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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Des Moines Golf & Country Club -North

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Things to Do in West Des Moines

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Glen Oaks Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Des Moines Menace Soccer

Amateur league soccer.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Jordan House

This stately Victorian home was built in 1850 and added to in 1870 by the…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Ponderosa Public Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Willow Creek Golf Course -Blue

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 6 days

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Des Moines Golf & Country Club -South

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Val Air Ballroom

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Historic Valley Junction

Historic railroad district, founded in the 1890s, with more than 120 specialty stores, art galleries,…

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Antique Jamboree
May
31
Antique Jamboree
Jun
13
Back Roads Wine Trail Tour
Jul
3–4
Sidewalk Sales in Valley Junction
Sep
6
Fall Art Market
Sep
25
Gallery Night
Oct
3
Halloween Hoopla
Nov
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Holiday Open House
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