Fun things to do Des Moines (US)

Pappajohn Sculpture Park is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Gray's Lake Park is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Gray's Lake Park is the centerpiece of the Des Moines Park system, with 1 million visitors a year.

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Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company is most popular around 8 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

CABCo. is an award-winning restaurant and brew pub. We’re a Des Moines original in the heart of the Court Avenue Entertainment District!

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Cowles Commons is most popular around 1 PM on Mondays. 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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MacRae Park is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Pete Crivaro Park is most popular around 3 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

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