10AM - 6PM
213 5th St, West Des Moines
Gift Shops
“If you want the best gifts or fun items in this entire town!!! Check out Val in Valley Junction at Bings.What a game changing place to find the most unique and telling gifts that will make you or that special person smile.Thanks again Val!!!!”
“I own over 20+ items from Bozz Prints and couldn't speak highly enough about them. The designs are unique, the shirts and prints are high-quality, and the customer service is amazing!”
“Very pleased with the great customer service and array of local products they offer. Last week they sent 50+ gift baskets for us without any issues. Our customers really enjoyed the variety of local fare included. Thanks Heart of Iowa - we’ll be back!”
10AM - 5:30PM
234 5th St, West Des Moines
Gift Shops
“I have purchased many goodies from this adorable shop for myself (decor or paper goods), my kiddos (puzzles and other little cute things) and for gifts as well. The staff were very friendly and conversational during my visit. They also knew a lot about the products and made recommendations/told me about local items. I would highly recommend a visit for anyone searching for really fun and unique gifts for anyone on their list!”
“This lovely shop and sales people will not disappoint you! Neither will their items! Always there to help with their up to fashion style in home decor, clothing,accessories or jewelry!! And baby gifts.”
10AM - 5:30PM
138 5th St, West Des Moines
Gift Shops
“Something for everyone! Home decor, kitchen gifts, kids books and toys and clothes for women (in extended sizes!?), children and men. Great selection of men’s gifts and apothecary which is hard to find in Valley Junction. A must stop shop when supporting local retail is Des Moines.”
“As a person using a mobility device, aka a rolling walker, I struggle going into stores that have lots of little items. This store’s aisles and places to walk through were immaculate snd easy to navigate. A lot of times, I skip shopping in similar stores, because my mobility device is a hinderance, and I can’t safely shop the store. When I was there on April 4th, 2025, I was able to safely shop and look with no issues or assistance needed, which rarely happens. The people working were extremely helpful and kind. I hope this continues and spreads to other places. This store is proof that ADA compliance is possible, and fun items are for everyone!”
“Absolutely loved working with Alex for a 40th birthday candle making session! All of us ladies had a great time and learned so much about the process. She explains every step, has plenty of scents to mix and match with, fun items to add details with and is easy to work with. Highly recommend!”
“What an incredible experience! They have so many fun things to check out, extremely kind and helpful staff! I was amazed by the free gift wrapping and how elegantly it was done! I just can’t say enough good things. Highly recommend shopping here!”
“Dillon gave me the best customer service ever when I stopped in for a cone of chocolate covered strawberries!!! He was fast and friendly and this store has smoothies and other great HEALTHY TREATS!!! Stop by and see him!!!”
“The only reason why I'm giving it 5 stars is because I can't rate it any higher. The environment and the people who work here have a great vibe around them giving it an all around good experience. Everyone is super polite, understanding, and will do anything they can to help out, I've bought a few things from here and they are very reliable, so reliable I've sent friends this way and they've said the same thing. They have a very nice and large variety, from default pipes, to animal or gandalf pipes, etc. Everything they have is displayed in a very nice fashion and makes everything look good. I look forward to buying from here again!”
“We enjoyed spending time at this small but enjoyable zoo. We enjoyed seeing the red pandas. We were surprised in the Australian section that the wallabies were free roaming! We had fun feeding a giraffe (extra cost, but reasonable). We did not ride the little train around the zoo. The zoo is easy to get around.”
4:30AM - 9:30PM
Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines
Gift Shops
“Literally this Hudson News had the friendliest cashier I've ever encountered at an airport. For not a huge store, I thought this Hudson News had a pretty solid variety. Their book selection was great, I even liked how much stuff they had for kids. I've tried to buy my son a book at the airport before to help entertain him and some spots have nothing that is kid friendly. The snacks also had a great variety. Of course the prices are on par with every other airport Hudson News there is. Overall this was a really pleasant shopping experience with a very friendly cashier wishing everyone safe travels.”
“Our family had an amazing time sad we couldn't do corn maze due to having sleeping baby and noway to get stroller on wagon to go to corn maze but still had great time”