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.
Winterset: Northside Cafe and Madison County 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: 61 W Jefferson St, Winterset, IA 50273, Des Moines
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.
A 35-minute drive north, Ames is home to Hickory Park, one of Iowa's most beloved BBQ restaurants with over 50 years of continuous operation.
Pella, founded by Dutch immigrants in 1847, is home to Jaarsma Bakery producing Dutch letter pastries and stroopwafels from the same downtown since 1898.