Things to do in Des Moines (US)

Crowd levels and popular times for 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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Locust Tap (Bar)
434 E Locust St
4.1

It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Mulberry Street Tavern (Restaurant)
206 6th Ave
4.3

It's most quiet on Fridays.

Mulberry Street Tavern offers a fresh take on nostalgic vibes with a warm and social setting in Downtown Des Moines. Whether you grab a bite at the bar or gather at a table, enjoy our classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, worldly tavern fare and hearty entrees in a vibrant and rich atmosphere.

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Des Moines Public Library - Central Library (Library)
1000 Grand Ave
4.4

Des Moines Public Library - Central Library is most popular around 1 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Northern Vessel (Coffee)
1201 Keosauqua Way
4.9

Northern Vessel is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 10-45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Northern Vessel is a coffee company based in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The mission is to create an exceptional coffee experience through hospitality.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

La Cuscatleca South (Restaurant)
2580 Fleur Dr Suite 101
4.8

La Cuscatleca South is most popular around 12 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Salvadorean cuisine in the south side of Des Moines. We are famous for pupusas, but we have many more dishes you can indulge on!

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

MLK Park (Park)
1650 Garfield Ave
4.3

MLK Park is most popular around 7 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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