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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Panera Bread (Cafe)
4519 Fleur Dr
4.0

Panera Bread is most popular around 12 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

From focusing on quality ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. You don’t have to compromise to eat well.

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Starbucks (Coffee)
4503 Fleur Dr
4.1

Starbucks is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 10 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Wellman's Pub (Beer)
2920 Ingersoll Ave
4.2

Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Thai Flavors (Thai restaurant)
1254 E 14th St
4.6

Thai Flavors is most popular around 12 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

We welcome you and invite you to come to our place and taste our authentic Thai cuisine. At Thai Flavors, we strive to provide you with a great dining experience and freshly prepared platters delivered to your table by our friendly staff. Join us to enjoy good food, good folks, and good times. For reservations, take out orders, or catering services call us for more information.

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Cowles Commons (Park)
221 Walnut St
4.5

Cowles Commons is most popular around 9 AM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Originally known as Nollen Plaza, Cowles Commons, was completed in 2015 and represents a significant commitment by Des Moines Performing Arts to give back to the community. The newly designed space retains the popular Crusoe Umbrella by artist Claus Oldenburg and adds lighting sculpture Swirl by artist Jim Campbell. Joining the sculptures is the popular zero-depth Lauridsen Fountain which can be enjoyed throughout the warm months of the year.

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Starbucks (Coffee)
909 Locust St
4.4

Starbucks is most popular around 9 AM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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