Enjoy a movie and cafe item in a unique cinema atmosphere. Offers an experience that you can't find at any mainstream theater.
Hear the hooves pounding and feel your heart race while watching thoroughbred and quarter horses cross the finish line. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor atmosphere while enjoying some delicious food.
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.
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.
Who cares if it's -10 degrees outside. Downtown Des Moines buildings are connected by a series of tubes that allow you to walk from parking garage to work without ever having to face the elements.
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.
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."
There is always something to do here at the Art Center. You can view the art, take art classes, have lunch, or plan a wedding in the main lobby or out in Greenwood Park.
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.
Run, skate, yoga, they are countless things to do. Rent a paddle boat and take part in the moon float during the full moon, and take sailing lessons on a 16ft boat
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.
During the Drake Relays watch pole vaulting inside the Jordan Creek Mall.
