Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Dos Rios 0.5 mile(s)  

  1-515-282-2995

  Mexican

  Open for lunch and dinner

  Enjoy everything from tableside-prepared guacamole to Carne Asade to tacos made from fresh, corn masa, in a cosmopolitan, casual setting.

• 801 Chophouse 0.1 mile(s)  

  1-515-288-6000

  Steakhouse

  Open for dinner

  A five-star dining experience, featuring tender steaks and chops

• Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company 0.6 mile(s)  

  1-515-282-2739

  American

  Open for lunch and dinner

  Original Brewpub located in historic Saddlery Building on Court Avenue

• Splash Seafood & Grill 0.4 mile(s)  

  1-515-244-5686

  Seafood

  Open for dinner

  Island Decor, saltwater aquariums and sophisticated setting makes for delightful dining

• South Union Bread Cafe 0.1 mile(s)  

  1-515-248-1782

  American

  Open for lunch and dinner

  Every South Union Bakery Cafe sandwich is made from South Union Bakery artisan bread, baked daily in the 24-hour bakery located beneath Gateway Market.

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Fitness

• Fitness World Downtown 0.1 mile(s) 

  Equipment:

  • Cardiovascular equipment
  • Free weights

Golf

• Willow Creek 12 mile(s) 

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  Phone:  1 515 285 4558

  • Greens fees apply
  • Rentals and Lessons
  • Driving range

  • Willow Creek

    36 holes,  6465 yards.  Par for course: 71

• Waveland Golf Course 5 mile(s) 

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  Phone:  1 515 248 6302

  • Greens fees apply
  • Rentals
  • Putting green

  • Waveland Golf Course

    18 holes,  6544 yards.  Par for course: 72

• Beaver Creek Golf Course 12 mile(s) 

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  Phone:  1 515 986 3221

  • Greens fees apply
  • Rentals and Lessons
  • Putting green and Driving range

  • Beaver Creek Golf Course

    27 holes,  6500 yards.  Par for course: 70

• Copper Creek Golf Course 5 mile(s) 

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  Phone:  1 515 263 1600

  • Greens fees apply
  • Rentals
  • Putting green and Driving range

  • Copper Creek Golf Course

    18 holes,  6338 yards. 

• Otter Creek Golf Course 10 mile(s) 

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  Phone:  1 515 965 6464

  • Greens fees apply
  • Rentals
  • Putting green

  • Otter Creek Golf Course

    18 holes,  6884 yards.  Par for course: 71

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Activities

• Bike rentals 0.1 mile(s)
• Biking trail 0.6 mile(s)
• Bowling 4 mile(s)
• Horseback riding 6 mile(s)
• Jogging/fitness trail 0.8 mile(s)

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Spa

• East Village Spa 1.2 mile(s)  

  Appointment is Required

  Phone: 1-515-309-2904

Family & Children's Activities

• Des Moines Botanical Center 1.6 mile(s)

  • Phone: 1-515-323-6290
  • A fascinating collection of plants, complete with dining, shopping and research library

• Adventureland USA (11.5 mi)

  • Phone: 1-800-532-1286
  • There's over 100 exhilarating rides and attractions in this popular amusement and water park

• Blank Park Zoo 4.8 mile(s)

  • Phone: 1-515-285-4722
  • Bring the entire family for wild times and fascinating exhibits

• Science Center of Iowa 1.1 mile(s)

  • Experience the 110,000 sq.ft. creative lifelong learning center in the heart of Downtown Des Moines.

Highlights

• Adventureland Amusement Park 
• Botanical & Environmental Center 
• Blank Park Zoo 
• Hoyt Sherman Place 
• Court Ave District 
• Des Moines Performing Arts Center 
• Drake University 
• State Historical Building 
• Iowa State Fairgrounds 
• Living History Farms 

Nearby Cities

• Indianola (16.2mi/26.07km)