Des Moines, IA, USA < change city >

Ceremony Location:

Salisbury House and Gardens

4025 Tonawanda Dr
Des Moines, IA, United States

Reception/Hotel/Breakfast Location:

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines on the River

101 East Locust ST
Des Moines, IA, United States

Rehearsal Dinner:

Dos Rios

316 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA, United States

Other Hotel Options:

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA, United States

Other Hotel Options:

Holiday Inn Downtown

1050 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA, United States

Restaurants/Nightlife:

Court Avenue

Court Ave
Des Moines, IA, US

"This area of Des Moines has great restaurants, bars, dance clubs, and coffee shops."

Restaurants/Nightlife:

Django

1000 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, United States

"This moderately-priced restaurant has a wonderful variety of delicious foods and an elegant atmosphere. We went to a completely different restaurant called Cafe Django on our first date in Bloomington!"

Restaurants/Nightlife:

East Village

East Village, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA, US

"Unique shops, restaurants, and bars"

Restaurants/Nightlife:

Hessen Haus

101 4th St
Des Moines, IA, United States

"One of our favorite Des Moines places to enjoy good food, fun people, and German beer!"

Restaurants/Nightlife:

Inplay of Des Moines

615 3rd St
Des Moines, IA, United States

"Fun for all ages--Great classic and modern arcade games, rock climbing wall, pool tables, interactive sports, and an upstairs bar."

Restaurants/Nightlife:

Spaghetti Works

310 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA, United States

"This was one of Anonymous's favorite places for dinner growing up"

Restaurants/Nightlife:

Splash

303 Locust St # 100
Des Moines, IA, United States

"Splash is a nationally ranked seafood restaurant right in the middle of downtown Des Moines. We went here to celebrate our 2nd dating anniversary and loved it!"

Attractions:

Adventureland

3200 9th St
Altoona, IA, United States

"Amusement Park fun for all ages!"

Attractions:

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA, United States

Attractions:

Des Moines Botanical Center

Robert D Ray Dr
Des Moines, IA 50316, US

"Beautiful and exotic plants, trees, and flowers"

Attractions:

Des Moines Farmer's Market

300 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

"This is an outdoor market held in downtown Des Moines every Saturday morning from 7am to noon through the summer and fall. Come for fresh fruits, vegetables, pastries, wine, cheese, hand-crafted jewelry, music, and more."

Attractions:

Free D-Line Shuttle

E Grand Ave & E 2nd St
Des Moines, IA 50309

"This free shuttle runs from the State Capitol to Central Campus along Grand Avenue and Locust Street. Just look for the red D-Line signs along the shuttle route and hop on. It runs every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday."

Attractions:

Free D-Line Shuttle

E Locust St & E 2nd St
Des Moines, IA 50309

"This free shuttle runs from the State Capitol to Central Campus along Grand Avenue and Locust Street. Just look for the red D-Line signs along the shuttle route and hop on. It runs every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday."

Attractions:

Historic Valley Junction

Valley Junction, West Des Moines, IA 50265
West Des Moines, IA, US

"A quaint neighborhood with antiques, local shops, and restaurants. Try The Tavern!"

Attractions:

Jordan Creek Town Center

101 Jordan Creek Pkwy # 12518
West Des Moines, IA, United States

"Indoor/Outdoor Mall with fantastic restaurants around a pond, large retailers, and local shops"

Attractions:

Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino

1 Prairie Meadows Dr
Altoona, IA, United States

"Horse racing and slot machines"

Attractions:

Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater

401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, IA, United States

"Great exhibits, IMAX theater, and interactive science displays"

Attractions:

State of Iowa Capitol Building

Capitol Building
Des Moines, IA, United States

Wineries:

Jasper Winery

2400 George Flagg Pkwy
Des Moines, IA, United States

"Great metro winery with Iowa wines"

Wineries:

La Vida Loca Winery

7852 Jesup St
Indianola, IA, United States

"This winery is a little further away, but it has very unique wines for drinking and cooking, and they use everything but grapes to make them!"

Wineries:

Summerset Winery

15101 FAIRFAX ST
INDIANOLA, IA, United States

"A beautiful winery just outside of Des Moines that has some wonderful wines and a great view"

Wineries:

White Oak Vineyards

15065 NE White Oak Dr.
Cambridge, IA, United States

"This winery has several wine options."