Things to do in Des Moines (US)

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Fernando's Mexican Grill (Mexican restaurant)
2650 University Ave
4.5

Visitors usually stay 20 min here.

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Big Grove Brewery & Taproom (Restaurant)
555 17th St
4.4

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Opened July 27, 2022 at 555 17th St. in Des Moines, we're honored to share our warm hospitality and cold beer with you! Big Grove is, first and foremost, a brewery dedicated to crafting authentic food and beer. We hope to create a better world for everyone, and we partner with local social programs and charities in order to put what we make to use for our community as a whole. We’d like to think a trip to Big Grove is a true taste of Iowa Nice, with some of the best craft beer in the Midwest.

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RezBlue VR Arena - Virtual Reality Des Moines (Other)
2323 Grand Ave STE 400
4.9

RezBlue VR Arena - Virtual Reality Des Moines is most popular around 8 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

RezBlue Arena is a virtual reality gaming arena, a social competitive multiplayer VR gaming place where everybody could battle, win prizes, share experiences, make friends, and having fun together in Virtual Reality. Unlike any other VR Arcade that you had seen, this VR Arena in Des Moines Location features competitive FPS multiplayer VR Laser Tag and other popular VR competitive multiplayer games.

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Teriyaki House Japanese Grill (Asian restaurant)
1014 E 14th St
4.5

Teriyaki House Japanese Grill is most popular around 7 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay 15 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Teriyaki House Japanese Grill is a premier Asian fusion restaurant located in Des Moines, IA, serving the surrounding areas. We specialize in fresh, fast, and healthy Japanese cuisine. Our menu includes tasty teriyaki bowls, chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, sushi, appetizers, and much more. We offer lunch and dinner options for dine-in, to-go, and delivery services. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients and providing an exceptional dining experience for our customers.

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Mr Eggroll Chinese Fast Food (Chinese restaurant)
3330 Indianola Ave
4.0

Visitors usually stay 15 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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

E 25th Pub & Grub is most popular around 11 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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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