Windy Pines Guidebook
Food scene
Rolling Smoke Barbeque
1225 Copper Creek DriveDelicious BBQ!
La Feria Mexican Restaurant
4450 East University AvenueDelicious Mexican food!
Over the Top
955 NE 56th StDelicious homemade ice cream!
Variety of food and beverages. Nice place connected to a modern bowling alley!
Social - Eats & Crafts
655 Northeast 56th StreetVariety of food and beverages. Nice place connected to a modern bowling alley!
Sightseeing
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th StA nice reprieve in the winter for relaxing or working!
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray DrA nice reprieve in the winter for relaxing or working!
Tours available to view this beautiful building or stay outside and see one of the best views of Des Moines!
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Iowa State Capitol
1007 E Grand AveTours available to view this beautiful building or stay outside and see one of the best views of Des Moines!
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AveA fun place to visit in downtown Des Moines.
One of Des Moines biggest attractions open year round to visitors!
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Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand AveOne of Des Moines biggest attractions open year round to visitors!
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel
1 Prairie Meadows DrNature
A great place to walk around and enjoy nature from inside the city.
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Grays Lake
A great place to walk around and enjoy nature from inside the city.
Thomas Mitchell Park
4590 NE 108th StA beautiful park to have a picnic!
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
9981 Pacific StA great place to see bison!
Jester Park Nature Center
12130 NW 128th StA great place to start out while exploring Jester Park!
Shopping
East Village
Great Downtown shopping center!
Valley Junction
A great shopping district with many local Iowa stores!
Outlets of Des Moines
801 Bass Pro Dr NWNew outlet mall!
Entertainment
Adventureland Park
305 Adventureland DrGreat Iowa theme park.
Principal Park
1 Line DrGreat for a ball game! Go Iowa Cubs!
A great way to support local Iowa businesses!
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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court AveA great way to support local Iowa businesses!
Great Escape - The Ultimate Experience
655 NE 56th StBowling Alley, Arcade