Things to do in Des Moines for one night?

[ianoconnor]

Prairie Meadows should be fun on the weekend of the Kentucky Derby, especially with a bunch of Iowans as owners of a competitive horse.

:spinny:

 

[jakecovo21]

over 21.
Go to Kennys Pub in Waukee

 

[Hawkeye11en1]

Prairie Meadows should be fun on the weekend of the Kentucky Derby, especially with a bunch of Iowans as owners of a competitive horse.

And friends of CF.

 

[longtimeclone]

over 21.
Go to Kennys Pub in Waukee

Don't go there less ye be hunting cougar

 

[milrtym]

It was already mentioned that the I-Cubs are in town...so they don't need to drive 3 hours to watch minor league baseball.

If you consider the New York Yankees and their $200 million payroll, a minor league team, what do you consider a major league team?

 

[Hawkeye11en1]

If you consider the New York Yankees and their $200 million payroll, a minor league team, what do you consider a major league team?

Cardinals.

 

[capitalcityguy]

If you consider the New York Yankees and their $200 million payroll, a minor league team, what do you consider a major league team?

Dude...the Royals.

Dude....#2....it was a joke.

 

[capitalcityguy]

Prairie Meadows should be fun on the weekend of the Kentucky Derby, especially with a bunch of Iowans as owners of a competitive horse.

Yeah...Sunday...afternoon. It will be a blast. Have done that several times in the past.

Not sure this fits the time frame the OP was inquiring about.

 

[woodie]

i know babe that used to run babe's pizza. is that pizza restaurant still going? if it is,treat them to a babe's pizza...

 

[capitalcityguy]

i know babe that used to run babe's pizza. is that pizza restaurant still going? if it is,treat them to a babe's pizza...

huh?? Wouldn't he have to be like....100+ years old by now?

Offenburger.com

 

[Splendid]

Zombie Burger across from House of Bricks is still insanely popular a year after opening. Waiting on the patio for 2 hours to get your burger is the thing to do.

 

[BringBackJohnny]

Is the upstairs pation open on the house of bricks yet?

 

[terryk]

Some friends of mine are road tripping from Butler to Cali, leaving on Saturday. They're going to be in Des Moines at 6 PM, and are looking for something fun to do that night (museums, landmarks, etc). They're not 21, so keep that in mind as well. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

House of bricks you can be under 21 to get in, go across the street and eat at Zombie Burger

 

[woodie]

capital city guy:

old babe is dead,but was the legend of his famous pizzas carried on by someone in his family??? when he was alive, has pizzas were the best treat in des moines..

 

[capitalcityguy]

capital city guy:

old babe is dead,but was the legend of his famous pizzas carried on by someone in his family??? when he was alive, has pizzas were the best treat in des moines..

Gotcha. Babe is a little before my time (although I was fortunate to drive down from Ames with a group of guys when we were at college and got a chance to eat at Babe's and meet him.).

Anyway...Chuck's in Highland Park area is the same family and they have great pizza (and Onion Rings). So...that would be the closest option to the Babe's connection.

 

[capitalcityguy]

Yeah...Sunday...afternoon. It will be a blast. Have done that several times in the past.

Not sure this fits the time frame the OP was inquiring about.

OK...I'm an idiot. The Derby is on Saturday, not Sunday so yes, PM would be a good time on Saturday.

 

[cyclonefreak5]

OK...I'm an idiot.

Quick! get a screenshot!

 

[cyismydog]

They're going to Jordan Creek and then Jethro's.

 

[BigM]

Mmmmm jethro's although if they want the best bbq in des moines go to woody's on cottage grove a block south of drake diner

 

[IceCyIce]

Head down to the the Flying J Truck Stop. "It's the gift that keeps on giving all year Clark"