Sydney's Guidebook

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Sydney's Guidebook

Outdoor

Large swimming beach, playground, and a shaded 3.1 mile trail loop that is perfect for a run/walk! Flat terrain.
16 residents recomanen
Raccoon River Park
2500 Grand Ave
16 residents recomanen
Large swimming beach, playground, and a shaded 3.1 mile trail loop that is perfect for a run/walk! Flat terrain.
Another large swimming beach with a surrounding trail and kayak rentals available!
28 residents recomanen
Gray's Lake Park
2101 Fleur Dr
28 residents recomanen
Another large swimming beach with a surrounding trail and kayak rentals available!

Sightseeing

Free entrance :)
87 residents recomanen
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
87 residents recomanen
Free entrance :)

Drinking

Half price martinis on Wednesday nights and rotating displays of local artwork!
11 residents recomanen
The Lift
222 4th St
11 residents recomanen
Half price martinis on Wednesday nights and rotating displays of local artwork!
Rooftop setting with skyline views, places to sit and conversate but will get increasingly busy after 10pm on weekends.
7 residents recomanen
300 Craft & Rooftop
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
7 residents recomanen
Rooftop setting with skyline views, places to sit and conversate but will get increasingly busy after 10pm on weekends.
One of my favorite drinking spots in the east village! It’s a bit of a hole in the wall but not too divey where you’d ever feel unwelcome or out of place :)
13 residents recomanen
Locust Tap
434 E Locust St
13 residents recomanen
One of my favorite drinking spots in the east village! It’s a bit of a hole in the wall but not too divey where you’d ever feel unwelcome or out of place :)
One of the best breweries in Des Moines in the always charming historic Sherman Hill neighborhood. Food is served till 10 and excellent drink selection for beer snobs.
13 residents recomanen
Lua Brewing
1525 High Street
13 residents recomanen
One of the best breweries in Des Moines in the always charming historic Sherman Hill neighborhood. Food is served till 10 and excellent drink selection for beer snobs.
Another “dive bar” that stays friendly and approachable! The best staff in town and cheap drinks!
10 residents recomanen
Carl's Place
1620 Woodland Ave
10 residents recomanen
Another “dive bar” that stays friendly and approachable! The best staff in town and cheap drinks!

Shopping

16 residents recomanen
Outlets of Des Moines
801 Bass Pro Dr NW
16 residents recomanen
51 residents recomanen
Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy
51 residents recomanen

Food scene

An amazing unlimited brunch and mimosa/bloody buffet! Make a reservation beforehand. You can walk through the sculpture park afterwards that is across the street.
19 residents recomanen
Americana
1312 Locust St
19 residents recomanen
An amazing unlimited brunch and mimosa/bloody buffet! Make a reservation beforehand. You can walk through the sculpture park afterwards that is across the street.
Incredible place if you want something to eat that’s light and refreshing and enjoy fruit! Their bowls are to die for and I am a weekly patron :)
Big Acai Bowl - West Des Moines
117 5th Street
Incredible place if you want something to eat that’s light and refreshing and enjoy fruit! Their bowls are to die for and I am a weekly patron :)
Persis Biryani Indian Grill
6925 Mills Civic Parkway