Timeline
16:24
Grab a natural wine or a snack at The Cave DSM. It is just a three-minute walk from the park and opens at 14:00 on weekdays.
16:44
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Walk east through Western Gateway Park to the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The 62-minute walk from the Art Center is the distance, but from The Cave it is a quick stroll. Find a spot where the setting sun hits the bronze and steel works.
17:39
Head to Exile Brewing Company for a German-style sea ale or a lager. The brewpub is a four-minute walk from the sculpture park and stays open until 22:00, giving you time to settle in after the light fades.
Local tip
The park is free and open during the Art Center hours. The Cave DSM is open until 21:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time before or after your visit.
Check before you go
- The Cave DSM opens at 14:00 on weekdays.
- Exile Brewing Company is open Tu-Su 10:00-22:00.
- Sunset is at 17:09 on 15 January.
Worth knowing
- The Cave DSM is open at 16:24 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Exile Brewing Company is open at 17:39 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).