I love this city and you will too! Here is a list of some of the cool, fun things to do in and around Des Moines. Use this list to explore the area and try something new. This list is by no means comprehensive, so if you have any suggestions or something to add to the list, use the form at the bottom to send me a note.
Minature Golf – http://toadvalley.com/
Botanical Garden – http://www.botanicalcenter.com/SubPage.asp?MainLinkID=4
Art Center – http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/index.html
Garden Tour/Picnic – http://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/test-garden-secrets/visiting-the-test-garden/ (May – Oct)
Civic Center – http://www.civiccenter.org/
Golf – http://jesterparkgolf.com/ & http://www.ankenyiowa.gov/Index.aspx?page=236 & http://www.beavercreek-golf.com/site/pricing
Iowa Indoor Football – http://www.theiowabarnstormers.com/
Iowa Crush Women’s Football – http://www.iwflsports.com/schedules.php (April – June)
Live Music – http://www.7flagseventcenter.com/events.html & http://peoplesdm.com/schedule & (Nightfall on the River on Thursdays) http://www.midwestix.com
Bike Paths – http://www.iowadot.gov/iowabikes/bikemap.aspx
Sunday Live Music – http://www.summersetwine.com/winery/live_music.html & http://www.prairiemoonwinery.com/img/music.pdf
Thursday Live Music @ Jasper Winery (Summer) – http://www.jasperwinery.com/events.php
Prairie Meadows Horse Racing – http://www.prairiemeadows.com/downloads/racecal2010.pdf (Friday & Saturday @ 6:30pm)
Tubing/Camping (Boone – 45min) – http://www.sevenoaksrec.com/default.html
Tubing/Camping (Eldora – 1h 15min) – http://rock-n-row-adventures.com/Rock-n-Row_Site/Rock-n-Row_Adventures_Eldora,_Iowa_River_Tubing.html
Take Kids to Waterpark – http://www.ankenyiowa.gov/Index.aspx?page=654
Racetrack in Boone – http://www.d1083463.dotsterhost.com/schedule/
Racetrack in Knoxville – http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/
Funny Bone Comedy Club – http://www.symfonee.com/funnybone/desmoines/home/Index.aspx
Adventure Land (Roller Coasters) – http://www.adventureland-usa.com/
Iowa Sports Foundation Events – http://www.iowasportsfoundation.org/
Zoo Brew – http://www.blankparkzoo.com/index.cfm?nodeID=18244&audienceID=1 (Wednesdays in June & July)
Big Creek State Park: http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/big_creek.html
Raccoon River Park: http://www.wdm-ia.com/Index.aspx?page=215
Ledges: http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/ledges.html
Walnut Woods: http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/walnut_woods.html
Walnut Woods: http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/walnut_woods.html
Jester Park Camping: http://www.mycountyparks.com/Facility/Default.aspx (Site 406 or 407)
Sledding – Summerbrook Park & North Creek Park
Hockey – http://www.bucshockey.com/ (Oct – March)
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