines.org Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org

a gathering place ICONIC ARCHITECTURE

a museum MODERN + CONTEMPORARY ART

a school STUDIO CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

a sculpture park OPEN DAILY

Get trip inspiration!

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Des Moines Community Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines (515) 277-6261 dmplayhouse.com Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show, The Historic East Village Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown 101 E Locust Street, Des Moines (866) 496-0535 thedinnerdetective.com/des-moines Hoyt Sherman Place Historic Sherman Hill 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0507 hoytsherman.org Iowa Stage Theatre Company Stoner Theater of Des Moines Performing Arts 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 309-0251 iowastage.org Scottish Rite Consistory 519 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 288-8927 dmscottishrite.org Stoner Theater Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 246-2300 desmoinesperformingarts.org

Restaurants

Burger Shed 500 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 630-7433 eatatburgershed.com L $$ D $$

Americana Restaurant & Lounge 1312 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 283-1312 americanadsm.com BR $$ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

AMERICAN

Café at the Meadows Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com/dining/cafe-atthe-meadows B $$ L $$ D $$

Aposto 644 18th Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1353 apostodm.com D $$$

Eatery A The Avenues 2932 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-8085 eateryadsm.com BR $$ D $$

ITALIAN

MEDITERRANEAN

Baratta’s 2320 S Union Street, Des Moines (515) 243-4516 barattas.com L $ D $$

El Bait Shop Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 284-1970 elbaitshop.com L$ D$

AMERICAN

Jethro’s BBQ ’n Jake’s Smokehouse Steaks 2601 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 957-9727 jethrosdesmoines.com B $ BR $ L $ D $$ BARBECUE

Spectators Sports Bar & Grill Adventureland Inn 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 957-5707 spectatorssbg.com B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$ PUB FARE

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse – Altoona 550 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 957-9600 johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com BR $$ L $$ D $$$ STEAK & CHOP

ANKENY

Key $ $$ $$$ $$$$ B BR L D

Under $10 $10.01 - $20 $20.01 - $30 $30.01 + Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner

ALTOONA AJ’s Steakhouse Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 957-3535 prairiemeadows.com/dining/ajssteakhouse D $$$$ STEAK & CHOP

ITALIAN

Fong’s Pizza Historic Court District 223 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3333 fongspizza.com L $ D $$

AMERICAN

PIZZA

Bubba Southern Comforts 200 10th Street, Des Moines (515) 331-1753 bubbadsm.com BR $$ L $$ D $$

Gateway Market & Café The Avenues 2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754 gatewaymarket.com B$ L$ D$

SOUL CHIC - AMERICAN

AMERICAN

Centro 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 248-1780 centrodesmoines.com BR $$ L $$ D $$$

CLIVE

COFFEE & TEA

DES MOINES Allora Café Krause Gateway Center 1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 288-4109 krausegatewaycenter.com/alloracafe B $ L $$

CAJUN

ITALIAN

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company Historic Court District 309 Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-2739 courtavebrew.com B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$$ BREW PUB

Des Lux Bar Des Lux Hotel 800 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 288-5800 desluxhotel.com/amenities/desluxbar B $$ D $$ AMERICAN

Genevieve’s Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 283-0151 holidayinn.com/dsm-downtown B$ L$ AMERICAN

Grill, The Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-2400 holiday-inn.com/dsm-airport B $ L $ D $$ AMERICAN

Harbinger The Avenues 2724 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-1314 harbingerdsm.com D $$$ FARM TO TABLE

High Life Lounge Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 280-1965 thehighlifelounge.com L$ D$ AMERICAN

ITALIAN

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BREW PUB

Big Grove Brewery 555 17th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-2337 biggrove.com L $$ D $$

PIZZA

5 Borough Bagels 13435 University Avenue, Suite 300, Clive (515) 809-1807 5boroughbagels.com B$ BR$ L $

Exile Brewing Company 1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 883-2337 exilebrewing.com BR $$ L $$ D $$

BREW PUB

Buzzard Billy’s 615 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 244-2899 buzzardbillys.com B $ BR $ L $ D $$

BARBECUE

AMERICAN

AMERICAN

Barrel House Historic East Village 401 E Court Avenue, Suite 300, Des Moines (515) 369-0008 barrelhousepub.com L $$ D $$

Fong’s Pizza – Ankeny The District at Prairie Trail 1450 SW Vintage Parkway, Suite 120, Ankeny (515) 243-8888 fongspizza.com B $ BR $ L $ D $$ Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse The District at Prairie Trail 1425 SW Vintage Parkway, Ankeny (515) 289-4444 ankeny.jethrosdesmoines.com/ BR $$ L $$ D $$

Drake Diner 1111 25th Street, Des Moines (515) 277-1111 drakediner.com B $ BR $ L $ D $$

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Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 528-7733 hotelfortdesmoines.com/#dining B $$

Peace Tree - Des Moines Branch Historic East Village 317 E Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 883-2739 peacetreebrewing.com

University Library Café 3506 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 255-0433 thelibrarydm.com B $ BR $ L $ D $

BREW PUB

AMERICAN

Proudfoot & Bird Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 957-2400 hotelfortdesmoines.com/#dining D $$$

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab Historic East Village 300 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-9292 zombieburgerdm.com L$ D$

AMERICAN

AMERICAN

Republic on Grand, The Historic East Village AC Hotel 401 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 518-6070 therepublicongrand.com L $$ D $$

GRIMES

COFFEE & TEA

HoQ Restaurant Historic East Village 303 E 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1213 hoqtable.com BR $ L $$ D $$ FARM-TO-TABLE

Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown 418 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-5555 desmoines.place.hyatt.com B$ L$ D$ AMERICAN

Hyper Energy Bar – Grimes 180 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes (515) 257-6904 hyperenergybar.com COFFEE & TEA

AMERICAN

Iowa Taproom, The Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 243-0827 iowataproom.com L $ D $$

JOHNSTON

Rita’s Cantina 401 SE 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-1012 ritascantinadsm.com L $ D $$

Jethro’s BBQ n’ Pork Chop Grill 5950 86th Street, Johnston (515) 421-4848 jethrosdesmoines.com BR $$ L $$ D $$

MEXICAN

BARBECUE

AMERICAN

Jethro’s BBQ South Side Des Moines 4337 Park Avenue, Des Moines (515) 630-6374 southside.jethrosdesmoines.com BR $$ L $$ D $$

Royal Mile, The Historic Court District 210 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 282-2012 royalmilebar.com BR $ L $$ D $$

BARBECUE

BRITISH

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse – Des Moines DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-0848 johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com L $$ D $$$

South Union Bread Café 1007 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 248-1782 southunionbreadcafe.com L $$

STEAK & CHOP

Liberty’s – An Iowa Grill Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown 101 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1700 desmoines.embassysuites.com L $$ D $$ AMERICAN

Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 344-4343 luckyhorsedsm.com L $ D $$ AMERICAN

Noah’s Ark Restaurant, Lounge & Bakery The Avenues 2400 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 288-2246 noahsarkdesmoines.com L $ D $$ ITALIAN

