Lori & Scott’s guidebook
Entertainment
Entertainment opportunities and more!
Smash Park is IA's ultimate indoor/outdoor entertainment space. You will find countless games like Pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball etc. You will also find live entertainment, along with food and cocktails. Play.Drink.Eat
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SMASH PARK
6625 Coachlight DrSmash Park is IA's ultimate indoor/outdoor entertainment space. You will find countless games like Pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball etc. You will also find live entertainment, along with food and cocktails. Play.Drink.Eat
This is set to become the largest skatepark in the nation. A world class skatepark! Come and watch the fun or participate!
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The Lauridsen Skatepark
901 2nd AvenueThis is set to become the largest skatepark in the nation. A world class skatepark! Come and watch the fun or participate!
A fun place for families, fitness fans, fishing, tubing and boating enthusiasts. Opportunity for double kayaks, fishing kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and paddleboats to cruise the lake. Rent boats by the half-hour, hour, or full day!
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Raccoon River Park
2500 Grand AveA fun place for families, fitness fans, fishing, tubing and boating enthusiasts. Opportunity for double kayaks, fishing kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and paddleboats to cruise the lake. Rent boats by the half-hour, hour, or full day!
If you like casino's, Prairie Meadows will not disappoint! You can't win if you don't play!
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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel
1 Prairie Meadows DrIf you like casino's, Prairie Meadows will not disappoint! You can't win if you don't play!
Be sure to take in a baseball game at the beautiful Principal Park! Food and Fun for the whole family!
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Parcul Principal
1 Line DrBe sure to take in a baseball game at the beautiful Principal Park! Food and Fun for the whole family!
You are going to like this! A truly amazing Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (Downtown Des Moines) approx 20/25 minutes out. Such wonderful vendors, food and more! Lots of coffee shops in the area also! You must go!
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Piața de fermieri din centrul orașului Des Moines
300 Court AveYou are going to like this! A truly amazing Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (Downtown Des Moines) approx 20/25 minutes out. Such wonderful vendors, food and more! Lots of coffee shops in the area also! You must go!
Put your skates on and go have fun! You can't help from smiling/laughing!
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Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D. Ray DrPut your skates on and go have fun! You can't help from smiling/laughing!
Climb Iowa - Grimes
3605 SE Miehe DrLet's climb together and see what we can achieve!
This is a beautiful lake to hike, walk or run around. A local favorite!
Grays Lake Boat Rental And Concessions
2208 George Flagg PkwyThis is a beautiful lake to hike, walk or run around. A local favorite!
Prepare to laugh, scream with fun and play all day long. Don't forget to take in the wonderful waterpark at Adventureland!
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Adventureland Park
305 Adventureland DrPrepare to laugh, scream with fun and play all day long. Don't forget to take in the wonderful waterpark at Adventureland!
If you love animals and would love to learn more about those animals, it is a quick drive (approx 18 minutes) to make that happen!
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Grădina Zoologică Blank Park
7401 SW 9th StIf you love animals and would love to learn more about those animals, it is a quick drive (approx 18 minutes) to make that happen!
This biking/walking/running trail is only about 2 miles away. Pull out of the Farmhouse and take a right on 30th for 1 mile. Take a left on G-14 for approximately 1/2 mile and there you are! Miles and Miles of paved trails. Enjoy!
Great Western Bike Trail
Great Western Bike TrailThis biking/walking/running trail is only about 2 miles away. Pull out of the Farmhouse and take a right on 30th for 1 mile. Take a left on G-14 for approximately 1/2 mile and there you are! Miles and Miles of paved trails. Enjoy!
Food scene
801 Chophouse
801 Grand AveSteak & Chop - Yum!
Many locations for this popular restaurant. You won't leave hungry.
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Jethro’s BBQ ‘n Jambalaya
9350 University AveMany locations for this popular restaurant. You won't leave hungry.
Such great Italian food. Downtown Des Moines. Great nightlife also downtown. Go for dinner and then go dance the night away!
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Centro
1003 Locust StSuch great Italian food. Downtown Des Moines. Great nightlife also downtown. Go for dinner and then go dance the night away!
Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
1975 Northwest 86th StreetFabulous Italian food!
Steak & Chop. Beautiful food presentation and oh so good!
