The Iowa Taproom

Polished bistro & bar serving American & Italian classics, from steak to spaghetti & meatballs.

Free-admission art museum/school focused on modern & contemporary works, with a restaurant & shop.

Showcasing work by international artists, this gallery provides services to homes, offices, and restaurants.

La Mie is a charming bakery where cozy vibes meet exceptional French pastries, hearty breakfast, and artisan sandwiches that keep locals coming back.

Casual rooms & suites in a relaxed downtown hotel offering a restaurant & a gym. In an enduring redbrick building in downtown Des Moines, this laid-back hotel is a mile from I-235, 2 miles from Gray's Lake Park and 3 miles from the Des Moines Art Center. The casual rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add access to an executive lounge with complimentary breakfast and snacks. Suites feature living areas with sofabeds and minifridges. Room service is available. Amenities include a restaurant, a gym and a business center. Breakfast is available.

"HoQtail upscale cocktail bar. Serves craft cocktails, premium wine and champagne. Every cocktail serves with small bites. It is located inside HoQ restaurant in historic east village."

Outdoor amphitheater hosting free and paid concerts in a setting that's good for kids.

Nestled in Des Moines' tallest building, 801 Chophouse serves up prime steaks and seafood in a chic, clubby atmosphere that's perfect for power dining.

High-ceilinged ex-Masonic temple turned contemporary Italian wining-&-dining destination.

Natural wines are the focus at this shop and bar also serving snacks and offering live jazz.