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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Author: Kristine Reeves
YP and Iowa native. Novice runner. Self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur. Lover of DSM festivals and nightlife.
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YP Weekend: Winter Stay-cation VacationIt's winter. Got cabin fever? I sure do. This time of year, I crave spending time with friends but...morePosted in: Itineraries
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Catch Bubbly Ballads: A No-Nonsense Guide to NYE10... 9... 8... 7... the countdown is on! With Christmas just around the corner, another of my...morePosted in: Major Events
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Ode to Bacon - Part DeuxDo you love bacon? The correct answer is yes, yes you do. I, like many other Des Moines-ians, have...morePosted in: Food & Drink
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YP Weekend: Girls! Night! Out!This past weekend marked my fifth bachelorette party in Des Moines over the course of five...morePosted in: Itineraries
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Catch Spandex Trails: A Biker’s Guide to Des MoinesLet me let you in on a little secret: Greater Des Moines has amazing biking trails. Okay, so it’s...morePosted in: Sports
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Catch Race Greatness: A Runner’s Guide to Des MoinesI like to pretend I’m a runner. I run about three to four races a year, so I’ve been around the...morePosted in: Sports
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YP Weekend: Mixology & UpDownA few weeks ago I experienced Mixology at the Science Center of Iowa for the first time ever. The...morePosted in: Itineraries
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All Things BaconIt’s no secret. Des Moines was a-buzz with bacon lovers this weekend at the 7 th annual Blue Ribbon...morePosted in: Food & Drink