The Ultimate Guide for Unique Shopping in DSM

While Downtown Des Moines (DSM) shopping districts are full of boutiques, funky shops and specialty stores, it’s not the only place you’ll find surprising buying opportunities. The entire Greater Des Moines (DSM) region is bursting with purchasing potential. Want an immersive experience? Head to the new LEGO Store at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines! It opened in May and is Iowa’s first LEGO Store. Or check out Buff City Soap where the scents made in-house will fill your senses the moment you walk through the door. Maybe you’re looking for a unique nature shop that caters to your bird feeding hobby. In that case, head to Wild Birds Unlimited in Windsor Heights.

Unique Shopping Guide for Greater Des Moines

Anna Kayte’s Ladies Boutique Clothing

Featured Item: Bestsellers and New Arrivals
Description: At Anna Kayte’s Boutique in Grinnell, you’ll find affordable women’s clothing for summer, including floral tops and sleeveless dresses. Check out rompers and knit tanks, too. This month, attend Grinnell’s annual Ridiculous Day on Saturday, July 20, 2024 to shop Loralei’s along with other participating businesses.
annakaytes.com

Austad’s Golf – Des Moines

Featured Item: Custom Golf Club Fitting
Description: Book a fitting at Austad’s Golf in West Des Moines so you can save strokes and play your best game.
customfit.austads.com

b.shannon designs

Featured Item: Custom Jewelry
Description: Find wearable art pieces designed by Brooke Sutphin at b.shannon designs in Winterset. b.shannon designs will also be at the Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset on Oct. 12 – 13, 2024.
bshannondesigns.com

Buff City Soap

Featured Item: Seasonal Soaps
Description: Immerse yourself in Buff City scents handmade daily at the Ankeny and Johnston makery locations. This summer, try out seasonal soaps like Berry Chantilly, Bordeaux Cherry, Limone Di Sole and Slice of Summer. Watch this video of how Slice of Summer becomes soap bars, laundry soap, wick candles and more.
buffcitysoap.com

Frisian Farms

Featured Item: Gouda Cheese
Description: The fresh curds you’ll find at this Mahaska County cheese farm are so, so good! Between Pella and Oskaloosa, the Frisian Farms Cheese House has curds, aged gouda, smoked gouda and more available for purchase.
frisianfarms.com

Jordan Creek Town Center

Featured Item: LEGO Store (New in 2024!)
Description: At Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, the new LEGO Store is helping to build a community of problem solvers. Discover featured sets, personalize your own miniature and more when you visit this awesome addition to DSM.
jordancreektowncenter.com

K. Renee

Featured Item: Home Furnishings
Description: If you’re looking for luxury furniture to create an elegant living space, K. Renee in West Des Moines has timeless pieces you’ll love for the bedroom, dining room, office, living room and outdoor living spaces. Visit the showroom, book an in-home appointment and create a beautiful place to spend your time.
krenee.com

Loralei’s Gift Shoppe

Featured Item: Vintage Home Décor
Description: Historic downtown Grinnell is where you’ll find themed home accents from Loralei’s Gift Shoppe. This month, attend Grinnell’s annual Ridiculous Day on Saturday, July 20, 2024 to shop Loralei’s along with other participating businesses.
loraleisgrinnell.com

The Des Moines Art Center Museum Shop and A-ha! Store at the Science Center of Iowa offer unique shopping opportunities in Downtown Des Moines, too! These shops located within family-friendly attractions are must-explore retail spaces. At The Museum Shop, pick up an art book, bookmark, piece of jewelry or handbag. At the A-ha! Store, explore STEM-inspired games, kits and toys as well as other fun items!

Simple Treasures

Featured Item: Home Décor
Description: Modern and vintage finds await at Simple Treasures in downtown Pella. Create an interior you love with kitchen and dining, floral décor, candles, stationary and more.
simpletreasures.com

White Cottage Market

Featured Item: Vintage Antiques
Description: Shop vintage antiques at White Cottage Market in Winterset. It’s only open one weekend a month so check the White Cottage Market Facebook page for dates!
facebook.com/whitecottagemarket

Wild Birds Unlimited

Featured Item: Bird Feeders
Description: From bird feeders to seed blends, Wild Birds Unlimited in Windsor Heights has it all. Find discounts and events on the Wild Birds Unlimited Facebook page, and don’t forget to check out the Nature Centered Podcast, too!
desmoines.wbu.com

WineStyles

Featured Item: Wide Selection of Wines
Description: The selection of wines at WineStyles at The District at Prairie Trail is extensive. And on Saturday, July 13, 2024, attend a Rosé All Day event where you’ll try 10 perfectly pink sippers before you head to Ankeny SummerFest.
winestyles.com/ankeny

Spending a day in Greater Des Moines (DSM) means you’ll have the chance to experience several unique local shopping destinations. It’s easy to support local businesses, have fun with the family and take in all that the region has to offer. Find events from local retailers and things to do in DSM communities all year round at DSMpartnership.com.