Things to do in Des Moines (US)
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Hessen Haus (Restaurant)
101 SW 4th StHessen Haus is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Grab your lederhosen! Enjoy a menu full of traditional German food, including favorites like Wienerschnitzel, Spaetzle, Schweinshaxe, Currywurst and Sauerbraten. We have the largest German bier selection in the country with 50 on draft and over 100 in bottles. Share a boot with your friends. Prost!
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (Botanical garden)
909 Robert D. Ray DrGreater Des Moines Botanical Garden is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant 12-acre public garden and event venue in the heart of downtown Des Moines. With stunning indoor and outdoor gardens, engaging programing, and unique special events, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers memorable experiences all year long.
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El Bait Shop (Restaurant)
200 SW 2nd StEl Bait Shop is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 2 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Beer is kinda our thing. With over 260 American Craft Brews on tap and more than 75 more in bottles, you are sure to find something to enjoy. We have the largest craft beer selection west of the Mississippi. Our menu of tasty Mexican favorites, wings, tots, burgers, and sandwiches is sure to please. We are Des Moines’ bicycle headquarters.
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Mullets Restaurant (Breakfast restaurant)
1253 1300 SE 1st StMullets Restaurant is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
The Best Breakfast Restaurant in Des Moines Iowa. Mullets is a famous breakfast place with a 2 Level outdoor Patio and amazing Views of Downtown, right off the Meredith Trail at the confluence of the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bar, and Lounge. You will love this local treasure.
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IHOP (Breakfast restaurant)
4807 SE 14th StIHOP is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Dine at IHOP® on Se 14th St in Des Moines, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery and takeout available. View hours, specials or order online.
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Smokey Row Coffee (Coffee)
1910 Cottage Grove AveSmokey Row Coffee is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 10 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
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