Katie Stein from Catch Des Moine and Lynette Telleen, talk with us about the Des Best USA Archery JOAD Nationals July 12-16 2023. We talk about the venue and all the stuff that you can do while you are there. This will be an amazing Event and we cannot wait to go.
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There is so much to do in Des Moine and here's some of the stuff we talk about!
Archery shop in area for equipment repairs
Archery Field & Sports (minutes from the CASINO! and the competition field)
https://www.archeryfield.com/
Full Service
Target Archery Knowledgeable (not just a recreational or hunting-only shop)
Bass Pro (also close to the casino!)
Sportsman's Warehouse
Dicks Sporting Goods
All within easy driving distance from the competition field
Fun Things To Do
Red covered bridges
Close to Winterset
Birthplace of John Wayne
Walking, biking, and rollerblade trail across the street Farmer's market that weekend
Governor's mansion
West End Architect
Largest skating park in the US Scenic RR
Boone, Iowa
Rail cars for 6 people Casino
Race track Field of dreams Adventureland
Waterpark
Athletes will get a discount code
Science Center
Sensory friendly hours Hands on exhibits
Athletes will get a free ticket
Blank Park Zoo
Downtown DSM Farmers Market, one of the largest (and best) is the US, over 30K people each Saturday from 7am-12pm
Iowa State Capitol
Terrace Hill, State Governor's Mansion
John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Greater Des Moines Botanical Center
Smash Park
West End Architectural Salvage
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Boone Scenic Railroad which has neat train rides through the scenic valley, but they're also home to RailCars
Shopping is great!
Jordan Creek Mall
Outlets of Des Moines
A great place to grab something for memorabilia
Raygun
Food
LOTS of great food options A few fun ones to mention:
Fongs (pizza) Jethro's (bbq) Zombie Burger
Home to many James Beard nominated chefs Over 1,000 local restaurants
