Des Moines Guidebook
Sightseeing
One block from the home, and free admittance! A modern art museum.
87 moradores locais recomendam
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveOne block from the home, and free admittance! A modern art museum.
Art Terrarium
520 11th StLocal plant shop. Very knowledgeable.
Food scene
Local coffee joint. Largest coffee size is "Epic", plus ethically sourced beans for the French press at the house.
Friedrichs Coffee
4126 University AveLocal coffee joint. Largest coffee size is "Epic", plus ethically sourced beans for the French press at the house.
The best Thai food in the city is right down the road-- literally! Exceptional service, quick take out, and a clean dining room.
Thai Flavors Ingersoll
2301 Ingersoll AvenueThe best Thai food in the city is right down the road-- literally! Exceptional service, quick take out, and a clean dining room.
YOU CAN'T NOT GO HERE. YES, WE ARE YELLING FOR EMPHASIS. It's the greatest bakery this side of the Atlantic-- and CHEAP! Croissants, danishes, quiche, omelettes, and the best tuna salad sandwich you'll ever have, plus coffee and outdoor seating available. You'll want to go daily!
46 moradores locais recomendam
La Mie Bakery
841 42nd StYOU CAN'T NOT GO HERE. YES, WE ARE YELLING FOR EMPHASIS. It's the greatest bakery this side of the Atlantic-- and CHEAP! Croissants, danishes, quiche, omelettes, and the best tuna salad sandwich you'll ever have, plus coffee and outdoor seating available. You'll want to go daily!
Get your charcuterie board ingredients here. Knowledgeable about everything cheese. You'll walk away inspired. Best cheese in DSM.
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The Cheese Shop
833 42nd StGet your charcuterie board ingredients here. Knowledgeable about everything cheese. You'll walk away inspired. Best cheese in DSM.
Chocolaterie Stam
2814 Ingersoll AveCoffee and chocolate and gifts. Impeccable service.