Sarah & Scott

Sarah & Scott

5.24.2025 • Des Moines, IA
71 Days To Go!
Sarah & Scott

Sarah & Scott

5.24.2025 • Des Moines, IA
71 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

300 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Located in the center of Downtown Des Moines' Historic Court District. Open 7am-Noon every Saturday, this is a very fun morning activity. Enjoy an iced coffee and a pastry (or five).

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Historic East Village District

This is a very fun area of downtown DSM to check out. There are unique shops (Raygun, Sticks, She) as well as many fun places to grab a drink. Try Iowa Taproom for beer and the New Northwestern or Bellhop Tiki Bar for a fun cocktail.

Gray's Lake Park

2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

If you're feeling active, bop down to Gray's Lake to rent kayaks/paddle boards, bikes, or get a nice run in around the lake.

Hello, Marjorie

717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
(515) 369-2296

Grab a drink at the cute craft cocktail bar, Hello Marjorie! You can even go downstairs to check out their speakeasy, Good News, Darling.

Court Avenue District

This is another great area downtown. Full of many restaurants and bars. Check out Hessen Haus (a German beer hall) or Court Ave Brewery. If you're looking for a great beer selection, try El Bait Shop, which has 251 beers on tap (the most in the US!). If you prefer cocktails, try the speakeasy In Confidence (located in Hotel Fort DSM).

804 Main Bar & Grill

804 Main St, Norwalk, IA 50211, USA

Stop by John and Ann's bar in Norwalk, if you say you are here for the Dougherty/Borcher wedding you'll get a free shot of prairie fire :)

The Fat Putter Des Moines

713 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
(515) 444-8598

A fun mini golf place close to our venue