Timeline
17:18
Walk to Bates Park to find a quiet bench or open space facing west. The historic district is best enjoyed in the stillness before the crowds arrive.
17:48
Head to Gong Fu Tea for a hot tea. The shop is open until 17:00 on weekdays, giving you time to warm up before the evening chill sets in.
18:23
Return to Bates Park. The sun is low in the west, casting long shadows across the historic grounds. Find a spot where you can watch the light fade.
19:03
End the evening at Zombie Burger. It is open late, so you can grab a bite and a shake to keep the night going after the sun has set.
Local tip
Bates Park is a National Register historic district. The walk from Gong Fu Tea is short, but check the route for the most direct path.
Check before you go
- Gong Fu Tea closes at 17:00 on weekdays. Arrive before then.
- Zombie Burger is open until midnight on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Gong Fu Tea is open at 17:48 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Des Moines (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).