Guidebook for Carlisle or Des Moines
Food Scene
Flying Mango
4345 Hickman RdThe food is absolutely amazing (reservation recommended)
Tasty Tacos Inc
5847 Southeast 14th StreetThe pork soft taco is great!
Always a creative special. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. This street is a great place to walk and explore shops as well
Cooper's on 5th
227 5th StAlways a creative special. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. This street is a great place to walk and explore shops as well
OPA! Italian & Greek
Ceviche Bar
223 E Walnut StMiyabi 9
512 E Grand AveMy favorite sushi place in Des Moines
Tursi's Latin King Italian Dining
2200 Hubbell AveEssentials
The local grocery store, closed on Sundays. My son has worked here for several years :)
Fareway Grocery
1115 Bluestem DrThe local grocery store, closed on Sundays. My son has worked here for several years :)
Yes, it's a gas station, but Casey's is also well known for their pizza (it's crazy, I know!). They have pre-cut slices but you can also order one to your liking. Taco Pizza and Breakfast pizza are known around Iowa, we like extra extra cheese.
Casey's
1020 Gateway DrYes, it's a gas station, but Casey's is also well known for their pizza (it's crazy, I know!). They have pre-cut slices but you can also order one to your liking. Taco Pizza and Breakfast pizza are known around Iowa, we like extra extra cheese.
Sightseeing
The Iowa state fair is ranked as one of the best in America!
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Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand AveThe Iowa state fair is ranked as one of the best in America!
Kapitol von Iowa
1007 E Grand AveFree historic museum to explore the history of Iowa. Lots to see and gets you out of the heat or cold :)
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State Historical Museum
600 E Locust StFree historic museum to explore the history of Iowa. Lots to see and gets you out of the heat or cold :)
Cute street with some great shops. There is an Iowa shop here too - Heart of Iowa with some great gift ideas
Valley Junction
Cute street with some great shops. There is an Iowa shop here too - Heart of Iowa with some great gift ideas
Heart of Iowa Market Place
Great Iowa-themed store for gifts and fun
Raygun is an Iowa store that has branched out to a few other mid-west states. They have great shirts and other paraphernalia
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RAYGUN
505 E Grand AveRaygun is an Iowa store that has branched out to a few other mid-west states. They have great shirts and other paraphernalia
A nice place to stroll with several great restaurants around
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AveA nice place to stroll with several great restaurants around
Farmers Market
231-299 Water StA huge farmers market for summer stops
Adventureland Inn
A large amusement park with a water park
Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Rd