Park Street Kitchen and Bar Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 645-4065 hiltondesmoinesdowntown.com B $ BR $$ L $$ D $$

Trostel’s Greenbriar 5810 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 253-0124 greenbriartrostels.com L $$ D $$$ AMERICAN

LUTHER Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ + Brew 403 Iowa Avenue, Luther (515) 257-7490 whatchasmokinbbq.com L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

BARBECUE

Spaghetti Works Historic Court District 310 Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-2195 spagworks.com L$ D$

URBANDALE Beerhouse, The 4810 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-1821 beerhouseia.com L $$ D $$

ITALIAN

Star Bar The Avenues 2811 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0790 starbardsm.com B $ BR $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Bennigan’s Holiday Inn & Suites – Des Moines Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (515) 276-7777 bennigans.com B $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Mulberry Street Tavern Surety Hotel 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 985-2066 suretyhotel.com B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$

AMERICAN

Machine Shed 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 270-6818 machineshed.com B $ L $ D $$

AMERICAN

Trellis Café Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 323-6288 trelliscafedsm.com L $$

AMERICAN

BISTRO

WEST DES MOINES BeerStyles 5513 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 453-2337 beerstyles.com BR $$ L $$ D $$ GASTROPUB

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 5990 University Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 221-9900 biaggis.com L $ D $$ ITALIAN

Chicken, The Great Western Trail 4221 S Orilla Road, West Des Moines (515) 410-2520 thechickenorilla.com L $$ D $$ AMERICAN

Fire Creek Grill 800 S 50th Street, Suite 110, West Des Moines (515) 224-0500 firecreekgrill.com L $$ D $$ AMERICAN

Gilroy’s 1238 8th Street, West Des Moines (515) 809-1727 gilroyskitchen.com BR $$ L $$ D $$ AMERICAN

Jethro’s BBQ n’ Bacon Bacon 1480 22nd Street, West Des Moines (515) 868-0888 jethrosdesmoines.com B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$ AMERICAN

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse – West Des Moines The Rewind Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton 6075 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 333-5665 johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com L $$ D $$$ STEAK & CHOP

Justice League of Food The Hall 111 S 11th Street, West Des Moines (515) 608-4277 www.justiceleagueoffood.org COOKING CLASSES

OPA! Italian & Greek 2800 University Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 433-3088 opawdm.com L $ D $$

WAUKEE

MEDITERRANEAN

Hyper Energy Bar – Waukee 1025 SE Laurel Street, Waukee (515) 207-8041 hyperenergybar.com

Park Place Restaurant Sheraton – West Des Moines 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-1800 marriott.com/dsmsi B $ L $$

COFFEE & TEA

AMERICAN

BUFFET

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Two Rivers Grille West Des Moines Marriott 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 267-1500 marriott.com/hotels/hotelinformation/restaurant/dsmwd-westdes-moines-marriott B $$ L $$ D $$$ AMERICAN

Waterfall Grille Restaurant & Lounge Sheraton – West Des Moines 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-1800 marriott.com/dsmsi L $ D $$ BISTRO

Waterfront Seafood Market Clocktower Square 2900 University Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 223-5106 waterfrontseafoodmarket.com L $ D $$ SEAFOOD

Zombie Burger + Shake Lab Jordan Creek Jordan Creek Town Center 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 12514, West Des Moines (515) 267-9046 zombieburgershakelab.com L$ D$ AMERICAN

Bars & Nightlife

Lynlee Bar Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines (515) 350-7997 marriott.com/dsmfd Fong’s Pizza Historic Court District 223 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3333 fongspizza.com Fong’s Pizza – Ankeny The District at Prairie Trail 1450 SW Vintage Parkway, Suite 120, Ankeny (515) 243-8888 fongspizza.com Gilroy’s 1238 8th Street, West Des Moines (515) 809-1727 gilroyskitchen.com Good News, Darling 717 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 369-2296 goodnewsdarling.com Hall, The 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines (515) 608-4100 thehalldsm.com Hessen Haus Historic Court District 101 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-2520 hessenhaus.com High Life Lounge Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 280-1965 thehighlifelounge.com Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 528-7733 hotelfortdesmoines.com/#dining

300 Craft & Rooftop 300 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 288-3414 300craftandrooftop.com

Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 630-0319 ironsideaxeclub.com

Barrel House Historic East Village 401 E Court Avenue, Suite 300, Des Moines (515) 369-0008 barrelhousepub.com

Ken’s – A Not So Secret Speakeasy Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 243-0827 iowataproom.com/kens

Beerhouse, The 4810 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-1821 beerhouseia.com

Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 344-4343 luckyhorsedsm.com

Bellhop Tiki Historic East Village 440 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 369-2296 bellhoptikidsm.com El Bait Shop Historic Court District 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines (515) 284-1970 elbaitshop.com

New Northwestern, The 321 E Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 410-1423 thenewnorthwestern.com

C AT C H D E S M O I N E S

Park Street Kitchen and Bar Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 645-4065 hiltondesmoinesdowntown.com

Active

Paws & Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines (515) 969-2275 pawsandpintsdsm.com Pots & Shots LLC 9500 University Avenue, Suite 1101, West Des Moines (515) 441-0763 facebook.com/PotsAndShotsIowa Republic on Grand, The Historic East Village AC Hotel 401 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 518-6070 therepublicongrand.com Ricochet Capital Square 400 Locust Street, Suite 105, Des Moines (515) 410-1323 ricochetdsm.com Ridgemont, The 7460 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights (515) 276-0129 facebook.com/theridgemont Rita’s Cantina 401 SE 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-1012 ritascantinadsm.com Royal Mile, The Historic Court District 210 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 282-2012 royalmilebar.com Secret Admirer 110 SW 5th Street, Des Moines secretadmirerdsm.com Smash Park 6625 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines (515) 313-0700 smashpark.com Spare Time Des Moines 340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 414-2824 sparetimeentertainment.com/ desmoines Star Bar The Avenues 2811 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 244-0790 starbardsm.com University Library Café 3506 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 255-0433 thelibrarydm.com

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ADVENTURE TRAVEL Rail Explorers: Boone Division 123 10th Street, Boone (877) 833-8588 railexplorers.net

AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL SPORTS Des Moines Menace Soccer Club Valley Stadium 4440 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 226-9890 menacesoccer.com Iowa Barnstormers Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 633-2255 theiowabarnstormers.com Iowa Cubs Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines (515) 243-6111 iowacubs.com Iowa Wild Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 564-8700 iowawild.com Iowa Wolves Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 564-8550 IAWolves.com

ANNUAL EVENTS Grand Blue Mile Greater Des Moines grandbluemile.com IMT Des Moines Marathon 1001 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 288-2692 desmoinesmarathon.com

ANNUAL SPECTATOR EVENTS Drake Relays Drake Stadium 28th Street & Forest Avenue, Des Moines godrakebulldogs.com/sports/drakerelays

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#CATCHDSM

Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 150, West Des Moines (515) 288-9741 ighsau.org Iowa High School Athletic Association 1605 S Story Street, Boone (515) 432-2011 iahsaa.org Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com Principal Charity Classic, The 655 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 279-4653 principalcharityclassic.com

