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Fun and interesting things to do and places to eat in Des Moines, for the out of towner!

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Luca restaurant downtown.

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Americana Restaurant & Lounge

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Trader Joe's in West Des Moines.

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Laura Webber Do you happen to know where?

Snookies - super cute (and delish!) ice/cream malt shop.

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B&B Deli - Ben's #1 place to get a good ass sandwich in the city.

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Exploring the Botanical Center is fun for kids and adults alike.

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The Royal Mile downtown has some great food and a great beer selection.

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One of the best Thai restaurants in town - Cool Basil

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Always delicious Palmer's Deli.

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Fun and timely news about all things Des Moines.

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The National Balloon Classic in Indianola is one of my very favorite events of the year.

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Catching a Bucs hockey game is always a good time!

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Outdoor ice skating rink downtown.

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John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park downtown.

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Great food and shopping at the Historic East Village downtown.

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Des Moines Art Center

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Science Center of Iowa

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Jethro's BBQ - home of the Adam Emmenecker Challenge as seen on Man vs Food.

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Adventureland Amusement Park

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Fong's Pizza downtown. Truly outlandish menu!

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Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair.

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Hessen Haus restaurant & bar downtown. Great for a boot of beer!

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Des Moines Parks & Rec

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Django restaurant Downtown

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Raygun T-shirt Shop in the East Village

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Abby Kratoska HA! I love this shirt! My friend picked it up for me since I started a food blog this year...she also pointed me to your blog since we are in DM too! Thanks for introducing me to pinterest... P.S. My blog is www.justaddasliceoflov... if you get a chance, you should check it out! I've done variations of a couple of your recipes on there!

Great beer and food at Granite City.

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My favorite restaurant in the WORLD - Miyabi 9 in the East Village downtown.

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Great recreational trail and amazing views from the High Trestle Trail Bridge.

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Kristin It's sooo cool! Enjoy your trip! :)

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Abby Kratoska I rode this last weekend, it's amazing!

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Frances Marie this new trail is beautiful, Iowa does have some great trails around

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Melissa Akers Pohl I love this trail. So beautiful :)

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Sandra Stahl I am from Boone, but now in Colorado...I can't wait to see this trail. They were still working on it the last time I was there.

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Faaabulous beer and food at El Bait Shop downtown.

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Upscale "bar" food and great beer.

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Grab a beer and a meal at Mullets, then walk across the bridge to take in an ICubs baseball game.

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Tons of shopping, restaurants and a movie theater at Jordan Creek Town Center.

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Flying Mango is my second favorite restaurant in town, behind Miyabi 9.

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Wonderful pizza, pasta and, well - everything - at Centro downtown.

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Hanna Peterson My favorite restaurant in Des Moines. I live in Minneapolis now, and there is nothing better than Centro! I miss it.

Living History Farms

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Award winning Smokey D's BBQ is a must try.

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Abby Kratoska If you've never had their mac and cheese, you've never lived!

The Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market is a can't-miss occasion every Saturday in the summer and fall!

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Frances Marie great Farmers Market downtown Des Moines has

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