Christine’s guidebook

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Christine’s guidebook

Food scene

Pizza 'til 3 a.m. https://www.theavenuesdsm.com/business/big-tomato-pizza/
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Big Tomato Pizza
2613 Ingersoll Ave
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Pizza 'til 3 a.m. https://www.theavenuesdsm.com/business/big-tomato-pizza/
Not just old world chocolates, but coffee and gelato too! Our family has been in the confectionery business for over 200 years. My nephew Hendrikus is our current Master Chocolatier, and he's the great, great, great, great, great grandson of our first baker. We're very proud to offer the highest quality products, but we take even more pride in treating every employee and every customer as an extension of our family. Welcome. -Anthonius Stam, President
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Chocolaterie Stam
2814 Ingersoll Ave
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Not just old world chocolates, but coffee and gelato too! Our family has been in the confectionery business for over 200 years. My nephew Hendrikus is our current Master Chocolatier, and he's the great, great, great, great, great grandson of our first baker. We're very proud to offer the highest quality products, but we take even more pride in treating every employee and every customer as an extension of our family. Welcome. -Anthonius Stam, President
Organic foods. Best rotisserie chicken in a variety of flavors. https://gatewaymarket.com/
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Gateway Market
2002 Woodland Ave
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Organic foods. Best rotisserie chicken in a variety of flavors. https://gatewaymarket.com/
Reasonably priced Grab and Go sandwiches. Wide choice of pastry and breads every morning. https://www.lamiebakery.com/ Established in 2003, La Mie is a favorite Des Moines neighborhood bakery and cafe, located in the city’s Roosevelt Cultural District. Owners, Joe and Christina Logsdon, make it their mission to produce artisan-made breads, pastries and desserts, along with fresh and healthful breakfast ad lunch options, within an energetic and welcoming atmosphere. La Mie has expanded and grown over the years into a vibrant, modern gathering place for neighbors, families, business associates and students alike.
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La Mie Bakery
841 42nd St
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Reasonably priced Grab and Go sandwiches. Wide choice of pastry and breads every morning. https://www.lamiebakery.com/ Established in 2003, La Mie is a favorite Des Moines neighborhood bakery and cafe, located in the city’s Roosevelt Cultural District. Owners, Joe and Christina Logsdon, make it their mission to produce artisan-made breads, pastries and desserts, along with fresh and healthful breakfast ad lunch options, within an energetic and welcoming atmosphere. La Mie has expanded and grown over the years into a vibrant, modern gathering place for neighbors, families, business associates and students alike.
Voted "Best Breakfast in Des Moines" for over 20 years. A favorite of Tom Brokaw during elections, and there's a breakfast special named for Jason Mamoa. Open Monday through Saturday 6am to 2 pm wavelandcafedotcom
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Waveland Cafe
4708 University Ave
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Voted "Best Breakfast in Des Moines" for over 20 years. A favorite of Tom Brokaw during elections, and there's a breakfast special named for Jason Mamoa. Open Monday through Saturday 6am to 2 pm wavelandcafedotcom
WOW!! Recent guest says this place has better ice cream than San Francisco!
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Black Cat Ice Cream
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WOW!! Recent guest says this place has better ice cream than San Francisco!
Chef has been nominated 7 times for James Beard Best Chef Midwest.
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Harbinger
2724 Ingersoll Ave
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Chef has been nominated 7 times for James Beard Best Chef Midwest.

Sightseeing

Here's the website https://www.madisoncounty.com/the-covered-bridges/ Stop by the Welcome Center at 73 Jefferson Street in Winterset for a map and brochure about visiting the Covered Bridges
Madison County
Here's the website https://www.madisoncounty.com/the-covered-bridges/ Stop by the Welcome Center at 73 Jefferson Street in Winterset for a map and brochure about visiting the Covered Bridges
Open air sculpture park. Visit any time of day or night. My favorite is Thinker on a Rock. It used to sit in the Papajohn's front yard and my dog and I walked by there regularly because it makes me smile!
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Парк скульптур Pappajohn
1330 Grand Ave
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Open air sculpture park. Visit any time of day or night. My favorite is Thinker on a Rock. It used to sit in the Papajohn's front yard and my dog and I walked by there regularly because it makes me smile!
Just 2 blocks away. And it's FREE des moines art center dot org
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Центр искусств Де-Мойна
4700 Grand Ave
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Just 2 blocks away. And it's FREE des moines art center dot org
One of America's Castles, Salisbury House & Gardens is a historic house museum located in Des Moines, Iowa featuring a 42-room estate surrounded by nine acres of beautiful gardens and woodland. It was built from 1923-1928 by cosmetic pioneer and Iowa native, Carl Weeks. Tour this exquisite American estate and its diverse collections of art, literature and worldly treasures. https://salisburyhouse.org/
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Salisbury House
4025 Tonawanda Dr
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One of America's Castles, Salisbury House & Gardens is a historic house museum located in Des Moines, Iowa featuring a 42-room estate surrounded by nine acres of beautiful gardens and woodland. It was built from 1923-1928 by cosmetic pioneer and Iowa native, Carl Weeks. Tour this exquisite American estate and its diverse collections of art, literature and worldly treasures. https://salisburyhouse.org/
If you visit the Bridges of Madison County, stop in Winterset and visit the Iowa Quilt Museum. https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/events/
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Iowa Quilt Museum
68 E Court Ave
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If you visit the Bridges of Madison County, stop in Winterset and visit the Iowa Quilt Museum. https://www.iowaquiltmuseum.org/events/
State Capitol buildings are always full of impressive architecture. This modified link is very informative: desmoinesparentdotcom/tour-the-iowa-state-capitol
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Капитолий штата Айова
1007 E Grand Ave
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State Capitol buildings are always full of impressive architecture. This modified link is very informative: desmoinesparentdotcom/tour-the-iowa-state-capitol
Largest skatepark in the country.
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The Lauridsen Skatepark
901 2nd Avenue
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Largest skatepark in the country.
Want to get outdoors? Here's the guide: https://desmoinesoutdoors.com/principal-riverwalk-a-remarkable-trail-in-downtown-des-moines/
Des Moines Riverwalk
Des Moines River Trail
Want to get outdoors? Here's the guide: https://desmoinesoutdoors.com/principal-riverwalk-a-remarkable-trail-in-downtown-des-moines/

Iowa State Fair

Don't miss the butter cow! It's refrigerated, and a great way to beat the heat! Here's the link to the Food section https://www.iowastatefair.org/food
August 10-20, 2023 Airbnb doesn't allow a link to the website, but details can be found by searching Iowa State Fair
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Ярмарочная площадка штата Айова
3000 E Grand Ave
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August 10-20, 2023 Airbnb doesn't allow a link to the website, but details can be found by searching Iowa State Fair

Outdoor Activities

Access the extensive trail system through this nearby park. You'll find a map of the trail system using this link: https://www.dsm.city/business_detail_T6_R60.php
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Greenwood/Ashworth Park & Splashground
4500 Grand Avenue
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Access the extensive trail system through this nearby park. You'll find a map of the trail system using this link: https://www.dsm.city/business_detail_T6_R60.php

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