AQUATIC CENTERS Adventureland Park 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 266-2121 adventurelandresort.com Altoona Aquatics Park 1200 Venbury Drive, Altoona (515) 967-6988 altoonacampus.com/aquatics/ aquatics-park Ashworth Pool 102 45th Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Bates Park 330 Clark Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city Birdland Pool 300 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Burke Park 601 E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city Cascade Falls 2350 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny (515) 963-3569 ankenyiowa.gov/Home/ Components/FacilityDirectory/ FacilityDirectory/6/34 Clive Aquatic Center 1801 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 223-5246 cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation/ aquatic_center/index.php Holiday Aquatic Center 1701 Railroad Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 273-0700 wdm.iowa.gov Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1650 Garfield Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Nahas Aquatic Center 1101 Porter Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Northwest Aquatic Center 4915 Madison Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Pete Crivaro Park 1105 E Railroad Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny (515) 963-3569 ankenyiowa.gov/our-city/ departments/parks-and-recreation/ aquatics Teachout Aquatic Center 2601 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Valley View Aquatic Center 255 S 81st Street, West Des Moines (515) 273-0700 wdm.iowa.gov Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center 714 W Detroit Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-9420 indianolaiowa.gov/248/AquaticCenter

BIKE RENTALS BCycle Downtown Des Moines (515) 210-0237 desmoines.bcycle.com Big Creek State Park 8794 NW 125th Avenue, Polk City (515) 984-6473 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/Big-CreekState-Park Pearson Park 1256 19th Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov Street Collective 506 E 6th Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 288-8022 dsmbikecollective.org

BOAT RENTAL Big Creek State Park 8794 NW 125th Avenue, Polk City (515) 984-6473 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/Big-CreekState-Park Easter Lake Park 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines (515) 285-7612 polkcountyiowa.gov

Saylorville Lake Marina 6170 NW Polk City Drive, Polk City (515) 984-6541 saylorvillelakemarina.com

Drake University 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 271-2011 drake.edu

BOWLING

Grand View University 1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-2800 grandview.edu

Great Escape 655 NE 56th Street, Pleasant Hill (515) 263-1700 greatescapeiowa.com Warrior Lanes 190 SE Laurel Street, Waukee (515) 987-4840 warriorlanes.com

CAMPGROUNDS Adventureland Campground 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 266-2121 adventurelandresort.com/ campground Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt 8700 NE 126th Avenue, Maxwell (515) 967-2596 polkcountyiowa.gov Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 262-3111 iowastatefairgrounds.org Jester Park 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov Lake Ahquabi State Park 16510 118th Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-7101 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/LakeAhquabi-State-Park Polk County Conservation 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov Thomas Mitchell Park 4590 NE 108th Street, Mitchellville (515) 967-4889 polkcountyiowa.gov Walnut Woods State Park 3155 Walnut Woods Drive, West Des Moines (515) 285-4502 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/WalnutWoods-State-Park Yellow Banks Park 6801 SE 32nd Avenue, Pleasant Hill (515) 266-1563 polkcountyiowa.gov

COLLEGIATE SPORTS Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 964-6200 dmacc.edu

Simpson College 701 N C Street, Indianola (515) 961-6251 simpson.edu

CONNECT WITH NATURE Beaverdale Park 3333 Adams Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city Fort Des Moines Park 7200 SE 5th Street, Des Moines polkcountyiowa.gov Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 323-6290 dmbotanicalgarden.com Jester Park Elk & Bison Educational Plaza 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Prairie Learning Center 9981 Pacific Street, Prairie City (515) 994-3400 fws.gov/refuge/neal-smith Reiman Gardens Iowa State University 1407 University Boulevard, Ames (515) 294-2710 reimangardens.com Sargent Park 3530 E Douglas Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city Woodlawn Park 3126 Twana Drive, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city

DISC GOLF Ewing Park 5300 Indianola Road, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Grandview Park 3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dsm.city Heritage Park Disc Golf 300 NE Frisk Drive, Ankeny (515) 963-3570 ankenyiowa.gov Pete Crivaro Park 1105 E Railroad Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

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Pickard Park 2205 E 2nd Ave, Indianola (516) 961-9420 indianolaiowa.gov/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Pickard-Park-26 Prospect Park 1225 Prospect Road, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Southwoods Park 350 S 35th Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov Walnut Ridge Disc Golf Course Greater Des Moines recreation.gov/camping/ campgrounds/234696

DOG PARKS 17th Avenue Dog Park 851 17th Avenue Southwest, Altoona (515) 967-5136 visitaltoona.com/business-listing/ altoona-dog-park Ankeny Dog Park 1155 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny (515) 965-6400 ankenyiowa.gov/our-city/ departments/parks-and-recreation/ ankeny-dog-park

Raccoon River Dog Park 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov/government/parksrecreation/parks-facilities-trails/ dog-park

Otter Creek Golf Course 4100 NE Otter Creek Drive, Ankeny (515) 965-6464 ottercreekankeny.com Wakonda Club* 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 285-4962 wakondaclub.com

Riverwalk Dog Park 1111 Illinois Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Waveland Golf Course 4908 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 248-6302 golfwaveland.com

Windsor Heights Dog Park South of Colby Park and Interstate 235, Windsor Heights (515) 279-3662 windsorheights.org/350ParksRentals

HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Court District, Des Moines (515) 286-4928 desmoinesfarmersmarket.com

GOLF COURSES *Private course

HORSEBACK RIDING

A.H. Blank Golf Course 808 County Line Road, Des Moines (515) 248-6300 golfblank.com

Jester Park Equestrian Center 11171 NW 103rd Court, Granger (515) 999-2818 polkcountyiowa.gov

HOSPITALS, CLINICS, & CHIROPRACTORS

Beaver Creek Golf Club 11200 NW Towner Drive, Grimes (515) 986-3221 beavercreek-golf.com

Ewing Dog Park 4660 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Bright Grandview Golf Course 2401 E 29th Street, Des Moines (515) 248-6301 golfbrightgrandview.com

Indianola Dog Park 1710 S K Street, Indianola (515) 961-9420 indianolaiowa.gov/Facilities/facility/ details/dog-park-34

Glen Oaks Country Club* 1401 Glen Oaks Drive, West Des Moines (515) 221-9000 glenoakscc.com

Paws & Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines (515) 969-2275 pawsandpintsdsm.com

Jester Park Golf Course 11949 NW 118th Avenue, Granger (515) 999-2903 jesterparkgolf.com

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Athletic Training Room, The 2785 N Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 17, Ankeny (515) 964-5000 theathletictrainer.com Blank Children’s Hospital 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-5437 blankchildrens.org Iowa Lutheran Hospital 700 E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-5612 unitypointhealth.org Iowa Methodist Medical Center 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6212 unitypointhealth.org

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MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center 1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 247-3121 mercyone.org/desmoines MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center 1755 59th Place, West Des Moines (515) 358-8000 mercyone.org/location/mercyonewest-des-moines-medical-center Methodist West Hospital 1660 60th Street, West Des Moines (515) 343-1000 unitypointhealth.org

