Things To Do

Tasty Tacos Inc

A Des Moines MUST

East Village

An awesome and trendy area for dinner and drinks! Court Ave., Raygun, and the Capitol (with a great view of downtown!) are all local favorites

Fong's Pizza

Midwest famous and to die for. Great individual slices for late night sobering up or whole pizzas for unique daytime dining.

Up-Down DSM

Anna and Nene's go-to for a girls night out. This was one of the locations for Anna's first Bachelorette Party.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Cozy warm in the colder Midwest months and provides a serene space to walk and enjoy the greenery.

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

At the heart of the East Village and just a few blocks from all the best downtown DSM has to offer, Zombie Burger is an absolute must visit to try unholy creations such as the Crunchberry Shake or the They're Coming to Get You Barbara burger that features grilled cheeses for buns.

St. Kilda

Insta-worthy brunch with bomb poached eggs--check out their avocado toasts!

Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater

Need something to do the day before? Stop by Anna's old job, play with static electricity, see an IMAX movie, and learn cool stuff.

A-Dong

A favorite of the couple, their friends, and any self-respecting Des Moines foodie. This place is awesome for its familiar/comfortable atmosphere, pho, and bubble tea.

Des Moines Art Center

One of Anna's favorite spots and in a lovely neighborhood, check out the art and the houses with a gorgeous fall drive.

Smokey Row Coffee Co.

Just off of Ingersoll, the area is a great in-between for the South Side/Downtown/the West Side. Plenty of cute stores and places to eat, Smokey Row is an excellent stop for a pick-me-up!

La Mie Bakery

Delicious pastries perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Waveland Cafe

This cozy, locally owned and loved restaurant is where Vince and Anna ate breakfast before their small May wedding.

Drake Diner

Classic, homey, and scrumptious--an iconic spot in Des Moines.

Ironside Axe Club

Eggs and Jam

Chicken and waffles and mimosas and hip hop to start your morning off with a bang!

Jordan Creek Town Center

Forget some mascara? Need a new tie? The Jordan Creek area is just one of the many West Des Moines shopping locales.