Carol Tetmeyer Dance Studio

Stick to it at Sticks where you'll find unique object art, accessories and furniture handmade from birch, poplar and driftwood, made in the Sticks award-winning studio. This hidden gem of a studio grew from crafting smaller items such as ornaments and candle sticks, to receiving national acclaim for their distinctive lifestyle lines.

Love soars over Des Moines at Z Balloon Adventures. Float aloft on a magical hot-air balloon ride, enjoying a flight that offers breathtaking views close enough to see the city, yet far away and above the countryside. Enjoy spending time with your sweetheart while love takes on a flying leap!

It's your lucky night out at Shorty's Irish Pub! Formerly an underground speakeasy-style bar, the new owners put an Irish twist on the dive bar's atmosphere. Crawl into a hidden booth at this cozy nightlife spot and enjoy a bowl of Irish stew and shot of Irish whiskey. Afterwards, make new friends when you test your luck at a game of Irish Rings.