INDOOR SPORTS ATTRACTIONS Climb Iowa 3605 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes (515) 986-2565 climbiowa.com Climb Iowa East Village Historic East Village 150 E 4th Street, Des Moines (515) 986-2565 climbiowa.com Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 630-0319 ironsideaxeclub.com MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com

OTHER SPECTATOR EVENTS Kiwanis Miracle League at Principal Park 529 SW 5th Street, Des Moines (515) 280-5017 kiwanismiracleleague.org

Urbandale Miracle League Field 4871 78th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3963 urbandale.org/Facilities/Facility/ Details/-82

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com

PAINTBALL & SHOOTING SPORTS - OUTDOOR

Polk County Conservation 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger (515) 323-5300 polkcountyiowa.gov

Banner Shooting Range 13796 Elk Horn Street, Indianola (515) 961-6408 iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Places-to-HuntShoot/Iowa-Shooting-Ranges Raccoon River Archery Facility 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov/archery

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS Altoona Parks & Recreation 900 Venbury Drive, Suite A, Altoona (515) 967-5203 altoona-iowa.com Ankeny Parks & Recreation 1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny (515) 963-3570 ankenyiowa.gov Bondurant Parks and Recreation 200 2nd Street Northeast, Bondurant (515) 967-2418 cityofbondurant.com/parks-andrecreation City of Polk City 112 3rd Street, Polk City (515) 984-6233 polkcityia.gov City of Windsor Heights 1145 66th Street, Suite 1, Windsor Heights (515) 279-3662 windsorheights.org Clive Parks & Recreation Department 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 223-5246 cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation Des Moines Parks & Recreation 1551 E Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org

Urbandale Parks & Recreation 3600 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3963 urbandale.org

Fleet Feet Des Moines Historic East Village 521 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3338 fleetfeetdesmoines.com

WATER SPORTS & RENTALS

West Des Moines Parks & Recreation 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 222-3444 wdm.iowa.gov/government/parksrecreation

RECREATION & SPORTS FACILITIES

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt 8700 NE 126th Avenue, Maxwell (515) 967-2596 polkcountyiowa.gov

Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey Buccaneer Arena 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 278-2827 bucshockey.com Horizon Events Center 2100 NW 100th Street, Clive (515) 412-1483 horizoneventscenter.com James W. Cownie Baseball Park 2501 SE 22nd Street, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org James W. Cownie Soccer Park 2600 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Avenue, Des Moines (515) 323-5300 dsmskatepark.com MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com

Grimes Parks & Recreation 410 SE Main Street, Grimes (515) 986-2143 grimesiowa.gov Indianola Parks & Recreation 2204 W 2nd Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-9420 indianolaiowa.gov/225/ParksRecreation

EMC DAM to DSM Greater Des Moines damtodsm.com

ROAD RACES

Grand Blue Mile Greater Des Moines grandbluemile.com IMT Des Moines Marathon 1001 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 288-2692 desmoinesmarathon.com

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Shopping

Ichi Bike Historic East Village 311 E Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 274-0397 ichibike.com

Big Creek State Park 8794 NW 125th Avenue, Polk City (515) 984-6473 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/Big-CreekState-Park

Polk City Sports Complex 1499 W Bridge Road, Polk City polkcityia.gov/parks-and-recreation/ parks/slideshows/sports-complex

Johnston Parks Department 6400 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston (515) 727-8091 cityofjohnston.com

SPORTING GOODS

Gray’s Lake 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 237-1386 dmparks.org Lake Ahquabi State Park 16510 118th Avenue, Indianola (515) 961-7101 iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/StateParks/Iowa-State-Parks/LakeAhquabi-State-Park Saylorville Lake Marina 6170 NW Polk City Drive, Polk City (515) 984-6541 saylorvillelakemarina.com

WINTER SPORTS Brenton Skating Plaza 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 283-4233 dmparks.org MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 440-4820 therecplex.com Pointe Vista Park 9612 Enfield Drive, Johnston (515) 278-2344 cityofjohnston.com/887/Pointe-VistaPark Seven Oaks Recreation 1086 222nd Drive, Boone (515) 432-9457 sevenoaksrec.com Terra Park 6400 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston (515) 727-8091 cityofjohnston.com/890/Terra-Park Winter Park 5110 72nd Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3963 urbandale.org/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Winter-Park-46

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Raccoon Forks Trading Company 621 Des Moines Street, Des Moines (515) 809-1715 raccoonforks.com West End Architectural Salvage 22 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 243-4405 westendsalvage.com

AUTO DEALERSHIPS Willis Automotive 2121 NW 100th Street, Des Moines (515) 253-9600 willisauto.com Willis Chevrolet of Granger 3333 Highway 141, Granger (833) 591-1798 willischevy.com Willis Nissan 4770 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines (888) 491-3822 nissandesmoines.com

BAKERY Doré Bakery The Purveyor 505 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 330-1517 dorebakerydsm.com

BOUTIQUES KIN Historic East Village 333 E Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines (515) 805-4616 kindsm.com

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES 515 Brewing Company 7700 University Avenue, Suite C, Clive (515) 661-4615 515brewing.com Big Grove Brewery 555 17th Street, Des Moines (515) 777-2337 biggrove.com Confluence Brewing Company 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines (515) 285-9005 confluencebrewing.com

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company Historic Court District 309 Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-2739 courtavebrew.com Exile Brewing Company 1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 883-2337 exilebrewing.com

Gateway Market & Café The Avenues 2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754 gatewaymarket.com

Christkindlmarket Des Moines Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines (515) 250-6366 christkindlmarketdsm.com

FURNITURE

Historic East Village 1st – 7th blocks of E Grand Avenue & Walnut Street, Des Moines eastvillagedesmoines.com

Southridge Mall 1111 E Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 287-3881 shopsouthridgemall.com

Historic Valley Junction 4th – 7th blocks of Railroad Avenue & Locust Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-3642 valleyjunction.com

Valley West Mall 1551 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines (515) 225-3631 valleywestmall.com

Jordan Creek Town Center 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 440-6255 jordancreektowncenter.com

SPECIALTY FOOD & DRINK

Homemakers 10215 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale (515) 276-2772 homemakers.com

Firetrucker Brewery Uptown Ankeny 716 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny (515) 964-1284 firetrucker.com

Raccoon Forks Trading Company 621 Des Moines Street, Des Moines (515) 809-1715 raccoonforks.com

GROCERY STORES

Iowa Taproom, The Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 243-0827 iowataproom.com

Gateway Market & Café The Avenues 2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754 gatewaymarket.com

Peace Tree – Des Moines Branch Historic East Village 317 E Court Avenue, Des Moines (515) 883-2739 peacetreebrewing.com

Madison County Chamber of Commerce 73 Jefferson Street, Winterset (515) 462-1185 madisoncounty.com

SHOPPING MALLS & DISTRICTS Avenues, The Ingersoll & Grand Avenues, Des Moines theavenuesdsm.com

FLORISTS

Outlets of Des Moines 801 Bass Pro Drive, Suite 125, Altoona (515) 380-7400 outletsofdesmoines.com

Boesen the Florist 3422 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines (515) 223-9500 boesen.com

ONLY THE S S ARE SILENT

THIS COULD BE YOUR CAMERA ROLL. HAVE YOU HEARD?

