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German Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 88 tips and reviews
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.
Baseball Stadium · Downtown Des Moines · 45 tips and reviews
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.
Theater · Downtown Des Moines · 37 tips and reviews
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.
Clothing Store · East Village · 31 tips and reviews
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.
Capitol Building · East Village · 43 tips and reviews
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.
1810 Beaver Ave (at Franklin Ave.), Des Moines, IA
Ice Cream Parlor · Beaverdale · 24 tips and reviews
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.
5485 Mills Civic Pkwy (West Glen Town Center), West Des Moines, IA
Piano Bar · 31 tips and reviews
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
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."