Worth the ride near Des Moines, IA
We list 3 places worth riding to around Des Moines, IA, across views, food, and coffee.
Views

Gray's Lake Park
Viewpoint
Well-known view of the downtown Des Moines skyline across the lake.
Photo by Don Miller (CC BY 2.0) source
Food
Flat Tire Lounge
Food
Opens at 9am at the weekend and 11am on weekdays, then the roads toward Woodward and the river are the ride.
Coffee
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee
Roaster in the room on Walnut Street, a few minutes from the I-235 ramps, for a downtown start before the river roads.