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.
Adjust the filters to find for example your desired busy,
quiet,
expensive, or
highly rated things to do.
Hessen Haus (Restaurant)
101 SW 4th StHessen Haus is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-1.5 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!
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
El Bait Shop (Restaurant)
200 SW 2nd StEl Bait Shop is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. 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.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Smokey Row Coffee (Coffee)
1910 Cottage Grove AveSmokey Row Coffee is most popular around 11 AM on Sundays. 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.
Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery (Restaurant)
2301 SW 9th StAngry Goldfish Pub & Eatery is most popular around 6 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
America style food in a relaxed atmosphere
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Centro (Italian restaurant)
1003 Locust StCentro is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Conveniently located in downtown Des Moines lives one of the city’s most renowned restaurants, Centro. Centro specializes in delicious Italian-inspired food featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by the Centro culinary team. Whether you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink and pizza at the bar, Centro's lively, casual yet upscale atmosphere makes it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop (Mexican restaurant)
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Suite 120Fuzzy's Taco Shop is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 25 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Your local spot where real life takes a time out. We dish out seriously good tacos, margaritas, and Mexican faves with a splash of Baja at a chill price. Items include our famous Chips & Queso, made in house Guacamole and Arbol Chile Salsa, Breakfast Tacos & Burritos- served all day, Baja Tacos made with our signature garlic sauce, Quesadillas, Fajitas, Nachos, Burritos, Bowls and Salads.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Special pages for Des Moines United States
View on map
Map view and advanced filters
Heatmap for fun things to do in des moines (us)
Nearby cities and areas
Also checkout things to do in other cities and areas nearby Des moines
Missing venues? This is a free, but limited tool. Use the BestTime software get more world wide foot traffic data in Des Moines, United States. Filter points of interest (venues) on foot traffic levels, day, time, dwell time, location, ratings, etc. BestTime provides retail foot traffic and foot traffic analytics.