re: Des Moines, IA and Greenville, SC

You'll have more fun in Des Moines than you might think.

What days are you there? How long? Weekend bar scene downtown on Court Ave is pretty good. Hessen Haus is my favorite bar. Get a boot. GREAT restaurant scene, arguably one of the most up and coming in the country. Sculpture garden is pretty cool, go to the Farmer's Market Saturday morning - again one of the best in the country. Exile Brewing Company and Confulence Brewing Company are both excellent - try the Des Moines IPA at confluence. Jasper Winery is underrated. If you like to golf checkout A H Blank. See if there are any concerts at Wells Fargo Arena, usually gets some big names. If you've got a car and like scenery drive south to Winterset. John Wayne Birthplace/Museum and the scenic highways are pretty especially this time of year.