Visit the Des Moines Farmer's Market on Saturday morning ~ open until noon

Go rock climbing at Climb Iowa (two locations)

Enjoy a lovely walk through Waterworks Park

Take a walk around Gray's Lake

Visit the FREE Des Moines Art Center (modern and contemporary art)

Don't miss the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

The best website for all things Des Moines ~ including sights, live music, scheduled events, etc ~ is Catch Des Moines

Here are some of our favorite coffee spots.

Daisy Chain Coffee

Northern Vessel

Chain and Spoke Coffee

It may surprise you to hear that Des Moines has an amazing culinary presence. Below you will find some of our favorite local restaurants. Be sure to check open hours on their websites.

La Mie breakfast/lunch + amazing pastries

Lachele's Fine Foods

Basic Bird

Harbinger

Clydes Fine Diner

Either/Or

Lucky Lotus

Purveyor

Eatery A

Lua Brewing

Table 128 at Gray's Landing

Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen

503 Cocktail Lab + Tasting Room

Secret Admirer

Bartender's Handshake

Good News, Darling Cocktail Parlor

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