Guidebook for Urbandale
Food Scene
Just down the road on 86th! Wonderful curry and other thai dishes. Great sushi. They also offer gluten free options.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool Basil
1250 86th StJust down the road on 86th! Wonderful curry and other thai dishes. Great sushi. They also offer gluten free options.
VIVA Mexican Restaurant
4531 86th StGreat happy hour specials. They have gluten free options.
Asian inspired tacos. They have gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options. We recommend the masa fries with bacon chorizo.
Tacopocalypse
407 E 5th StAsian inspired tacos. They have gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options. We recommend the masa fries with bacon chorizo.
Happy hour weekdays 4pm-6pm: 1/2 price tacos and appetizers.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malo
900 Mulberry StHappy hour weekdays 4pm-6pm: 1/2 price tacos and appetizers.
Saturdays in the summer/early fall 7am-noon.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
300 Court AveSaturdays in the summer/early fall 7am-noon.
Drinks & Nightlife
21+ Barcade. There are pinball machines, retro video games, skee ball, and more! We enjoy the ambiance. This happens to be right next to Tacopocalypse.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Up-Down
500 E Locust St21+ Barcade. There are pinball machines, retro video games, skee ball, and more! We enjoy the ambiance. This happens to be right next to Tacopocalypse.
Della Viti
425 E Grand AveSelf-serve wine bar.
Wonderful local winery, stop by Gray's Lake while you're over there!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg PkwyWonderful local winery, stop by Gray's Lake while you're over there!
Arts & Culture
The first Friday of every month is a Mixology night (21+), see the Science Center, order a drink, and enjoy that month's theme. During the day it's a great family-friendly place.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Jr PkwyThe first Friday of every month is a Mixology night (21+), see the Science Center, order a drink, and enjoy that month's theme. During the day it's a great family-friendly place.
Step into the past at Living History Farms. There's a 1895 town and visit a 1700s, `850s, and 1900s farm.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Living History Farms
11121 Hickman RdStep into the past at Living History Farms. There's a 1895 town and visit a 1700s, `850s, and 1900s farm.
This is a smaller zoo, you can see everything in less than 2 hours.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoo Blank Park
7401 SW 9th StThis is a smaller zoo, you can see everything in less than 2 hours.
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveSightseeing
Iowa State Capitol
1007 E Grand AveTour the Iowa State Capitol.
Parks & Nature
Walk around Gray's Lake. There's a beach and a place to rent boats, canoes, and other equipment.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Gray's Lake
2101 Fleur DrWalk around Gray's Lake. There's a beach and a place to rent boats, canoes, and other equipment.
Coronado Park
Sandler DrivePlayground, grills, basketball court, walking/biking trail. AND it's right next door!
Walker Johnston Park
9000 Douglas AveSkateboard park, 5 unique playgrounds, pond, lots of walking trails
Open until 8pm on Thursdays
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray DrOpen until 8pm on Thursdays
Shopping
Valley West Mall station