EXPLORE: Indoor attractions
Snow or sleet, rain or shine — there’s always something fun to do at these indoor attractions.
AR WORKSHOP
1631 S.W. Main St., Suite 104, Ankeny
arworkshop.com/ankeny
Porch signs, canvas bags, Christmas ornaments, knit blankets — DIY fanatics will have hundreds of projects to choose from at AR workshop. They provide the materials, tools and instruction. Bring your own wine, beer and snacks to enjoy while you craft!
THE OPERATING ROOM
1631 S.W. Main St., Suite 105, Ankeny
200 N.E. Westgate Drive, Waukee
5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 130, West Des Moines
operatingroomarcade.com
Who said adults are too old for fun and games? With three metro locations, this bar arcade offers new and vintage games (pinball, anyone?) and a full bar with craft cocktails and slushies. All ages welcome until 7:30 p.m., then 21-plus only.
RICOCHET
400 Locust St., Suite 105, Des Moines
ricochetdsm.com
Another bar-game combo, Ricochet is located in the heart of Des Moines. Free games include skee-ball, darts, bubble hockey, foosball, board games and cornhole. Premium games are available to play with a $10 game pass: ping pong, billiards, rico-hammer, bumper pool and shuffleboard. For ages 21 and older.
DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines
dmbotanicalgarden.com
It’s warm year-round in the Botanical Garden’s impressive conservatory, standing at 80 feet tall and 150 feet wide. View the bonsai collection, rare plant species and flowers and greens from around the world. Don’t forget to stop by the Trellis Café for lunch and enjoy their rotating menu of locally sourced plant-based dishes.
LUMBER AXE DSM
338 S.W. Sixth St., Des Moines
lumberaxedsm.com
Dust off that red flannel and head to Lumber Axe DSM. An axepert will teach you how to properly throw an axe without dismembering any of your friends. Throwers must be age 16 or older, then 21-plus after 9 p.m. Throwers as young as age 12 are welcome on Sundays. Featuring three concept bars and food.
FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB
560 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 100,
West Des Moines
desmoines.funnybone.com
Catch a show at a premier comedy club where many big names in entertainment have launched their careers. Shows are scheduled on most weekends, and audiences can order dinner at the venue.
SMASH ROOM IOWA
3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines
smashroomiowa.com
Have you been harboring repressed rage? Release your anger at one of the smash rooms, where you can use heavy tools to destroy old appliances, windshields, bottles — you can even bring in your own items to smash. Or, tap into your creative and messy side in a splatter paint room.
AR WORKSHOP
1631 S.W. Main St., Suite 104, Ankeny
arworkshop.com/ankeny
Porch signs, canvas bags, Christmas ornaments, knit blankets — DIY fanatics will have hundreds of projects to choose from at AR workshop. They provide the materials, tools and instruction. Bring your own wine, beer and snacks to enjoy while you craft!
THE OPERATING ROOM
1631 S.W. Main St., Suite 105, Ankeny
200 N.E. Westgate Drive, Waukee
5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 130, West Des Moines
operatingroomarcade.com
Who said adults are too old for fun and games? With three metro locations, this bar arcade offers new and vintage games (pinball, anyone?) and a full bar with craft cocktails and slushies. All ages welcome until 7:30 p.m., then 21-plus only.
RICOCHET
400 Locust St., Suite 105, Des Moines
ricochetdsm.com
Another bar-game combo, Ricochet is located in the heart of Des Moines. Free games include skee-ball, darts, bubble hockey, foosball, board games and cornhole. Premium games are available to play with a $10 game pass: ping pong, billiards, rico-hammer, bumper pool and shuffleboard. For ages 21 and older.
DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines
dmbotanicalgarden.com
It’s warm year-round in the Botanical Garden’s impressive conservatory, standing at 80 feet tall and 150 feet wide. View the bonsai collection, rare plant species and flowers and greens from around the world. Don’t forget to stop by the Trellis Café for lunch and enjoy their rotating menu of locally sourced plant-based dishes.
LUMBER AXE DSM
338 S.W. Sixth St., Des Moines
lumberaxedsm.com
Dust off that red flannel and head to Lumber Axe DSM. An axepert will teach you how to properly throw an axe without dismembering any of your friends. Throwers must be age 16 or older, then 21-plus after 9 p.m. Throwers as young as age 12 are welcome on Sundays. Featuring three concept bars and food.
FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB
560 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 100,
West Des Moines
desmoines.funnybone.com
Catch a show at a premier comedy club where many big names in entertainment have launched their careers. Shows are scheduled on most weekends, and audiences can order dinner at the venue.
SMASH ROOM IOWA
3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines
smashroomiowa.com
Have you been harboring repressed rage? Release your anger at one of the smash rooms, where you can use heavy tools to destroy old appliances, windshields, bottles — you can even bring in your own items to smash. Or, tap into your creative and messy side in a splatter paint room.