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Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
6800 Fleur DrSteak & Chop. Beautiful food presentation and oh so good!
Very simple but oh so good. Flour taco with poppers on the side. If you are looking for a great taco, get in your car and start driving. You will be there in about 13 minutes from 'the Farmhouse. Enjoy!
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Tasty Tacos
2401 SE Delaware AveVery simple but oh so good. Flour taco with poppers on the side. If you are looking for a great taco, get in your car and start driving. You will be there in about 13 minutes from 'the Farmhouse. Enjoy!
If you are a spaghetti fan, head to the Spaghetti Works. You won't leave hungry!
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Spaghetti Works
310 Court AveIf you are a spaghetti fan, head to the Spaghetti Works. You won't leave hungry!
A quaint place with great food! They have a pasta dish that I order every time I go!
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Skip's
4000 Fleur DrA quaint place with great food! They have a pasta dish that I order every time I go!
There is just something about the meat they use in their hamburgers that make them taste so juicy and good. Great selection of beer and a fun atmosphere!
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Exile Brewing Company
1514 Walnut StThere is just something about the meat they use in their hamburgers that make them taste so juicy and good. Great selection of beer and a fun atmosphere!
For seafood lovers (Bar and Grill). Downtown Des Moines. Go have a nice dinner and enjoy the nightlife downtown afterwards!
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Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
303 Locust StFor seafood lovers (Bar and Grill). Downtown Des Moines. Go have a nice dinner and enjoy the nightlife downtown afterwards!
Many unique types of pizza to order or go for what you like. Downtown Des Moines.
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Fong's Pizza
223 4th StMany unique types of pizza to order or go for what you like. Downtown Des Moines.
Noah's Ark
2400 Ingersoll AveRestaurant, Lounge and Bakery. Italian food flare. An all time favorite for years!
Family style, roomy tables and seating. If you are in the mood for hometown cooking, this is your place. You could be there in approx 18 minutes from 'the Farmhouse! Great breakfast also!
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Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale
11151 Hickman RdFamily style, roomy tables and seating. If you are in the mood for hometown cooking, this is your place. You could be there in approx 18 minutes from 'the Farmhouse! Great breakfast also!
Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio
1238 8th StAmerican food and a great brunch spot!
A lot of people love this place for the Bar-B-Que, but I love it for the Catfish Fingers! Yum. It's what I go there for!
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
1720 22nd StreetA lot of people love this place for the Bar-B-Que, but I love it for the Catfish Fingers! Yum. It's what I go there for!
This building is beautiful inside and out. They have a wonderful outdoor patio overlooking the water. The food, the wine, the martini's are splendid!
BRAVO Cucina Italiana
120 S Jordan Creek PkwyThis building is beautiful inside and out. They have a wonderful outdoor patio overlooking the water. The food, the wine, the martini's are splendid!
Shopping
Shop until you drop! Largest mall in Iowa. Approx 17 minutes from Farmhouse.
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Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek PkwyShop until you drop! Largest mall in Iowa. Approx 17 minutes from Farmhouse.
Lots of darling shops (antiques, clothes, restaurants, misc). All shops in walking distance. There is also a Farmers Market on Thursday evenings!
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Valley Junction
Lots of darling shops (antiques, clothes, restaurants, misc). All shops in walking distance. There is also a Farmers Market on Thursday evenings!
This shopping area opened in 2018 attracing bargin hunters with popular brands including Nike, Le Creuset, Lucky Brand, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Vera Bradley. The Outlets are tucked behind Bass Pro Shop off Interstate 80.
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Outlets of Des Moines
801 Bass Pro Dr NWThis shopping area opened in 2018 attracing bargin hunters with popular brands including Nike, Le Creuset, Lucky Brand, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Vera Bradley. The Outlets are tucked behind Bass Pro Shop off Interstate 80.
Spa
East Village Spa
300 E Locust StTime to relax! You deserve it!
Sweet Treats and Chocolate
If you need chocolate ~ GO! I love the dark chocolate covered cherries. My husband loves the malted milk balls and my daughters love everything else! Ha Ha!
Chocolate Storybook
1000 Grand AveIf you need chocolate ~ GO! I love the dark chocolate covered cherries. My husband loves the malted milk balls and my daughters love everything else! Ha Ha!
Nan's Nummies
501 Elm StreetChocolate and sweets! You deserve it!
Winery
Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg PkwyWine tasting with great indoor and outdoor space!
Summerset Winery
15101 Fairfax StA great place to hang out with live entertainment!