Population:

City of Des Moines: 199,000 +
Greater Des Moines Metro Area: Nearly 500,000

Time Zone:

Central Standard

Climate:

Summer temperatures are comfortable, with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Winter highs are a different story, with highs only in the 30s and lows in the teens and 20s. Thirty inches of snow or more is not unlikely during the winter months of November through March. Snow has even been known to fall as early as October and as late as April. Spring and fall bring moderate temperatures and beautiful natural color to the area.

Airport:

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-256-5100

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Des Moines:

Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART)
City Bus
515-283-8111

Taxis:

Capitol Cab Co
515-282-8111

Yellow Cab
515-243-1111

Dining:

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Pub
4508 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-267-8900

At the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, the food selections are as diverse as the house-brewed beers. Choose from entrees such as the Adobo-Crusted Pork Loin or Wild Mushroom Swiss Burger. A variety of pastas, sandwiches and salads are also available, and don’t miss the beer-batter breads. Soak in the festive atmosphere while enjoying a craft beer.

Judge Roy Beans
210 Court Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-3700

Casual atmosphere offering a wide array of entrees including their signature BBQ ribs and tender-aged steaks. You might also want to try their homemade Cavetelli and scrumptious seafood!

Raccoon River Brewing Company
10th & Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-362-5222

Two levels offering you billiards, live entertainment, good food, fresh handcrafted beer, and top-notch service in an exciting atmosphere!

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
6800 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-287-0848

This full service steak house has an Italian flair and offers hot steaks, hot music, and hot Italian at a cool place!

Nightlife:

Johnny’s Hall of Fame
302 Court Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-280-6679

18 beers on tap, tasty and juicy burgers, big screen TVs, pool tables, darts, golf, full bar, patio, and more!

Royal Mile
210 4th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-280-3771

Authentic British Pub with over 100 imported beers with 26 of them on tap! They also offer traditional pub food.

The House of Bricks
525 East Grand
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-727-4370

Voted Des Moines best live music! They have live music almost every night. Call for schedule. Every Tuesday is karaoke at 9:30 p.m. with no cover charge. They also offer Steak Night every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.