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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Des Moines

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Des Moines, Iowa

Updated May 27, 2024
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Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
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West End Architectural Salvage

Piled high inside this warehouse and coffee shop are salvaged goods that span every corner of the globe.
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'Better Homes and Gardens' Test Garden

The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines, Iowa

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.
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Salisbury House & Gardens

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Robert D. Ray Asian Garden

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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