Walk to the top of the monument or take the elevator ($1) for a great view of the city
Great place in Fountain Square. Awesome mead wine. My favorite is the peach... Read more.
Make sure you get some of the AMAZING German beer & enjoy great food, company & an awesome view of the city!
The grounds are beautiful, great place for a picnic! LOTS of photographers and families/students/couples taking advantage of the photo ops, too.
Great place to get a local brew and enjoy someone's company. Highly recommend
It's hard to beat an amazing burger paired with fresh iced tea in a mason jar!
Food Network's pick for "The Great Food Truck Race", Big Truck Tacos creates innovative street food w/ a twist. Any meal, any combo of fresh ingredients, BTT saves the world one taco at a time! Read more.
Tucker's Onion Burgers is modern but retro. This trendy and hip place doesn't scrimp on portion size or quality. Pops Route 66 Round Barn Root Beer with your burger, it's the perfect pairing! Read more.
Great art galleries and eateries with live music. Spanish-influenced architecture with clay tile roofs and stucco buildings. Stroll through on the First Friday Art Walk each month - it's free. Read more.
For a century, the historic Skirvin Hotel has been synonymous with elegance while hosting oil barons, dignitaries & Presidents. Stay on the haunted 10th floor where a ghost scared the New York Knicks. Read more.
81 beers on tap. If you're from out of town - try something local. Ask for a St. Arnolds - I personally prefer their Lawnmower variety.
On Man v Food, Adam Richman stops in to try the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich.
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.
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.
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.
In addition to coffee, Java Joes also has a breakfast, lunch, dinner, ice cream, smoothies, beer, wine, tea, hot chocolate, and more. They offer vegetarian options and host local entertainment.
With 105 beers on tap and 155 in cans and bottles, el Bait Shop is the undisputed king of beer bars. See their top 10 selling beers: http://dmreg.com/yGt6jC Read more.
Zombies feast on more than just brains. Limp on over to this unconventional eatery, where you can sample a long list of gourmet burgers and visit the drink lab. Just watch your head.
In 2009, Woody's was voted "Best of the Best Barbeque Restaurants in America." It is also home to the best (free) cornbread in Iowa. Just add a little honey and it tastes even better!
