Timeline
15:24
Start with a pint at Twisted Vine Brewery. The restored building in the East End sets a relaxed tone with ales, lagers, and mixed drinks.
16:24
Walk west toward the Southeast Water Trough. This historic National Humane Alliance fountain is one of the last five remaining in the city. Position yourself to face west as the light shifts.
17:09
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows and golden light across the iron structure and the surrounding parkland.
17:54
End the evening at Terrace Hill. The historic home of Iowa's first millionaire offers a quiet, elegant contrast to the industrial past of the trough.
Local tip
Check the route from the brewery to the trough. The walk is short but heads west, so bring a light layer as the temperature drops after sunset.
Check before you go
- Twisted Vine Brewery is open Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Su 13:00-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Des Moines (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).