Things to Do in West Des Moines, IA

  • Our list of the best things to do in West Des Moines, Iowa, features the top 84 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • West Des Moines, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of West Des Moines, IA , followed by 68 popular activities in nearby cities, including Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Indianola, Altoona, Winterset, Madrid and Johnston
  • Our list of the best things to do in West Des Moines, Iowa, features the top 84 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • West Des Moines, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of West Des Moines, IA , followed by 68 popular activities in nearby cities, including Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Indianola, Altoona, Winterset, Madrid and Johnston
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During 60-minute escape room experience, work together with friends to discover clues, solve puzzles, and escape before time runs out
0.4 Miles
84% 134 votes
Specialty Shops 217 Fifth Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
West Des Moines' Valley Junction is a regentrifying area that boasts fine boutiques, dining and entertainment. In clement weather, patrons enjoy strolling through the junction's tree-lined paths. Parking is available on the streets and in several affordable pay lots.
0.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Winery/Vineyard 411 Railroad Place, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
Featuring productions from over 20 local wineries, Wines of Iowa is a wine shop specializing in only selling wines from the state of Iowa. The shop offers complimentary tastings to sample the multitude of wine varieties available.
2.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Children's Play Area 1600 Valley W Dr, Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 MoreLess Info
As an indoor entertainment center, Monkey Joe's is filled with wall to wall bounce houses and other inflatables for children to play on. The center has a separate play area for toddlers with age-appropriate inflatables.
2.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
At a size of 632 acres, Raccoon River Park consists of a large grass area with a lake and river passing through it. There are walking trails that surround the lake that are open to joggers and cyclists.
4.9 Miles
92% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 MoreLess Info
Part of the Cinemark theater chain, the Century 20 Jordan Creek is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies with fully digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of concession options.
5.3 Miles
82% 17 votes
Mini Golf 6450 Raccoon River Drive, West Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1997, West Grand Golf is a driving range and mini golf center that provides a number of amenities for the use of its golf enthusiast guests. The center also offers private lessons taught by a PGA Professional instructor.
1.7 Miles
83% 12 votes
Historic Buildings 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Jordan House is close to some of Niagara's finest wineries, trails, natural areas and heritage sites. The house is newly renovated and offers Inn style accommodations, casual dinners and regional cuisine.
1.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 2019 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
Featuring hardwood floors, Skate West has a skating rink open to public skating sessions and private birthday events. The rink has a pro shop where visitors can purchase inline skates or roller skates.
0.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Ballets 333 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
Established in 1994, the The Pointe Academy of Ballet & Contemporary Dance provides dance instruction for individuals of all skill levels and ages. Performance preparation, workshops, and fitness classes are among the many programs available at the academy.
0.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
As a 36-lane bowling center, Val Lanes Recreation Center provides visitors with amenities like bumpers and automatic scoring for recreational bowling. During the summer, kids up to age 15 may bowl free.
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