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Scheels Jordan Creek Town Center 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines (515) 727-4065 scheels.com

AllSpice Culinarium Historic East Village 400 E Locust Street, Suite 5, Des Moines (515) 868-0808 allspiceonline.com Brandmeyer Popcorn Company 647 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 262-3243 lottapop.com Campbell’s Nutrition 4040 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 277-6351 campbellsnutrition.com

Campbell’s Nutrition West 2749 100th Street, Urbandale (515) 331-1390 campbellsnutrition.com Capital City Fruit 1850 Colonial Parkway, Norwalk (515) 981-5111 capitalcityfruit.com Doré Bakery The Purveyor 505 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 330-1517 dorebakerydsm.com Gateway Market & Café The Avenues 2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines (515) 243-1754 gatewaymarket.com Gong Fu Tea Historic East Village 414 E 6th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-3388 gongfu-tea.com Hall, The 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines (515) 608-4100 thehalldsm.com Hyper Energy Bar – Grimes 180 SE Miehe Drive, Grimes (515) 257-6904 hyperenergybar.com Hyper Energy Bar – Waukee 1025 SE Laurel Street, Waukee (515) 207-8041 hyperenergybar.com Monarca Gourmet Paletas 9901 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 414-8200 monarcapaletas.com WineStyles 5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines (515) 224-9463 winestyles.com/westdesmoines

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Ichi Bike Historic East Village 311 E Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 274-0397 ichibike.com Mr. B Clothing 1995 NW 86th Street, Clive (515) 276-8589 mrbclothing.com Raygun Historic East Village 505 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 288-1323 raygunsite.com Sticks East Village Historic East Village 400 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 282-0844 sticks.com Tassel Ridge Winery 1681 220th Street, Leighton (641) 672-9463 tasselridge.com

SWEETS & SNACKS Almost Famous Popcorn Historic East Village 350 E Locust Street, Suite 103, Des Moines (515) 829-6969 almostfamouspopcorn.com Brandmeyer Popcorn Company 647 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 262-3243 lottapop.com Capital City Fruit 1850 Colonial Parkway, Norwalk (515) 981-5111 capitalcityfruit.com Chocolate Storybook 1000 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 226-9893 chocolatestory.com Chocolaterie Stam The Avenues 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 412-7826 shop.stamchocolate.com

AllSpice Culinarium Historic East Village 400 E Locust Street, Suite 5, Des Moines (515) 868-0808 allspiceonline.com

Chocolaterie Stam – Altoona 739 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Suite 555, Altoona (515) 850-3054 shop.stamchocolate.com

Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop 3304 SW 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-7197 animal-lifeline.com/thrift-shop

Chocolaterie Stam Valley West Mall 1511 Valley West Mall, Suite 260, West Des Moines (515) 457-8464 shop.stamchocolate.com

Backroom Clothing 2601 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines (515) 274-8773 backroomclothing.com Fleet Feet Des Moines Historic East Village 521 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 323-3338 fleetfeetdesmoines.com

Crème Cupcake + Dessert The Avenues 543 28th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-1050 cremecupcake.com

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Dough Crazy 1220 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 661-9287 doughcrazydsm.com

Good Co. DSM, The Greater Des Moines (641) 420-1441 thegoodcodsm.com

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies 7222 University Avenue, Clive (515) 630-0604 eileenscookies.com

Molly’s Cupcakes Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 101, Des Moines (515) 244-0778 mollysdsm.com

Molly’s Cupcakes Historic East Village 215 E 3rd Street, Suite 101, Des Moines (515) 244-0778 mollysdsm.com Monarca Gourmet Paletas 9901 University Avenue, Suite 150, Clive (515) 414-8200 monarcapaletas.com One Sweet Kitchen Greater Des Moines (515) 290-8403 one-sweet-kitchen.com Scratch Cupcakery 7450 Bridgewood Boulevard, Suite 215, West Des Moines (515) 518-8962 scratchcupcakery.com

WEDDING AR Workshop The District at Prairie Trail 1631 SW Main Street, Suite 104, Ankeny (515) 207-3772 arworkshop.com/ankeny Chocolate Storybook 1000 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 226-9893 chocolatestory.com

One Sweet Kitchen Greater Des Moines (515) 290-8403 one-sweet-kitchen.com River Center, The 340 SW 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 330-1517 rivercenterdsm.com Scratch Cupcakery 7450 Bridgewood Boulevard, Suite 215, West Des Moines (515) 518-8962 scratchcupcakery.com Sherwood Forest Event Center 7400 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights (515) 509-2332 sherwoodforesteventcenter.com Toast 1345 SW Park Square Drive, Suite 300, Ankeny (515) 272-5071 toastankeny.com Your Private Bar 1701 25th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines (515) 599-1205 yourprivatebar.com

WINERIES

Country Lane Lodge LLC 29300 Prospect Circle, Adel (515) 336-9939 countrylanelodgeiowa.com

Covered Bridges Winery 2207 170th Trail, Winterset (515) 729-9463 coveredbridgeswinery.com

Crème Cupcake + Dessert The Avenues 543 28th Street, Des Moines (515) 288-1050 cremecupcake.com

Jasper Winery 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines (515) 282-9463 jasperwinery.com

Dough Crazy 1220 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 661-9287 doughcrazydsm.com

Summerset Winery 15101 Fairfax Street, Indianola (515) 961-3545 summersetwine.com

DSM Dance Party DJ’s Greater Des Moines (515) 512-2003 dsmdancepartydjs.com

Tassel Ridge Winery 1681 220th Street, Leighton (641) 672-9463 tasselridge.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines (515) 350-7997 marriott.com/dsmfd FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny (515) 965-7372 ffaenrichmentcenter.com

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Hotels

Key A B P S

Airport Shuttle Free Breakfast Pool Skywalk Access Pet Friendly

ALTOONA Adventureland Inn 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 265-7321 adventureland-inn.com P Best Western Plus Altoona Inn 300 34th Avenue Northwest, Altoona (515) 967-2400 bestwestern.com BP Comfort Inn – Altoona 2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 967-4412 choicehotels.com/iowa/altoona/ comfort-inn-hotels/ia234?source=lb BP

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona 460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 446-9888 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/ hotels/dsmto-fairfield-inn-and-suitesdes-moines-altoona/overview/ BP Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona 215 Adventureland Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 967-5774 Altoonadesmoines.hamptonbyhilton. com BP Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Altoona 165 Adventureland Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 967-1855 hiexpress.com/altoonaia BP

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona (515) 967-1000 prairiemeadows.com P

