Des Moines

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Top Places to Visit

Capitol Building

E 9th and Grand Ave , Des Moines
Phone: ☎ +1 515 281-5591

Capitol Building, E 9th and Grand Ave, ☎ +1 515 281-5591, [11]. M-F 8AM-3:30PM, Sa 9:30AM-2:30PM, closed Su. One of the more popular state capitols to tour, it ... more

Salisbury House

4025 Tonawanda Dr , Des Moines
Phone: fax: +1 515 274-0814

Salisbury House, 4025 Tonawanda Dr, ☎ +1 515 274-1777 (fax: +1 515 274-0814), [12]. Tour schedule varies. The house, originally built between 1923-1928, ... more

Terrace Hill

2300 Grand Ave , Des Moines
Phone: ☎ +1 515 281-7205

Terrace Hill (Governor's Mansion), 2300 Grand Ave, ☎ +1 515 281-7205, [13]. Mar-Dec, Tues-Sat every 60 min from 10:30AM-1:30PM. Since 1971, has served as home ... more

Des Moines Art Center

4700 Grand Ave, Sculpture Park at 13th St and Grand Ave , Des Moines
Phone: fax: +1 515 271-0357

Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Sculpture Park at 13th St and Grand Ave, ☎ +1 515 277-4405 (informationdesk@desmoinesartcenter.org, fax: +1 515 271-0357... more

State Historical Society Of Iowa Museum

600 E Locust St , Des Moines
Phone: fax: +1 515 282-0502

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum, 600 E Locust St (East Village), ☎ + 515 281-5111 (fax: +1 515 282-0502), [15]. Tu-Sa 9AM-4:30PM, Su noon-4:30PM, closed... more

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St , Des Moines
Phone: ☎ +1 515 285-4722

Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th St, ☎ +1 515 285-4722, [17]. Permanent exhibits as well as activities, such as "Behind the Scenes" tours and "Feed the Giraffes", ... more

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Top Places to Eat

Paradise Pizza Cafe

2025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Phone: ☎ +1 515 222-9959

Paradise Pizza Cafe, 2025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, ☎ +1 515 222-9959. Creative pizza toppings. The Italian Wedding soup is a great starter. $15-35.

Waveland Cafe

4708 University Ave , Des Moines
Phone: ☎ +1 515 279-4341

Waveland Cafe, 4708 University Ave (1 block E of Waveland Golf Course in Roosevelt neighborhood), ☎ +1 515 279-4341. If you're expecting a fancy diner, then you... more

Tursi's Latin King

2200 Hubbell Ave , Des Moines
Phone: ☎ +1 515 266-4466

Tursi's Latin King (The Latin King), 2200 Hubbell Ave (corner of Hubbell and E University Aves), ☎ +1 515 266-4466, [84]. One of the longest-standing ... more

Woody's Smoke Shack

2511 Cottage Grove Ave , Des Moines
Phone: fax: +1 515 277-0022

Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Ave (take MLK, Jr Pkwy exit from I-235), ☎ +1 515 277-0005 (fax: +1 515 277-0022), [74]. M-F 11AM-8PM, Sa 11AM-4PM, ... more

Tasty Tacos

Des Moines, IA, USA

Tasty Tacos, [66]. M-Sa 11AM-10PM. Local fast food joint rivaling taste of some of the sit down places. $6.

801 Chophouse

801 Grande Ave #200 , Des Moines
Phone: ☎ +1 515 288-6000

801 Chophouse, 801 Grande Ave #200, ☎ +1 515 288-6000 (801chophousedsm@gmail.com), [75]. (Happy Hour M-F 4PM-6PM). Being atop the Principal Building, along with... more

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Top Shopping Places

Downtown Farmer's Market

Court District , Des Moines

Downtown Farmer's Market, Court District, [61]. May-Oct 7AM-noon. Get a taste of rural Iowa each Saturday morning. Fresh produce, pastries, wines, cheeses, art ... more

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