Things to Do in Des Moines
What's on across the metro, by day, neighborhood and who you're with.
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- East VillageDes Moines' walkable downtown district: independent restaurants, craft breweries and the state's largest farmers market.
- West Des MoinesThe metro's shopping and dining destination, plus the historic Valley Junction district.
- AnkenyOne of Iowa's fastest-growing communities, built around trails and community programming.
- UrbandaleSuburban parks and trails, anchored by Living History Farms.
- JohnstonTrails and water recreation around Saylorville Lake.
- CliveParks, the Greenbelt Trail and one of the metro's larger aquatic centers.
- WaukeeA fast-growing western suburb with new restaurants and large park facilities.
- AltoonaHome to Adventureland, Prairie Meadows and the metro's largest entertainment venues.
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