Quality Inn & Suites – Ankeny 201 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny (515) 964-8202 https://www.choicehotels.com/iowa/ ankeny/quality-inn-hotels/ia182 BP

Quality Inn & Suites – Altoona 2701 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 967-4886 choicehotels.com/iowa/altoona/ quality-inn-hotels/ia202?source=lb BP

Sleep Inn & Suites – Ankeny 2406 SE Tones Drive, Ankeny (515) 964-5909 choicehotels.com/iowa/ankeny/ sleep-inn-hotels/ia243 BP

Super 8 – Altoona 2101 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 967-7888 wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ altoona-iowa/super-8-altoona-iowa/ overview BP

WoodSpring Suites – Ankeny 6703 SE Bellagio Drive, Ankeny (515) 289-1701 woodspring.com

ANKENY AmericInn Lodge & Suites – Ankeny 1610 SE Oralabor Road, Ankeny (515) 964-2004 americinn.com/hotels/ia/ankeny BP

Hyatt Place Hotel – Altoona 480 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona (515) 520-8300 hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/iowa/hyattplace-altoona-des-moines/dsmza BP

Best Western Premier – Ankeny 2502 SE Tones Drive, Ankeny (515) 965-5678 bestwestern.com/16110 BP

La Quinta Inn & Suites Altoona – Des Moines 1785 NW 11th Street, Altoona (515) 706-1507 lq.com BP

Courtyard by Marriott – Ankeny 2405 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny (515) 422-5555 marriott.com/dsman P

My Place – Altoona 2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (515) 348-7161 myplacehotels.com/altoona

My Place – Ankeny 2506 SE Tones Drive, Ankeny (515) 381-0589 myplacehotels.com

Ankeny, IA 51 5-644-6 1 6 4

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CLIVE Courtyard by Marriott – West/Clive 1520 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 225-1222 marriott.com/dsmch P Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Avenue, Clive (515) 222-9876 thewildwoodlodge.com ABP

DES MOINES AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village Historic East Village 401 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 518-6060 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/ hotels/dsmad-ac-hotel-des-moineseast-village/overview/ A

AmericInn Hotel & Suites Des Moines Airport 1920 Hackley Avenue, Des Moines (515) 285-5180 americinn.com/hotels/ia/des-moinesairport ABP

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Des Moines Airport 6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 285-7777 hilton.com/en/hotels/dsmfddtdoubletree-des-moines-airport/ AP

Baymont Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport Hotel 6221 Willow Creek Avenue, Des Moines (515) 285-0654 baymontinns.com/hotels/17912 ABP

Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown Historic East Village 101 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 244-1700 desmoines.embassysuites.com ABP

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd Street, Des Moines (515) 282-5251 choicehotels.com/iowa/des-moines/ comfort-inn-hotels/ia103?source=lb BP

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines (515) 350-7997 marriott.com/dsmfd B

Des Lux Hotel 800 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 288-5800 desluxhotel.com AB Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 245-5500 desmoinesmarriott.com PS

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport 6880 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 309-4444 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dsmapfairfield-inn-and-suites-des-moinesairport/overview/ ABP Hampton Inn - Airport 5001 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-7300 desmoinesairport.hamptoninn.com ABP

Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines (515) 241-1456 hiltondesmoinesdowntown.com APS Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 287-2400 airportholidayinndsm.com/ AP Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Des Moines Downtown 333 SW 11th Street, Des Moines (515) 657-8181 holidayinnexpress.com/ desmoinesdtnia ABP Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines Drake University 2650 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 264-7960 home2desmoines.com BP Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 528-7733 hotelfortdesmoines.com S Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown 418 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 282-5555 desmoines.place.hyatt.com ABPS Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 401 Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 244-2151 renaissancedesmoines.com S Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown Historic East Village 201 E Locust Street, Des Moines (515) 280-3828 staybridgesuites.com/desmoines BP Surety Hotel 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 985-2066 suretyhotel.com

GRIMES

16 Event Rooms | 12,000 sq ft Ballroom 285 Guest Rooms & Suites Onsite Dining, Fitness Center & Pool

AmericInn Lodge & Suites 251 SE Gateway Drive, Grimes (515) 986-9900 americinn.com/hotels/ia/Grimes BP

JOHNSTON AmericInn Hotel & Suites – Johnston 5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 270-1111 americinn.com/hotels/ia/johnston BP

1800 50th Street | (515) 223-1800 www.marriott.com/dsmsi

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Hilton Garden Inn – Des Moines/Urbandale 8600 Northpark Drive, Johnston (515) 270-8890 desmoinesurbandale.gardeninn.com AP Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston (515) 334-9000 stoneycreekhotels.com ABP TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines/Urbandale 8800 Northpark Drive, Johnston (515) 727-4066 marriott.com/dsmur BP

PLEASANT HILL Sleep Inn & Suites – Pleasant Hill 5850 Morning Star Court, Pleasant Hill (515) 299-9922 choicehotels.com/iowa/pleasant-hill/ sleep-inn-hotels/ia112 BP WoodSpring Suites – Pleasant Hill 1525 Metro East Drive, Pleasant Hill (515) 266-9500 woodspring.com

URBANDALE Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (515) 278-4755 holidayinn.com/desmoinesia AP Hotel Renovo 11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale (515) 276-1126 hotelrenovo.com Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center 5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (515) 200-2398 ramadatropicsresort.com Super 8 - Urbandale 5900 Sutton Place, Urbandale (515) 270-1037 wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ urbandale-iowa/super-8-urbandaledes-moines-area/overview BP

WEST DES MOINES Comfort Inn and Suites West Des Moines 1625 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 440-3679 choicehotels.com/iowa/west-desmoines/comfort-inn-hotels/ia240 BP Courtyard by Marriott – West Des Moines at Jordan Creek 410 S 68th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-9800 marriott.com/dsmcw P

Drury Inn & Suites – West Des Moines West Glen Town Center 5505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 457-9500 druryhotels.com/locations/desmoines-ia/drury-inn-and-suites-westdes-moines BP Element West Des Moines West Glen Town Center 575 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines (515) 661-4345 elementwestdesmoines.com BP Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott – West Des Moines 7225 Vista Drive, West Des Moines (515) 225-6100 marriott.com/dsmwf BP Hampton Inn & Suites – Mills Civic Parkway 6160 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 218-1110 hampton.com ABP Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive 7060 Lake Drive, West Des Moines (515) 223-4700 desmoineswest.hamptoninn.com BP Hilton Garden Inn – West Des Moines 205 S 64th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-0571 westdesmoines.stayhgi.com P Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Jordan West 240 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 223-4050 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/des-moines/dsmwd/hoteldetail BP Homewood Suites West 6220 Stagecoach Drive, West Des Moines (515) 218-7500 homewoodsuites.com BP Hyatt Place West Des Moines at Jordan Creek Jordan Creek Town Center 295 S 64th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-4001 desmoinesjordancreek.place.hyatt. com/en/hotel/home.html BP Residence Inn by Marriott Jordan Creek Town Center 160 S Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 267-0338 marriott.com/dsmri BP

