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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Iowa State Capitol (Historical)
1007 E Grand Ave
4.8

Iowa State Capitol is most popular around 12 PM on Wednesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 4 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

Visitors to the Capitol will go through a short health screening at the security checkpoint. It is recommended for visitors to wear a mask. The gift shop is not open. Daily tours are suspended for the time being. All tours must be scheduled in advance.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Francies (Bar)
2100 Wakonda View Dr
4.7

Francies is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Los Laureles Mexican Restaurant (Mexican restaurant)
1518 E Grand Ave
4.0

Los Laureles Mexican Restaurant is most popular around 11 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Pancheros Mexican Grill - Des Moines Ingersoll (Restaurant)
2708 Ingersoll Ave
3.9

Pancheros Mexican Grill - Des Moines Ingersoll is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

When the craving calls, swing on by our Des Moines – Ingersoll restaurant just outside of downtown, filled with upbeat tunes, mouth-watering smells, and flavors that always satisfy. Serving up all your favorites, made fresh daily, including our Burritos Better Built, bowls, tacos, salads, and quesadillas, it’s the place to stamp your fresh-pressed tortilla passport on your way to enjoying the freshest Mex in town.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Tsing Tsao South (Chinese restaurant)
4230 Fleur Dr
4.5

Tsing Tsao South is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Tacos La Familia (Mexican restaurant)
1610 6th Ave
4.5

Tacos La Familia is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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