Things To Do
"Kings and all people, princes and all judges of the earth, young men and maidens as well, the old and the young together. Let them praise the name of the Lord." Psalms 148:11
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Saturdays from 8am-noon
Science Center of Iowa
401 West Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
Open 9am-4pm
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
Grays Lake
Des Moines, IA 50315
Lake with a 2 mile pedestrian trail around it. Open until around 10pm.
Blank Park Zoo
7401 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Open 10am-4pm
Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
300 Southwest 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Board game cafe. Open 8am-midnight
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Outdoor sculpture exhibit. Open 24/7
Des Moines Biergarten
2251 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321
Outdoor German-style beer garden with live music, food, and drinks. Kid friendly. Open 11am-9pm.
The Fat Putter Des Moines
713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Indoor mini golf. Open 9am-midnight. 21+ after 6pm
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
Live horse races every Friday. Open 24/7
The High Life Lounge
200 Southwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Beer lounge and restaurant. Open 11am-midnight.
For all the days along the way