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Evening

Golden Hour at the Argonne

Watch the last warm light fade from the historic Argonne Building before heading to a nearby spot for dinner and a drink.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:39

    Big Grove Brewery

    Stop at Big Grove Brewery for a pint. The large glass windows let you catch the final rays of sun while you settle in.

  2. 17:09

    The Argonne

    Stand outside The Argonne. The building faces WSW, aligning with the sunset. Watch the golden light hit the brick facade as the sun dips below the horizon.

  3. 17:29

    Centro

    Walk east to Centro for dinner. The coal-fired pizzas and martini menu are perfect for the evening.

  4. 18:29

    The Cave DSM

    End the night at The Cave DSM. This natural wine shop and bar stays open late, offering a quiet spot for a glass of wine and snacks after dinner.

Local tip

Big Grove Brewery and Centro are both open late on weekdays. The Cave DSM is open until 21:00 on Mondays, so check the day of your visit if it is a Monday.

Check before you go

  • Big Grove Brewery: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
  • Centro: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 16:30-21:00
  • The Cave DSM: Tu-Th 14:00-21:00; Fr 14:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-18:00

Worth knowing

  • The Cave DSM is open at 18:29 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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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