Things To Do in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Farmers Market
Harvest local produce at the Des Moines Farmers Market located in downtown Des Moines. Stock your refrigerator with farm fresh eggs, goat cheese and seasonal vegetables. Buy an array of fresh flowers and wines for your home. As they say, "Come for the freshness and stay for the fun."
Des Moines Botanical Center
Calling all green thumbs to the Des Moines Botanical Center. Meander through the rows of colorful miniature rose bushes, orchids and delicate bonsai trees. Learn tips about how to make a garden grow, sprout your own fragrant herbs and start your very own terrarium.
Fort Des Moines Museum
Honor the first African American US Army Officer Candidate Class at the Fort Des Moines Museum. Visit the national attraction filled with artifacts, exhibits, photographs and period art defining the history of heroes who brought gender and racial equality to the US Army during the great world wars.
Johnny's Hall of Fame Sports Bar
Spend your time on the nightlife scene out at Des Moines' original Johnny's Hall of Fame Sports Bar. Start your night out with a game of pool, dozens of billiard games and high-def TV's everywhere you look. Grab a slice of pizza and an ice-cold beer because after all, the night is still young when you're in the heart of the capital's entertainment district.