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Outdoor/Outing Fun
Gray's Lake Park is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

1. Gray's Lake Park

9.1
2101 Fleur Dr (Kruidenier Trail), Des Moines, IA
Park · Greater South Side · 48 tips and reviews
Pappajohn Sculpture Park is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

2. Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.1
1330 Grand Avenue (13th Street & Grand Avenue), Des Moines, IA
Sculpture Garden · Downtown Des Moines · 33 tips and reviews
Brenton Skating Plaza is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

3. Brenton Skating Plaza

8.4
520 Robert D Ray Dr (at E Grand Ave), Des Moines, IA
Skating Rink · East Village · 9 tips and reviews
Simon Estes Amphitheater is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

4. Simon Estes Amphitheater

8.9
75 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Music Venue · East Village · 6 tips and reviews
Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

5. Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market

9.0
400 E Court Ave (btw 5th & 1st St), Des Moines, IA
Farmers Market · Downtown Des Moines · 76 tips and reviews

Hilary H.Hilary Henak: 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.

Historic Valley Junction Foundation is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

6. Historic Valley Junction Foundation

8.4
5th St., West Des Moines, IA
Historic and Protected Site · 10 tips and reviews

Mary Kate W.Mary Kate Wachtel: 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.

Snookies Malt Shop is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

7. Snookies Malt Shop

8.7
1810 Beaver Ave (at Franklin Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Ice Cream Parlor · Beaverdale · 24 tips and reviews

Hilary H.Hilary Henak: They have ice cream cones just for dogs. Need I say more? OK, this is the place to be seen on a warm summer night in the Beaverdale neighborhood. And the ice cream ain't bad either.

Living History Farms is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

8. Living History Farms

8.6
11121 Hickman Rd (Hickman Ave), Urbandale, IA
History Museum · 9 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Snider: The LHF Off Road Race in November lets you "wade through creeks, dodge farm animals and claw your way to the top of gullies with 7500 (limit) other runners of questionable senses."

Blank Park Zoo is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

9. Blank Park Zoo

8.6
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
Zoo · 41 tips and reviews
Jester Park is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

10. Jester Park

8.5
11407 NW Jester Park Dr, Granger, IA
Park · 5 tips and reviews
Water Works Park is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

11. Water Works Park

8.2
410 Fleur Dr. (at George Flagg Pkwy.), Des Moines, IA
Park · 9 tips and reviews

American Heart A.American Heart Association: This is one of the largest parks in America, second only to Central park in New York City - get out there and enjoy it!

Ledges State Park is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

12. Ledges State Park

8.7
1515 P Ave, Madrid, IA
State or Provincial Park · 11 tips and reviews

American Heart A.American Heart Association: This fun hike is rewarding - great views and it's good for your heart!

Raccoon River Park is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

13. Raccoon River Park

9.0
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Park · 12 tips and reviews
Center Street Bridge is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

14. Center Street Bridge

Bridge · East Village · 4 tips and reviews
Flour is one of Outdoor/Outing Fun.

15. Flour

1220 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Pizzeria · Downtown Des Moines · 9 tips and reviews

Sabbath J.Sabbath Jackson: Vinaigrette salad is WONDERFUL. You only need one slice. Trust me ;) And I have never had one I didn't like. The one slice/salad combos is the way to go.