When clients ask – I say “Yes! West Des Moines!”
West Des Moines is the largest suburb just west of Des Moines, straddling the junction of highways I-35 and I-80. The area started as a railroad town, but now is also a retail and business hub. West Des Moines has been recognized by business and economic analysts as a Best Place to Live and Do Business. Here are some things you will find.
HISTORICAL VALLEY JUNCTION | 217 5TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 | 515-222-3642
Link: www.valleyjunction.com
Historic Valley Junction is home to over 150 specialty shops, restaurants, and services and the single largest collection of independent businesses in Greater Des Moines. Check out their year round list of activities, festivals and farmer markets
JORDAN CREEK TOWN CENTER | 101 JORDAN CREEK PARKWAY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 | 515-440-6255
Link: www.jordancreektowncenter.com
Jordan Creek Town Center offers a retail experience indoor and out. Explore a new way to shop in this giant lifestyle center that’s filled with a collection of upscale brand names in a park-like atmosphere complete with a lakefront boardwalk and a 20-screen movie theater.
VALLEY WEST MALL | 1551 VALLEY WEST DRIVE, SUITE 400 | (515) 225-3632
Link: valleywestmall.com
High end department stores, shops and national retailers
WEST GLEN TOWN CENTER | 5465 MILLS CIVIC PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 | 515-223-7885
Link: www.westglentowncenter.com
West Glen has something for all interests: good meals, trendy clothes, beautiful apartments, and more.
Schools – Public, Private, Community College, Universities