Timeline
13:00
Walk through Plymouth Place, the historic building that anchors this downtown district. It is quiet in the early afternoon, giving you a moment to appreciate the architecture before the crowds arrive later.
13:05
Walk three minutes to The Cave DSM for a natural wine and a snack. The atmosphere is relaxed and perfect for an afternoon break. Note that on Sundays, they close at 18:00, but on weekdays they stay open until 21:00.
13:20
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Walk to the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. This 4.4-acre park within Western Gateway Park showcases over $40 million in public art. Spend the next forty minutes wandering the grounds and viewing the sculptures in the open air.
14:10
End your walk four minutes away at Exile Brewing Company. This historic warehouse brewpub offers a casual bar atmosphere with an outdoor patio. It is a great spot to settle in with a local ale after your walk.
Local tip
The sculpture park is busy at all times, but the early afternoon is a good balance of light and activity. Exile Brewing Company is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Check before you go
- The Cave DSM is open Tu-Th 14:00-21:00, Fr 14:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-18:00.
- Exile Brewing Company is open Tu-Su 10:00-22:00; closed Monday.
Worth knowing
- The Cave DSM is open at 13:05 only on Sa, Su
- Exile Brewing Company is open at 14:10 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Des Moines (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).