The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Uncover the eerie secrets of Des Moines with our captivating ghost tour, where you'll wander through the city's most haunted and historic sites under the cover of night.
Ames: Hickory Park BBQ and Iowa State Campus is a food day trips in Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Uncover the eerie secrets of Des Moines with our captivating ghost tour, where you'll wander through the city's most haunted and historic sites under the cover of night.
Address: 1404 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, Des Moines
Pella, founded by Dutch immigrants in 1847, is home to Jaarsma Bakery producing Dutch letter pastries and stroopwafels from the same downtown since 1898.
Winterset, birthplace of John Wayne, sits 35 minutes southwest. The Northside Cafe has served all-day American breakfast to locals and visitors for decades.
Iowa City, 2 hours east, supports Short's Burger (James Beard-nominated), Big Grove Brewery's original Iowa City location and Devotay farm-to-table dining.