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Hessen Haus is one of Iowa badge.

1. Hessen Haus

8.7
101 4th St (at Vine St.), Des Moines, IA
German Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 88 tips and reviews

Zachary B.Zachary Bales-Henry: Probably 1 of the best bars in Des Moines. If you're looking to chill this is the place to be. Good people and great people. I would recommend this bar to any1. By the way, make sure you try the boot.

Principal Park is one of Iowa badge.

2. Principal Park

8.7
1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA
Baseball Stadium · Downtown Des Moines · 45 tips and reviews

Cori C.Cori Clark: Enjoy a bratwurst and a beer during a game at Principal Park while you watch a team of future sluggers. No one said a Minor League game had to be minor in fun.

Des Moines Performing Arts Civic Center is one of Iowa badge.

3. Des Moines Performing Arts Civic Center

9.1
221 Walnut St (at 2nd Ave), Des Moines, IA
Theater · Downtown Des Moines · 37 tips and reviews

John P.John Pemble: I am often here for work and never have a bad experience. Enjoy their staff, the performances, and connecting with other people in the arts here.

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4. RAYGUN

400 E Locust St (at E 4th St), Des Moines, IA
Clothing Store · East Village · 31 tips and reviews

Audrey S.Audrey S: 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.

Iowa State Capitol is one of Iowa badge.

5. Iowa State Capitol

8.9
1007 E Grand Ave (at E 9th), Des Moines, IA
Capitol Building · East Village · 43 tips and reviews

Kerri S.Kerri Sorrell: One of the most beautiful capitols in the nation. Free tours include a 275 ft trip up in the dome and a breathtaking Law Library. Make sure to talk a walk around the gardens and monuments on the hill.

Snookies Malt Shop is one of Iowa badge.

6. Snookies Malt Shop

8.3
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.

Blue Moon Piano Bar is one of Iowa badge.

7. Blue Moon Piano Bar

7.1
5485 Mills Civic Pkwy (West Glen Town Center), West Des Moines, IA
Piano Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Hilary H.Hilary Henak: Famous for bringing piano players from all over the country, this exciting and energetic show will have you laughing and dancing all the way through. Be sure to try the fishbowl and chicken ranch wrap

Living History Farms is one of Iowa badge.

8. Living History Farms

8.7
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."

Jordan Creek Town Center is one of Iowa badge.

9. Jordan Creek Town Center

8.2
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy (at Bridgewood Blvd.), West Des Moines, IA
Shopping Mall · 69 tips and reviews

Hilary H.Hilary Henak: During the Drake Relays watch pole vaulting inside the Jordan Creek Mall.