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West Des Moines
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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West Des Moines is a city in Iowa, United States. A majority of the city is located in Polk County, a minority of the city is located in Dallas County, and small portions extend into Warren and Madison Counties. As of the 2020...
Read moreWest Des Moines is a city in Iowa, United States. A majority of the city is located in Polk County, a minority of the city is located in Dallas County, and small portions extend into Warren and Madison Counties. As of the 2020 census, the city...
attractions: Blank Park Zoo, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Raccoon River Park, Gray's Lake Park, Blue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines, Living History Farms, Val Air Ballroom, Walnut Woods State Park, Lutheran Church of Hope, Robert D. Ray Asian Garden, restaurants: Smash Park Des Moines, Jethro's BBQ 'n Bacon Bacon, Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio, Waterfront Seafood Market, Eggs and Jam, Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet, The Chicken, Persis Biryani Indian Grill, Brazil Terra Grill Steakhouse, Wellman's Pub & Rooftop, local businesses:
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Things to Do in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States - West Des Moines Attractions & Activities
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2026 Jan/Feb dsm magazine Unveiling
Tue, Jan 13 • 5:00 PM
12107 Stratford Drive, Clive, IA 50325
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Grazing with the Girls: A Charcuterie Workshop by Vibrant Life Society
Thu, Jan 15 • 6:00 PM
3816 100th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Shelf Love Silent Book Club at Mars Cafe
Wed, Jan 14 • 7:00 PM
2318 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Attractions of West Des Moines
Blank Park Zoo
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Raccoon River Park
Gray's Lake Park
Blue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines
Living History Farms
Val Air Ballroom
Walnut Woods State Park
Lutheran Church of Hope
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
Blank Park Zoo
4.5
(2.9K)
Closed
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
4.6
(2.3K)
Closed
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Raccoon River Park
4.7
(1.2K)
Closed
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Gray's Lake Park
4.7
(1.1K)
Closed
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Restaurants of West Des Moines
Smash Park Des Moines
Jethro's BBQ 'n Bacon Bacon
Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio
Waterfront Seafood Market
Eggs and Jam
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
The Chicken
Persis Biryani Indian Grill
Brazil Terra Grill Steakhouse
Wellman's Pub & Rooftop
Smash Park Des Moines
4.6
(1.4K)
$
Closed
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Jethro's BBQ 'n Bacon Bacon
4.3
(1.3K)
$
Closed
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Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio
4.4
(1.0K)
$$
Closed
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Waterfront Seafood Market
4.6
(892)
$$
Open until 12:00 AM
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