Things To Do
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
This will be the first weekend of the Iowa State Fair, 2024. Great option to go explore Friday, Saturday morning or Sunday before heading out of town.
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Grays Lake
Des Moines, IA 50315
Scenic Route Bakery
350 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
One of my favorite places to grab coffee - iced or hot. Great pastries and lunch options as well.
The Breakfast Club
212 East 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Home Sweet Cone Ice Cream
1188 Southeast University Avenue, Waukee, IA 50263
Our favorite ice cream place if anyone needs a sweet treat.
300 Craft & Rooftop
300 West Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
Top floor of the AC hotel. Great for drinks and small plates with a view
St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery
300 Southwest 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Great for brunch and lunch. They also serve good coffee, which is important to Jack and I.
St. Kilda Collective
333 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
There is more than one St. Kilda location, so I have listed two for both the downtown and West Des Moines guests.
Northern Vessel
1201 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
Great coffee - some say the best in Des Moines
The Coffeesmith
770 Southeast Alice's Road, Waukee, IA 50263
Kylee's favorite coffee and breakfast spot in Waukee.
Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar
1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
At Hotel Fort Des Moines. Fun coffee and wine bar!
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
424 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Jordan Creek Mall Info Desk
101 South Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Starbucks
7350 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Starbucks
909 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
For all the days along the way