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines/Ankeny (515) 963-0006

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by Hilton Jordan Creek Town Center 6075 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 309-3900 heartofamericagroup.com AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndam Ankeny (515) 963-9500

Sheraton – West Des Moines 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-1800 marriott.com/dsmsi P Simply Suites by Sonesta 7625 Office Plaza Drive North, West Des Moines (515) 221-0001 sonesta.com/us/iowa/des-moines/ sonesta-simply-suites-des-moines

Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel and Convention Center (515) 287-6464

Super 8 – Ankeny (515) 964-4503

Red Roof Inn (515) 265-7511

CLIVE Best Western PLUS – Des Moines West (515) 221-2345

Redwood Motel (515) 265-1601

Country Inn & Suites – Des Moines West (515) 223-9254 Days Inn Des Moines West/Clive (515) 226-1600 La Quinta Inn (515) 221-9200

TownePlace Suites West Des Moines – Jordan Creek Jordan Creek Town Center 125 S 68th Street, West Des Moines (515) 223-8015 marriott.com/dsmts ABP

Super 8 – West Des Moines/Clive (515) 226-0414 DES MOINES A-1 Motel (515) 287-5160 American Inn & Suites (515) 278-1601

West Des Moines Marriott 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 267-1500 marriott.com/dsmwd AP

Baymont Inn & Suites (515) 265-4777

WoodSpring Suites – West Des Moines 7255 Lake Drive, West Des Moines (515) 705-7644 woodspring.com/extended-stayhotels/locations/iowa/des-moines/ woodspring-suites-west-des-moines

OTHER HOTELS ALTOONA Motel 6 – Altoona (515) 967-5252

Village Inn Motel (515) 265-1674 INDIANOLA Country Inn & Suites – Indianola (515) 962-5777 Hotel Pommier (515) 961-0551 Quality Inn & Suites – Indianola (515) 961-0058 POLK CITY Qube Hotel (515) 984-3092

Extended Stay America – Urbandale (515) 276-1929

Cozy Rest Motel (515) 244-5510

Fairfield Inn & Suites – Urbandale (515) 278-2500

Days Inn & Suites – Airport (515) 256-0603

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale (515) 252-7000

Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown (515) 244-1650 Homewood Suites – Des Moines Airport (515) 285-7201

EconoLodge Ankeny (515) 963-1100

Motel 6 – Des Moines North (515) 266-5456

Hampton Inn & Suites – Ankeny (515) 261-4400

Motel 8 (515) 265-0378

Holiday Inn Express – Ankeny (515) 965-2400

Palace Inn (515) 289-2770

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines – Ankeny (515) 965-2400

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Budget Inn & Suites (515) 265-5611

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Royal Motel (515) 274-0459

URBANDALE EconoLodge – Urbandale (515) 278-2811

EconoLodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds (515) 262-2525

Country Inn – Ankeny (515) 965-2646

Residence Inn Des Moines – Downtown (515) 288-4500

Broadway Motel (515) 262-5659

EconoLodge Inn & Suites – Merle Hay (515) 278-8858

ANKENY Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny (515) 965-8400

Quality Inn & Suites at Des Moines Airport (515) 287-3434

Ramada Ankeny (515) 964-1717

Clive Hotel & Suites (515) 225-0000

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – West Des Moines 1236 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 223-9005 marriott.com/dsmsh BP

Quality Inn & Suites – Merle Hay (515) 278-2381

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Urbandale (515) 278-9000 Microtel Inn & Suites Urbandale (515) 727-5424 Motel Relax (515) 528-4444 WEST DES MOINES Days Inn West Des Moines (515) 223-1212 Motel 6 – Des Moines West (515) 267-8885 Sleep Inn & Suites – West Des Moines (515) 978-4012 WINDSOR HEIGHTS Windsor Court (515) 298-0924

Visitor Resources

Wells Fargo & Company 666 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 245-3131 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – Ankeny Branch 1925 N Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 965-2497 bankerstrust.com Bankers Trust – Clive Branch 11111 University Avenue, Clive (515) 222-2000 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – 13631 University Avenue 13631 University Avenue, Clive (515) 237-5585 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – Downtown Branch 717 7th Street, Des Moines (515) 245-2426 bankerstrust.com

AIRPORTS Des Moines International Airport 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 256-5100 flydsm.com

ANIMAL BOARDING Dog Days & Cat Naps 5665 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston (515) 276-0086 mydogdaysandcatnaps.com Paws & Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines (515) 969-2275 pawsandpintsdsm.com

BANKS Bankers Trust 453 7th Street, Des Moines (515) 245-2863 bankerstrust.com Bankers Trust – Altoona Branch 3820 8th Street Southwest, Altoona (515) 957-8989 bankerstrust.com Bankers Trust – Ames Branch 3725 Stange Road, Ames (515) 233-4424 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – 9801 University Avenue 9801 University Avenue, Clive (515) 237-5809 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – East Branch 150 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines (515) 245-2432 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – Ankeny 910 E First Street, Ankeny (515) 965-2300 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – Grimes Branch 110 SE Main Street, Grimes (515) 986-3606 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – Army Post Road 600 Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 237-2712 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – North Branch 3905 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines (515) 245-2440 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – Douglas Avenue 4505 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-2839 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – South Branch 655 E Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 245-2977 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – Euclid Avenue 2505 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-2600 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – West Des Moines Branch 620 S 60th Street, West Des Moines (515) 248-1320 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – Ingersoll 2840 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 237-5196 wellsfargo.com

Bankers Trust – Windsor Heights Branch 7000 University Avenue, Windsor Heights (515) 271-1000 bankerstrust.com

Wells Fargo – Johnston 5880 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 237-5389 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo – Pleasant Hill 1055 NE 56th Street, Pleasant Hill (515) 245-8585 wellsfargo.com

Two Rivers Bank & Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-4300 tworivers.bank

Wells Fargo – Urbandale 8301 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale (515) 237-5909 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo – Walnut Street 801 Walnut Street, Des Moines (515) 217-3420 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo – West Des Moines 655 S 50th Street, West Des Moines (515) 241-4910 wellsfargo.com West Bank 1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines (515) 222-2300 westbankstrong.com West Bank – City Center 809 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-2385 westbankstrong.com West Bank – East Branch 2440 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-2390 westbankstrong.com West Bank – Grand Branch 125 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines (515) 222-2384 westbankstrong.com West Bank – South Branch 3920 SW 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 222-2374 westbankstrong.com West Bank – Waukee Branch 955 E Hickman Road, Waukee (515) 221-7740 westbankstrong.com

CITY/METRO BUS Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines (515) 283-8100 ridedart.com D-Line Shuttle 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines (515) 283-8100 ridedart.com

COPYING & DUPLICATING SERVICES Koch Office Group 325 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 283-2451 kochofficegroup.com

EDUCATION

DISCOVER...

Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny (515) 964-6200 dmacc.edu

Botanical gardens and barbecue

Des Moines University 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 271-1400 dmu.edu

Big 12 sports and local brews Big-city arts with a small-town heart PLAN A TRIP TODAY AT DISCOVERAMES.COM

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Drake University 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 271-2011 drake.edu

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Faith Baptist Bible College 1900 NW 4th Street, Ankeny (515) 964-0601 faith.edu

LifeServe Blood Center 431 E Locust Street, Des Moines (800) 287-4903 lifeservebloodcenter.org

Urbandale Public Library 3520 86th Street, Urbandale (515) 278-3945 urbandalelibrary.org

Grand View University 1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-2800 grandview.edu

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center 1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 247-3121 mercyone.org/desmoines

West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines (515) 222-3400 wdmlibrary.org

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Polk County 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A, Altoona (515) 957-5760 extension.iastate.edu/polk Mercy College of Health Science 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines (515) 643-3180 mchs.edu Purdue University Global 4637 121st Street, Urbandale (515) 727-2100 purdueglobal.edu/campus-locations/ des-moines-iowa/ Simpson College 701 N C Street, Indianola (515) 961-6251 simpson.edu Upper Iowa University 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West Des Moines (515) 225-1800 uiu.edu Viterbo University 4949 Westown Parkway, Suite 195, West Des Moines (800) 235-2200 viterbo.edu

ENERGY PROVIDER

Catch Des Moines Information Center Capital Square 400 Locust Street, Suite 265, Des Moines (515) 286-4960 catchdesmoines.com

INSURANCE SERVICES Delta Dental 9000 Northpark Drive, Johnston (800) 544-0718 deltadentalia.com

Catch Des Moines Information Kiosk Des Moines International Airport 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (515) 256-5575 catchdesmoines.com

LIBRARIES Altoona Public Library 700 8th Street Southwest, Altoona (515) 967-3881 altoona.lib.ia.us

City of Des Moines – Traffic & Transportation Division Des Moines City Hall 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Second Floor, Des Moines (515) 283-4973 dsm.city

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny (515) 965-6460 ankenyiowa.gov/library Bondurant Community Library 104 2nd Street Northeast, Bondurant (515) 967-4790 bondurant.lib.ia.us Clive Public Library 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive (515) 453-2221 cityofclive.com/library

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Des Moines Public Library 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (515) 283-4152 dmpl.org

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL SERVICES

Bravo Greater Des Moines 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 250, Des Moines (515) 243-0388 bravogreaterdesmoines.org

Methodist West Hospital 1660 60th Street, West Des Moines (515) 343-1000 unitypointhealth.org

MidAmerican Energy Company 666 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (888) 427-5632 midamericanenergy.com

Two Rivers Bank & Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-4300 tworivers.bank

METRO SERVICES

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center 1755 59th Place, West Des Moines (515) 358-8000 mercyone.org/location/mercyonewest-des-moines-medical-center

Des Moines Information Center Des Moines City Hall 400 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines (515) 283-4500 dmgov.org Downtown DSM USA 700 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 286-4950 downtowndesmoines.com Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines 6751 Corporate Drive, Johnston (515) 270-8500 dsmhba.com

Grimes Public Library 200 N James Street, Grimes (515) 986-3551 grimes.lib.ia.us

Blank Children’s Hospital 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-5437 blankchildrens.org

Indianola Public Library 207 N B Street, Indianola (515) 961-9418 indianolaiowa.gov/227/Library

Iowa Lutheran Hospital 700 E University Avenue, Des Moines (515) 263-5612 unitypointhealth.org

Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (515) 278-5233 johnstonlibrary.com

Iowa Methodist Medical Center 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6212 unitypointhealth.org

Pleasant Hill Public Library 5151 Maple Drive, Des Moines (515) 266-7815 pleasanthilliowa.org/Library

John Stoddard Cancer Center 1221 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6212 unitypoint.org/desmoines/johnstoddard-cancer-center-home.aspx

Polk City Library 1500 W Broadway Street, Polk City (515) 984-6119 polkcityia.gov/library

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Iowa Department of Natural Resources 502 E 9th Street, Des Moines (515) 281-0878 iowadnr.gov Iowa Tourism Office 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines (515) 348-6200 traveliowa.com Justice League of Food The Hall 111 S 11th Street, West Des Moines (515) 608-4277 www.justiceleagueoffood.org Street Collective 506 E 6th Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 288-8022 dsmstreetcollective.org

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Turner Construction 1415 28th Street, Suite 240, West Des Moines (515) 631-5215 turnerconstruction.com/officenetwork/des-moines

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines 6751 Corporate Drive, Johnston (515) 270-8500 dsmhba.com Turner Construction 1415 28th Street, Suite 240, West Des Moines (515) 631-5215 turnerconstruction.com/officenetwork/des-moines Two Rivers Bank & Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines (515) 222-4300 tworivers.bank

SPECIAL SERVICES Central States Mobility 5335 Merle Hay Road, Suite 2, Johnston (515) 528-2013 centralstatesmobility.com Des Moines Area Religious Council 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 277-6969 dmarcunited.org Iowa International Center 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 259, Des Moines (515) 282-8269 iowainternationalcenter.org Turner Construction 1415 28th Street, Suite 240, West Des Moines (515) 631-5215 turnerconstruction.com/officenetwork/des-moines

TOUR & SIGHTSEEING COMPANIES CIT Signature Transportation 5242 NE 16th Street, Des Moines (515) 233-0286 citbus.com Iowa Architectural Foundation 400 Locust Street, Suite 100, Des Moines (515) 244-1888 iowaarchfoundation.org

URGENT CARE CLINICS UnityPoint Health – Des Moines 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines (515) 241-6161 unitypointhealth.org

WORSHIP Des Moines Area Religious Council 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines (515) 277-6969 dmarcunited.org

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IN GREATER DES MOINES, OUR HUMILITY IS WHAT MAKES US ‘IOWA NICE,’ BUT LUCKILY, WE’VE GOT FANS WHO WILL SING OUR PRAISES. ONE THING IS CERTAIN, WE’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER TROPHY CASE.

DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET

Number 2 Farmers’ Market in America

MINOR LEAGUE SPORTS TEAMS

SURETY HOTEL

Chicest Place to Stay in Iowa HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

THE DAILY MEAL

Number 1 Minor League Sports Market in America

LAURIDSEN SKATEPARK

HARBINGER

DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL

Top 10 Best New Attractions

James Beard Award Semifinalist (Joe Tripp)

Gold Grand Pinnacle for “Best Festival in the World”

USA TODAY’S 10BEST

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION

ZOMBIE BURGER

IOWA STATE FAIR

THE CHEESE SHOP

Best Burger in Iowa

Number 2 Choice for Summer Fun in America

America’s Favorite Cheese Shop

USA WEEKEND

HOODLINE

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PHOTOS BY KATHRYN GAMBLE, LAUREN KONRAD, WIL ABELING, BYRON JONES, CATCH DES MOINES

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Purchase tickets online at www.BlankParkZoo.com 7401 SW 9th St. • Des Moines • 50315 • 515-285-4722

IT’S THE PLACE WHERE

WONDER & CURIOSITY COME TO

LIFE!