WEDDING WEBSITE FORMAT
Room Block Hotel

Hotel Fort Des Moines

Guests can secure a discounted rate by visiting the link below, calling 515-528-7733 and referencing the Branson/Vazquez room block or online using the code 927 in the group code field

Where to Eat & Drink

Hotel Fort Des Moines Spots

Coffee & Breakfast | Hob Nob :: Located in the hotel lobby on the first floor

Dinner | Proud Foot & Bird :: Located to the right of the fire place on the first floor. Opens daily at 5:00pm. 

Speak Easy | In Confidence :: Secret entrance located in Hob Nob on the first floor 


Nearby Coffee Shops 

Northern Vessel | 1201 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website

Horizon Line Coffee | 1417 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website 

Starbucks | 909 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 


Breakfast & Brunch Locations 

Early Bird East Village | 401 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website

Mullets | 1300 SE First St, Des Moines, IA 50315 | Visit Their Website

Homegrown Crescent | 555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website

Fresko | 909 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website


Lunch & Dinner Locations

Exile Brewing Company | 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website

Big Grove Brewery | 555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website

Centro | 1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website 

Bubba |200 10th St Suite 606, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Visit Their Website

Things To Do

Shopping

Historic East Village | Located between the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines River | Website

Historic Valley Junction | Located in West Des Moines, a short 15 minute drive from downtown Des Moines | Website

Downtown Farmer's Market | Open only on Saturday mornings and located a few blocks east of the Hotel Fort Des Moines | Website


Scenic Activities 

Pappa Johns Sculpture Park | 330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Website 

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge | Located east of the Casey's Center between Second Ave and Robert D Ray Drive