Friends jump in joy in front of the "Cheers from Des Moines" mural in downtown Des Moines.

INSIDER’S GUIDE

Greater Des Moines is full of unexpected delights. Find out what visitors rave about and locals can’t get enough of. We’re excited to let you in on our little secret.

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Outdoors in Des Moines

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Hooray, It’s Cold Outside! Jan 12

Hooray, It’s Cold Outside!

Guest blog - Local outdoor and running enthusiast, Emily Webb, shares her tips and the best spots…

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Art Adventure

When you think of Des Moines and art you might think, “Isn’t that where they have the…

As Seen on TV

“Is this heaven?”... “No, it’s Iowa.”. That’s either the…

Best of the Burbs

When it comes to Greater Des Moines, the burbs are anything but boring. We have some of the…

Date Day in Des Moines

When it comes to romance, Des Moines is pretty much the Paris of the Midwest. Don’t believe us?…

Fall Things to Do

Fall into sweater weather and cider donuts come autumn in Greater Des Moines. From a-maize-ing pumpkin…

Family Fun

There is no way that all the family fun in Greater Des Moines could be contained in a two-day…

Foodie Feast

When it comes to dining in Greater Des Moines, there are so many appetizing options that it seems…

Free Things to Do

In Greater Des Moines, we pride ourselves in being affordable (and fun!) no matter what activity you…

Girls Getaway

Looking for somewhere to spend a weekend with the gals? Greater Des Moines has it all – from…

Guys Weekend

We’re all in favor of guys getaways to Vegas, or trips to the deep wilderness with no cell…

Hidden Gems

In Des Moines, our Midwestern humility is a blessing and a curse. It keeps us grounded, but also keeps…

History Buff

Discover the unique stories of influential people and the (sometimes literal) groundwork they laid to…

Socially Distanced

At Catch Des Moines, if there is one thing we value, it’s fun. But we value the safety of our…

Spring in Des Moines @mott_shots

Spring Things to Do

Come springtime, or as we like to call it, "shorts weather," the fun starts to blossom in…

Staycation

Take a break from routine and enjoy a relaxing “staycation” in Greater Des Moines. Explore…

Summer Things to Do

Come summertime in Des Moines, it’s sun's out, fun's out. From epic festivals and events…

The Great Outdoors

When some people think of Greater Des Moines they might think our weather comes in two forms: extreme…

The Shopping List

Get ready to shop 'til you drop in Greater Des Moines. The region is bursting with everything you…

Winter Things to Do

Come wintertime, the temperatures may drop but the excitement is just starting to heat up in Greater…