August 6, 2021
Des Moines, IA
Abigail & Benjamin
Things To Do
Gray's Lake
2101 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315, (515) 242-2855
"Great for a walk or to hop in the hot brown lake water for a swim." - Ben "We had our first date walking around this lake... for 5 hours! We also love to break out our paddle board and kayak here, and they have rentals if you want to stay during Saturday!" -Abbie
Pho Real Kitchen and Bar
200 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 630-3552
"Pretty good pad thai." -Ben "Like Ben said, pretty good pad thai. A classic early date of ours was to get Thai takeout here, and sit and eat it by the Des Moines River." -Abbie
Des Moines Farmers Market
200 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
"Try the cinnamon rolls! Ends at noon on Saturday." -Ben "Come for the cinnamon rolls, stay for the people + dog watching" - Abbie
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, (515) 277-4405
Another classis early Abbie + Ben date spot! Enjoy the AC, but also make sure to get outside to see the rose garden.
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