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Daytime

Des Moines Daytime Walk

A quiet morning stroll through historic downtown, stopping for a craft beer and a bite to eat before the crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    West End Salvage

    Browse West End Salvage. This second-hand shop was the star of a TV reality program, featuring unique home makeover finds from the team of owner Don Short.

  2. 09:15

    Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Co

    Head to Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Co. Enjoy a locally brewed beer on the outdoor patio. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxed with live music on some nights.

  3. 09:45

    Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    Walk to Pappajohn Sculpture Park. This urban revitalization centerpiece showcases more than $40 million in public art across Western Gateway Park.

Local tip

West End Salvage is open from 09:00 to 16:00 daily. Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Co opens at 11:00 on weekdays, but for a 09:00 start, consider starting at the sculpture park first or checking if the pub is open early for a late breakfast; otherwise, shift the brewery visit to after 11:00 and start with the park.

Check before you go

  • West End Salvage hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
  • Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Co hours: Sun-Thu 11AM-midnight, Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM (May-Oct 9AM-2AM)

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Des Moines (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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