Peaceful during the week. Becomes busy on weekends when Saylorville Lake is full.
You need to watch the Des Moines River levels because it fills the lower part of Ledges when it floods.
Enjoy a movie and cafe item in a unique cinema atmosphere. Offers an experience that you can't find at any mainstream theater.
Make sure you never forget your stint in Iowa with a 'Des Moines, hell yes!' t-shirt, or another Iowa themed shirt at this quirky East Village shop.
The Farmers' Market is an open-air street market in located in downtown's Historic Court District. The Market spans nine city blocks and boasts food, beverage and much more from over 200 vendors.
Check out the Iowa Craft Beer Tent at the Iowa State Fair where you can try all kinds of beer crafted in Iowa. Read more.
Take a trip back in time and try on some funky vintage outfits at Atomic Garage, then head over to Nan’s Nummies, an old-fashioned soda fountain and candy shop.
