Food and Fun in Dogtown with an Economic Development Twist! University Avenue in front of Drake is buzzing with economic activity!  Streetscapes are being improved, new restaurants are opening, and a new hotel is now open. The new Harkin Institute will be open by the end of this year and a remodeled Varsity Cinema will become the new home of the Des Moines Film Society.  Come see all of this and more during a Walking Tour of the newly forming Dogtown Business and Entertainment District.

Tour Highlights Include:
- Free Appetizers and Tastings at Several Restaurants
- Gift bag with Coupons, Giveaways, and Door Prizes
- Developers and Community Leaders will be on hand to highlight 
projects and improvements.
- Door Prizes including several gift certificates to some of our participating restaurants.