Performing Tour
There is so much to experience with your group in Greater Des Moines! Our affordable, centrally located, safe city has hundreds of hotel options, restaurants, and a variety of entertainment choices including world-class attractions and events. We’re excited to welcome your student group to Greater Des Moines!
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PUBLIC PERFORMING VENUES
Adventureland Park
3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona Performing Season: Summer
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Carol Ketterer, (515) 266-2121
Ashby Park or Pete Crivaro Park
3200 38th Street, Des Moines (Ashby), 1012 E 14th Street, Des Moines
(Pete Crivaro)
Performing Season: Spring
Days Available: Weekdays
Contact: Tim Smith, (515) 208-9216
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines Performing Season: Spring/Fall
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Ryan Bickel, (515) 285-4722
The Atrium at Capital Square
400 Locust Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Weekdays
Contact: Brian Edwards, (515) 508-0829
Historic Valley Junction City Hall
217 5th Street, West Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Weekends
Contact: Jim Miller, (515) 222-3642
Iowa Wolves
Wells Fargo Arena, 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring
Days Available: Specific
Contact: (515) 564-8550
Iowa State Fair
E 30th & E University Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Summer
Days Available: August
Contact: Mindy Williamson, (515) 262-3111
Iowa State Capitol
E 9th Street & Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Specific
Contact: Joan Arnett, (515) 281-5591
RETIREMENT FACILITIES
Wesley Acres
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: (515) 271-6796
Deerfield Assisted Living
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: (515) 267-0438
Veterans Memorial Medical Center
3600 30th Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: (515) 699-5999
PRIVATE DINING OPTIONS
Looking for a unique youth-friendly restaurant? Look no further! These are just a sample of some of the great dining options for student groups. Contact restaurants for further details.
Jethro’s BBQ
Altoona: (515) 957-9727, Des Moines: (515) 279-3300, Waukee: (515) 987-8686, West Des Moines: (515) 868-0888 Ankeny: (515) 289-4444 and Johnston: (515) 421-4848
Featured on Travel Channel's hit show, Man vs Food, Jethro’s BBQ will not leave your group hungry. They are known for fabulous smoked meat and their "Adam Emmenecker Challenge." Seven locations in Greater Des Moines!
Lunch: $ Dinner: $$
Spaghetti Works
310 Court Avenue, Des Moines
(515) 243-2195
Located in Historic Court District, this unique restaurant is famous for their 12 signature sauces, lasagna, and salad bar. Also home to all-you-can-eat pasta!
Lunch: $ Dinner: $
Tursi’s Latin King Restaurant
2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines
(515) 266-4466
For over 50 years Tursi’s Latin King Restaurant has stood as a hallmark of quality traditional Italian dining. Tursi’s also offers a great location for motorcoaches.
Lunch: $ Dinner: $$
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines
(515) 244-9292
On the show, Unites States of Bacon, host Todd Fisher sinks his teeth into The Walking Ched burger. You could also try one of their famous burgers like the Dawn of the Dead or a Zombie Bride Wedding Cake shake. Delicious!
Lunch: $ Dinner: $
Average check per person:
$ – Under $10 $$ – $10.01-$20
PERFORMING CLINICS
Have your group perform their music and be critiqued by world- renowned performers in a one- hour clinic. Contact these professors from Drake University for further information.
CHORAL
Dr. Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Professor of Conducting & Director of Choral Studies
(515) 271-2841
aimee.beckmann-colier@drake.edu
ORCHESTRA
Mr. Akirai Mori, Director of Orchestral Studies & Assistant Professor Orchestra
(515) 271-2108
akira.mori@drake.edu
BAND
Mr. Robert Meunier, Director of Bands & Professor of Music
(515) 271-3963
robert.meunier@drake.edu
For more information, contact:
Chris Baker
Director of Event Experience
(515) 699-3456
chris@catchdesmoines.com