Timeline
08:00
Walk the grounds of the George B. Peak House. Arriving at opening helps you enjoy the quiet atmosphere of this 2½-story brick home built in 1888. Look for the hipped roof, pedimented dormers, and the portico with freestanding columns.
08:25
Walk five minutes to Drake Diner for breakfast. Order the Bulldog burger or a classic omelet. The original location is open from 07:00 on weekdays, so you will find it ready and waiting.
09:25
Head southeast to the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. This urban green space showcases more than $40 million in public art. It is a centerpiece of the city's revitalization and offers a pleasant walk among the sculptures.
Local tip
Drake Diner is open Monday through Saturday until 23:00 and Sunday until 22:00. The sculpture park is outdoors, so check the weather before you go.
Check before you go
- Drake Diner hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Des Moines (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).