Suggestions for Garden near Des Moines

Morgan S. • March 8, 2016Wonderful food! The flavors were bursting and the food was light. Great ambiance for a nice lunch.

Estepha F. • December 28, 2015Great for photos, family and walking! Dress for the weather of course!

Lori H. • October 21, 2012Beautiful location for an informal, small wedding.

Steve N. • July 14, 2011One of the busiest photo shoot locations. The west side in the evening is best.

Kensie S. • May 11, 2011Like a secret garden in the middle of the city. Take a book and soak up the summer sunshine in the shade.

American Heart A. • December 14, 2011One lap around the park is just shy of half a mile so take a few laps and really admire all this amazing public art!

Lindsey S. • November 10, 2010Be sure to check out the rose garden. It's the perfect spot for a wedding. That's where ours was!

Tanya G. • May 11, 2013I love this place they are very loving people and help me shop for stuff while in tears for my son's grave...

Melissa D. • May 17, 2014Great zoo and getting better! May not be as big as Henry Doorly in Omaha, but you can enjoy several hours there. Also very kid friendly.

Meagan T. • September 1, 2011Such a beautiful community project.

Jeiran H. • October 20, 2017It’s incredibly beautiful, but there are always homeless people there detracting from my ability to go inside without smelling piss or booze.

Tara S. • October 14, 2016Consistently good coffee. Two different baristas with similar outcomes. Also has some good local beer. Chill atmosphere. Best in the area for coffee that I have found.

Jerry G. • March 6, 2012One of the most beautiful capitols in the nation. Free tours include a 275 ft trip up in the dome and a breathtaking Law Library. Make sure to talk a walk around the gardens and monuments on the hill.

Jason O. • February 1, 2014Great new addition to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Chef Lisa Lavelle is amazing.

Larry R. • August 17, 2018Great craft beer! Buy the samplers so you can try more!

John R. • June 23, 2010If you want to visit the gardens for a photo shoot, you have to make arrangements with the Foundation first!

Jerry G. • March 6, 2012One of the most beautiful capitols in the nation. Free tours include a 275 ft trip up in the dome and a breathtaking Law Library. Make sure to talk a walk around the gardens and monuments on the hill.

Tim D. • April 3, 2012added more pansies today to the gardens spectacular. pansies in the front rows of a of the a tulip gardens and and looks like new edging

Robbie H. • August 12, 2014Get there early to get a free koozie and samples! Check to see if the train is running for a nice little tour with your drink.

Wendy B. • July 6, 2013Moo!Moo! Moo!

Travis H. • April 27, 2011Great Chinese, Great Management, and Awesome Garden Center!