Guidebook for Des Moines
Food Scene
They are a scratch confectioner, using cane sugar, real cream, real butter, natural and organic flavors and imported Belgium chocolate.
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Saints Pub + Patio Beaverdale
4041 Urbandale AveThey are a scratch confectioner, using cane sugar, real cream, real butter, natural and organic flavors and imported Belgium chocolate.
Parks & Nature
Great opportunities for walking, running, biking and other activities. It's a 1.9 mile trail around the lake with views of the downtown skyline.
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Grays Lake
Grays LakeGreat opportunities for walking, running, biking and other activities. It's a 1.9 mile trail around the lake with views of the downtown skyline.
The 4.4 acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian-friendly entryway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.
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Pappajohn park skulptura
1330 Grand AveThe 4.4 acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian-friendly entryway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.
Shopping
Merle Hay Mall
3800 Merle Hay Rdcontains FlixBrewhouse for a unique movie going experience.
VonMaur is a regional department store and happens to be my favorite. This mall has other big name stores as well.
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Valley West Mall station
VonMaur is a regional department store and happens to be my favorite. This mall has other big name stores as well.
Biggest shopping area in Des Moines with tons of restaurants chains in the area.
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Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek PkwyBiggest shopping area in Des Moines with tons of restaurants chains in the area.
Essentials
Price Chopper
3425 Ingersoll Ave