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Explore Des Moines

Drake Law School is located on Drake University's beautiful campus in the middle of Des Moines—a growing, bustling city with music, sports, locally-owned restaurants and pubs, bike trails, and more.

We are also only five minutes away from the Iowa State Capitol, providing numerous opportunities for internships, clerkships, and more.

The Des Moines skyline.

The Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market is ranked the #2 Best Farmers' Market in America (The Daily Meal)

Des Moines' thriving live music scene brings together fans of all ages and genres.

The Iowa Cubs were named the #1 most-talented minor league baseball team to open the 2025 season.

Des Moines is home to the Iowa Supreme Court, located just minutes from campus.

Whether you're looking for an intimate indoor concert or a nationally-renowned outdoor music festival, the Des Moines area has you covered, with shows happening nearly every single night.

Step inside the Iowa Capitol and experience history.

For the foodies, Des Moines hosts a 3-day World Food and Music Festival in late summer each year.

Looking to get outside? Des Moines has over 800 miles of connected recreational trails, from bike paths to local landmarks such as Gray's Lake.

The East Village in Des Moines is full of many eclectic shops and venues to explore, from the Iowa State Capitol to Wooly's, to Ray Gun, to Zombie Burger, and so much more.

Hungry? Dogtown features many local businesses and restaurants. Whether you're in the mood for pizza, Mexican Ethiopian, Chinese, Mediterranean, or more, you're sure to find something that will satisfy your late-night study session cravings.