Altoona, IA · 50+ stores
Outlets of Des Moines
Outlets of Des Moines is an outlet shopping destination in Altoona, Iowa, with roughly 50+ outlet and factory stores. Shoppers know it for conveniently located, near adventureland. The center is run in the independent outlet format, so expect brand-operated factory stores with everyday markdowns plus deeper clearance sections toward the back of each unit.
- Conveniently located
- Near Adventureland
Discount depth Deepening+7
70Strong
Typical saving32–62% off
0%80% off retail
Dining
Eating at Outlets of Des Moines
Plan the break around the markdown windows: eat before noon or after 2 PM and you keep the best hours for shopping.
- Food CourtVariety
- StarbucksCoffee
Tips
Eating well on an outlet day
- Eat early. Food courts at outlet centers peak between 12:00 and 13:30, exactly when store staff are re-stocking clearance racks.
- Ask about dining offers at guest services — many centers bundle a food voucher into the VIP coupon booklet.
- Keep receipts together: some centers run spend-and-get promotions that include restaurant spend.