Tapas and cocktails is a popular date night for good reason. As is dinner and a show. But what happens when that starts to become routine? Spice up what a date could look like in the Des Moines metro. Take your love to new heights with Climb Iowa , an indoor climbing gym perfect for all ages. Visit the location in Grimes, S. Miehe Drive, for more than 10, square feet of climbing, according to Climb Iowa.
Fourth St. Across the Des Moines metro are several dance studios. Des Moines Ballroom offers classes on salsa, tango, foxtrot, line dance and many more styles of dance. Ninth St. Solve a mystery under a ticking clock with an escape room, a perfect option for those looking to do a double date. Breakout Games Des Moines , 86th St. Another escape room option is Escape Chambers , S. Sixth St. Like darts? You might love ax throwing. Spend some energy on throwing an ax at a target. The experts say that momentum and form are the keys to hitting a target.
Take in stunning views along the mile bike path, the High Trestle Trail. Access points to the trail include at Hawkeye Park , N. Lakeshore Drive in Ankeny. Highlights of the route include a story high trail bridge across the Des Moines River 2.
The 3. During the warmer weather, Raccoon River Park offers visitors opportunities to swim, kayak and more. Fish, have a picnic or just enjoy the views of this popular West Des Moines park. Jordan Creek Pkwy. X-Golf offers seven golf simulators, a full bar and food options. Described as the largest nonprofit creative workplace in America, Mainframe Studios features more than artist studios and nonprofits with frequent events including its First Friday open studios event.
Bonus, scroll through the website to learn more about the artists at Mainframe and see which offer workshops from glass blowing to painting that are perfect for a date night. See which art pieces resonate with you across several art galleries in the Des Moines area.
