Moving from St. Louis to Des Moines?
- 273 mi Distance
- 4 hr 33 min Drive time
- 709K Des Moines metro
- 204 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Des Moines, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Des Moines's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Des Moines resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Malo
Upscale Latin American cuisine in the East Village with creative cocktails and modern takes on regional dishes.
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Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
Cult-favorite burger joint with zombie-themed decor, creative burger combinations, and extensive craft beer and shake menu.
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Alba
Fine dining Italian restaurant in downtown Des Moines with house-made pastas, seasonal ingredients, and extensive wine list.
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Fong's Pizza
Asian-fusion pizza in a former Chinese restaurant space with crab rangoon pizza and tiki bar atmosphere.
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Django
French-inspired bistro in Sherman Hill serving classic preparations with Midwest ingredients in an intimate setting.
What daily life feels like in Des Moines.
Climate
Des Moines has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The city experiences all four seasons distinctly with significant temperature swings between summer and winter.
- Sun days/yr204
- Rainfall36 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score43/100
- Transit Score29/100
- Bike Score54/100
Des Moines is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Gray's Lake trail system with 1.9-mile loop around the lake for walking, running, and biking
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge with bison and elk herds 20 miles east of the city
- High Trestle Trail, a 25-mile rail-trail connecting suburbs with iconic bridge over Des Moines River
- Saylorville Lake for boating, fishing, and beach access north of the city
- Water Works Park with trails, disc golf, and access to Raccoon River in western Des Moines
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