Location: West Des Moines
Top Things to do in West Des Moines
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The 6 Best Free Things to do in West Des Moines, Iowa (IA)
West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 56,609. West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the tenth-largest city in Iowa. It ranked 94th in Money magazine's list of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" in 2008, 77th and 57th on the 100 Best Places to Live in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and 18th on the Hipster Cities of 2015.
Restaurants in West Des Moines
1. Valley Junction
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By Ezfill - West Des Moines, United States
Fun for lunch many places to eat, lots of antiques, fudge, brews services and fun. Close to Des Moines it has a great farmers market in the summer.
2. Fox Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By GavinGoesPlaces - New York City, United States
Enjoyed the brews - they offer nice flights and taster selections if you don't want to commit to a whole pint of something. Good, creative space, friendly people. Wish their outdoor patio was a little big bigger, but not the end of the world!
3. Raccoon River Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By cindycL6571FV - Waukee, United States
We have been here several times to just hang out or take a walk. It is peaceful here and views are great. Good place to take some pics as well. Dog park is very big and the dogs absolutely love it here. Come on by and drive through, walk through or stop and relax for awhile. Take a softball game or 2 if you like that as well. Have a picnic with friends or family. Take your company for an outing here.
4. Jordan Creek Town Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By sabrina365 - Iowa, United States
After researching online for a specific item, I finally found it at Scheels. I was able to get the last one, plus a few extras that I wasn’t looking for. We then stopped by Coach and stocked up on some birthday goodies. I only wish we had more time, but that simply means a return visit!
5. Walnut Woods State Park
6. Global Brew Tap House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
