Things to do in Des Moines (US)

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E 25th Pub & Grub (Restaurant)
509 E 25th St
4.5

E 25th Pub & Grub is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Cozy local bar and eatery. Great selection of bottled and canned beer, mixed drinks and a menu worth checking out. Great place to meet new friends.

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MLK Park (Park)
1650 Garfield Ave
4.3

MLK Park is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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Ricochet (Bar)
400 Locust St suite 105
4.7

Ricochet is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Established in 2022, Ricochet is a lively bar and game lounge in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Spanning an expansive 11,000 square feet, the venue offers an upscale atmosphere with 34-seat bar and lounge areas. Patrons can indulge in a variety of games, including ping pong, pool, foosball, skeeball, darts, shuffleboard, bubble hockey, and bumper pool. Ricochet is an ideal destination for holiday parties, corporate events, or simply unwinding with friends.

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Mars Cafe (Coffee)
2318 University Ave
4.4

Mars Cafe is most popular around 9 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Best coffee in the galaxy

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Nightingale Cocktail (Bar)
435 E Grand Ave
4.2

Nightingale Cocktail is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 2.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Nightingale Cocktail brings cocktail culture to Des Moines with a level of sophistication and accessibility unlike anywhere else. Located directly on Grand Avenue in the heart of the Historic East Village neighborhood, our focus is fresh, handcrafted cocktails served in a comfortable but unique upscale atmosphere. It's the perfect destination for date night, night out on the town, an after work cocktail, or anything in between…

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Central Library (Library)
1000 Grand Ave
4.3

Central Library is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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