The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand

The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand encompasses the commercial, neighborhood and arts & culture offerings in the Des Moines district that stretches from 15th Street to 43rd Street, South of Grand to Waterworks Park and north to I-235. The Avenues district is rich with historic character, independent businesses, a vibrant dining scene and family-oriented offerings. The Avenues reflect the esteem of the area, which includes anchor institutions such as the Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines University and Terrace Hill, over 200 businesses and seven neighborhood organizations.

A signature event of The Avenues is "Ingersoll Live," an annual street festival meant to bring together all that is wonderful about this district.

The Avenues renaming is the latest step in a decades-long effort to advance the district as a premiere destination with proximity to downtown, but a vibrancy all its own.