Recreational Resources

Des Moines is a city with tons of attractions, events and fun—if you know where to find it. These websites have the dish on the hidden gems Des Moines has to offer.

Gongol
Brian Gongol created "What To Do in Des Moines." The website is broken down into eight topics—Major Venues, Sports, Hangouts, Mini-Golf, Organizations, Movies, Seasonal and Other Main Attractions. There are ideas for you and that special someone, or for the whole family. You're sure to shake up your weekend.
gongol.com/desmoinestodo

Metromix
If you're looking for things to do while the kids are with a sitter, look no further than metromix.com. This site features restaurants, bars, clubs, events, music and movies. It's a one-stop spot to find the city's best wings and a complete list of food and drink specials around town. Metromix also features articles, pictures and polls. Des Moines residents take part in this site to get others in the know about what's going on in the city.
desmoines.metromix.com

Downtown Des Moines
If you're scouting for more than just restaurants and bars, head to downtowndesmoines.com. There are many entertainment options downtown in addition to food and drinks. The site has listings for performing arts, sports, shopping and more. There is even a helpful guide to find parking in downtown Des Moines.
www.downtowndesmoines.com

A blog accompanies the downtown website. Des Moines residents and visitors spill on their favorite and not-so-favorite experiences. Find out from real people what you need to see and what's okay to miss.
downtowndesmoinesblog.com