Allie & Nguyên
Allie & Nguyên
There are a wide variety of activities in the Des Moines area, from outdoor exploration to downtown experiences. Here are a few we think you may like!
Food & Drinks
Barn Town Brewing
Fun brewery with an assortment of beer and food!
(10 minutes from venue)
Hurts Donut Co.
Allie & Nguyen's favorite sweet treat in WDSM!
Donut shop serving a huge variety of fun donut flavors.
(4 minutes from venue)
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Allie & Nguyen's go-to Mexican food in WDSM! Great food and margaritas.
(3 minutes from venue)
Smash Park Des Moines
Sports-themed complex with bar and various games including pickleball, yard games, and arcade machines.
Fun place for bar food, drinks, and fun!
(2 minutes from venue)
Sites & Entertaiment
Blank Park Zoo
General Admission
Children (1 year and under) - Free
Children (2 – 12 years) - $15.00
Adults (13 – 64 years) - $20.00
Senior Citizens (65+ years) - $19.00
Open until 4 PM
(17 minutes from venue)
Blue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines
General Admission
Children (2 years and under) - Free
Children (2 – 12 years) - $16.95
Adults (13 + years) -$19.95
Open until 8 PM
(4 minutes from venue)
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
General Admission:
Children (1 year and under) - Free
Children (2-12 years) - $9.00
Adults (13-64 years) - $12.00
Senior Citizens (65+ years)- $11.00
Open until 5 PM
(17 minutes from venue)
Iowa State Capitol
Gorgeous building and grounds at Iowa's State Capitol!
One of Allie's favorites buildings in Iowa.
Open until 5 PM
(16 minutes from venue)
Jordan Creek Town Center
Town center in WDSM with a great variety of shopping, dining, and activities!
Complete with a large pond with a walking path, it includes the Jordan Creek Mall, that has a movie theater, food court, and stores.
(4 minutes from venue)
Living History Farms
500-acre Iowa farming history site complete with 1875 village exhibit.
General Admission
Children (1 year and under) - Free
Children (2 – 12 years) - $15.00
Adults (13 – 59 years) - $20.00
Senior Citizens (60+ years) - $19.00
Open until 4 PM
(10 minutes from venue)
Purple Martin Lake Water Resource Area
Beautiful lake and outdoor natural area near WDSM!
(11 minutes from venue)
Rotary Riverwalk Park
City Park with riverwalk and bridge in downtown Des Moines!
(16 minutes from venue)
Walnut Woods State Park
State Park with beautiful, wooded walking trails!
(13 minutes from venue)