Fun things to do in Des Moines (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Des Moines : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Big Tomato Pizza (Pizza restaurant)
2613 Ingersoll Ave
4.0

Big Tomato Pizza is most popular around 11 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 20 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Award winning pizza made with top-shelf meats, cheeses, and produce. Delivery until 3am.

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Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine (Indian restaurant)
1409 23rd St
4.6

Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1 hr here.

Halal India-Pakistan Punjabi style home cooking

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Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant (Mexican restaurant)
205 E 14th St
4.0

Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 10 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Cowles Commons (Park)
221 Walnut St
4.5

Cowles Commons is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Originally known as Nollen Plaza, Cowles Commons, was completed in 2015 and represents a significant commitment by Des Moines Performing Arts to give back to the community. The newly designed space retains the popular Crusoe Umbrella by artist Claus Oldenburg and adds lighting sculpture Swirl by artist Jim Campbell. Joining the sculptures is the popular zero-depth Lauridsen Fountain which can be enjoyed throughout the warm months of the year.

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Dunkin' (Coffee)
3611 SE 14th St
3.6

Dunkin' is most popular around 9 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 10 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. The world’s leading baked goods and coffee chain, Dunkin’ serves more than 3 million customers each day. With 50+ varieties of donuts and dozens of premium beverages, there is always something to satisfy your craving. Dunkin’ is proud to serve Des Moines, IA for all breakfast and snacking needs. Stop by today to try a classic favorite or a new featured product!

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Tacos Mariana's (Mexican restaurant)
1305 University Ave
4.2

Tacos Mariana's is most popular around 1 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay 10-45 min here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

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