Northern Lights Pizza

Breadsticks, Pizza, Calzones, Pasta & More!

1908 Draught House

Cubs/Wrigleyville inspired restaurant bar!

Starters, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Pizza

Cooper's Central Table & Cocktail

Elevated American Comfort Food

*Cozy Outdoor Patio & Carefully Crafted Cocktails*

Middlebrook Mercantile

Coffee, Cocktails, Wine, Local Brews, Snacks & Goods

*Charming, historical venue with a great outdoor patio*

Wilson's Orchard & Farm

Farm, Market, Ciderhouse Restaurant & Bar, Bakery

*Curated market and experiences adjusted seasonally*

Iowa Distilling Company

"Top-Shelf Spirits with a Down-Home Spin."

Ember Market

Women's boutique owned by a mother + daughter duo <3

The Chicken

Highly praised restaurant specializing in... CHICKEN!

*If you like spicy, look at the menu, you will drool.

Jordan Creek Town Center

Movies, restaurants, shopping, shopping and more shopping!

Top Golf

Premier entertainment destination with year-round outdoor golfing bays!

Spare Time

Bowling, laser tag, escape rooms, arcade games & more!

Smash Park

Pickleball, cornhole, shuffleboard, axe throwing, darts, and arcade!

Wellman's Pub & Rooftop

"Chill rooftop vibes meet bar & grill classics"

Biaggi's

"Authentic, freshly prepared Italian cuisine"

Crumbl Cookies

Gourmet cookies made fresh daily with a weekly rotating menu.

The Cheesecake Factory

Largest menu you will ever see with cheesecake that is to die for!

Blank Park Zoo

The one and only accredited zoo in the state of Iowa!

Paws & Pints

Bar, restaurant, indoor and outdoor dog parks! The perfect place for dog lovers and owners to come together.

Downtown Farmers Market

"2nd Best Farmers Market in America"

Has been supporting hundreds of vendors, farmers, and entrepreneurs for 5 decades!

Principal Park

Home of the Iowa Cubs Minor League Baseball team!

Historic Court Avenue District

This street is lined with bars, restaurants, activities and entertainment. Our favorites: Tipsy Crow Tavern, Ricochet, Fong's Pizza, The Stuffed Olive, Blue Sushi, and Insomnia Cookies!

Science Center of Iowa

"Features hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages."

Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens

"More than a dome, it is the connection point between plants, people and the natural world."

Gray's Lake Park

Watercrafts for rent, small beaches, fishing, playground, 2-mile path around the lake - absolutely STUNNING at sunrise or sunset!

Other Downtown DSM Favorites:

HomeGrown

Big Grove Brewery

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Iowa Taproom

Exile Brewing Company

Jasper Winery

Confluence Brewing Company

Fresko

Lua Brewing

Smokey Row Coffee

Iowa State Capitol Building

Wells Fargo Arena (Casey's Center)