Date Ideas in Des Moines, IA

  • TripBuzz discovered 55 different types of activities for couples in the Des Moines area, including Theaters (like Hoyt Sherman Place), Amusement Parks (All Ages) (like Adventureland), Movie Theaters (like Fleur Cinema & Cafe) and Bike Paths (like Saylorville Trail), and much more.
  • We discovered a total of 74 date ideas in or near Des Moines, Iowa, including 50 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Des Moines, Indianola, Ankeny and Urbandale.
  • TripBuzz discovered 55 different types of activities for couples in the Des Moines area, including Theaters (like Hoyt Sherman Place), Amusement Parks (All Ages) (like Adventureland), Movie Theaters (like Fleur Cinema & Cafe) and Bike Paths (like Saylorville Trail), and much more.
  • We discovered a total of 74 date ideas in or near Des Moines, Iowa, including 50 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Des Moines, Indianola, Ankeny and Urbandale.
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Studio restores old, damaged photos that are faded or creased
3.9 Miles
52% 23 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 4051 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 MoreLess Info
Offering varying slates of activities in summer and winter, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park is a large outdoor recreational facility. Summer visitors might enjoy sand volleyball, a climbing wall, or batting cages, while winter visitors might ski or sled.
1.2 Miles
96% 221 votes
Farmers Markets 4th Street and Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
The Downtown Farmers Market is open rain or shine from May through October. There are roughly 300 family farmers, artists, bakers, and crafters from around the state who participate in the large open-air market.
3.9 Miles
88% 438 votes
Art Museum 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 MoreLess Info
19th and 20th century artwork is at home at the Des Moines Art Center. The facility includes three buildings, also housing art classes and special events for visitors and the community
5.7 Miles
76% 925 votes
Zoos 7401 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50315 MoreLess Info
See animals in their natural settings at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. Along with animal viewing, there are a handful of kiddie rides like the train, carousel and camels.
5.0 Miles
95% 22 votes
Bike Paths Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Spread over roughly 28 miles, the Saylorville Trail is a very popular bike ride path in the area. Since there are many places in which a biker can hop off then hop back on, the time for the trail can vary from person to person.
3.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Bowling 2701 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 MoreLess Info
Plaza Lanes Family Fun Center is a bowling alley that also features outdoor volleyball courts and offers league play for both sports. They offer laser bowling, tournaments and they have an attached bar and grill.
0.6 Miles
98% 1021 votes
Architectural Buildings East 9th & Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Built in the late 1800s, the Iowa Capitol Building hosts regular public tours in Des Moines. The building features artwork and historical carvings, as well as its most recognizable gold dome.
2.9 Miles
95% 401 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
In the middle of Des Moines, find two miles of trails surrounding a lake in the area known as Gray's Lake Park. The area features biking and walking paths, as well as fishing areas.
1.4 Miles
90% 295 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Principal Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Clubs play at the stadium, which was rebuilt in the early 1990s at the same site it was in 1947 when it was called Pioneer Park.
1.4 Miles
77% 431 votes
Science Museums 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Science Center of Iowa includes a science museum and IMAX dome theater. Admission includes hands-on science experiments, as well as live demonstrations and programs about everything from chemistry to astronomy.
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