September 6, 2019
Des Moines, Iowa
#ItsScottToBeMadie
Madie & Scott
Things To Do
Most of these things to do revolve around food, one of our favorite things. We'll keep updating this with events and things to do around DSM if you have some free time!
Check out this article from the Washington Post for their recommendations!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/lifestyle/vacation-ideas/things-to-do-in-des-moines/?noredirect=on
Des Moines Sculpture Garden
1330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
This is a fun space to check out. It's like Des Moines' equivalent to Central Park.
Miyabi 9
512 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Madie's favorite sushi place in the area. Favorite rolls: Casco Bay and Sunshine
Raygun
505 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Go here for all your Iowa/Midwest themed souvenirs (sense of humor required)
Iowa Hall of Pride
330 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Iowa sports history in one place
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 244-9292
This zombie-themed restaurant has great food with fun names and delicious milkshakes (with or without a 21+ kick)
Fong's Pizza
223 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 323-3333
Three words: Crab. Rangoon. Pizza.
5 Borough Bagels
13435 University Avenue, Clive, IA 50325, (515) 809-1807
The closest thing we have to true NYC bagels in Iowa.* *Even Scott approves
Taste of New York
165 South Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266, (515) 223-8669
Owned by a former member of the NYPD, this is also the closest we get to a New York slice.* *Also, Scott the Pizza Snob approves
For all the days along the way