Few counties can provide such a range of unique shopping experiences. When a gift from the big box store simply won’t do, seek out the independently owned shops and boutiques across the county for items such as pottery, herbs, shoes, guitars, antiques and much more.
Adel Flowers and Gifts
611 S. Nile Kinnick Dr., Adel
800.562.3329 • 515.993.4884
adelflowers@gmail.com
www.adelflowers.com
Located under the same roof as Harvey’s Greenhouse, Adel Flowers and Gifts is Dallas County’s newest flower and gift store. Featuring fresh cut flowers, silk and dried arrangements, balloons, candles and house plants, Adel Flowers and Gifts is a great party or special occasion store. Order anywhere, anytime at the Teleflora website: www.adelflowers.com.
Adel Winterset TV & Appliance
916 Main, Adel
515.993.4287
www.adelwintersettv.com
Serving central Iowa for 50 years, Adel Winterset TV & Appliance has a full line of name brand electronics, appliances, heating and cooling units, grills and smokers. The store is family owned and operated, proudly servicing what they sell.
Adel Quilting & Dry Goods
909 Prairie St., Adel
515.993.1170
adel.quilting@mchsi.com
www.adelquilting.com
Adel Quilting & Dry Goods Co. has been dubbed “The Little Quilt Shop on the Prairie.” Filled with fabric and quilting supplies on antique displays, a visit here is like a trip back to the dry goods shops of the late 1800s.
Alice’s Haus Dresin, LTD
924 Otley, Perry
515.465.4750
Mon. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-2
Located in a reproduction old church, Alice’s Haus Dresin is a must see in your travels to Perry. Alice will help you with all of your decorating needs, from picking out paint colors, window treatments and counter tops, to showing you her wide array of home furniture and home accessories.
Betsy Peterson Designs
21770 141st St. Perry
515.465.4278
betsypetersondesigns@gmail.com
Open by appointment or chance
Housed in a new barn located on her property, Betsy Peterson Designs is known for its whimsical folk art. The barn houses both a gallery and working studio. Pottery by Betsy’s husband, Eric Peterson, is also on display and for sale. Open by chance or appointment.
Ben Franklin Variety
1221 Second St., Perry
515.465.4825
Mon.-Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. noon-4
Ben Franklin Variety in Perry is three stores in one! Enjoy a nostalgic trip into the past while shopping at Ben Franklin, Pattee Dry Goods and Framemeister. Located in three neighboring, beautifully restored buildings in Perry’s historic district. Ben Franklin Variety features custom framing, nostalgic toys, a quilters paradise, floral and more!
Flowers By Donna Jean
215 S. Main St., Woodward
515.438.2557 • www.flowersbydonnajean.com
Mon.-Fri. 9-5 p.m., Sat. 9-2 p.m.
Located on Main Street in Woodward, Flowers by Donna Jean resides in a lovingly restored 1800’s building. Complete with restored tin ceilings and wood floors, Donna Jean’s is more than a full service florist of 20 years. Shop 3,000 square feet of gifts, collectibles, period and Shabby Chic furniture and unique garden art. Sample select Iowa wines and shop the works of local artists.
Garden Gate Antiques
209 S. 10th St., Adel
515.993.3572 • bnlaw@worldnet.att.net
www.thegardengateantiques.com
Mon.-Sat. 10-5 p.m.
Just two blocks off Main Street and less than one block from the Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail, Garden Gate Antiques is known for expertly displayed fine antiques and vintage creations. Garden Gate Antiques is where “reasonable prices prevail.”
Görtz Haus Gallery & Bistro
408 E 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111
In the heart of Grimes lies an eclectic landmark, Görtz Haus Gallery & Bistro. Görtz Haus is an art gallery, flower shop, custom frame store and bistro serving lunch and dinner. Görtz Haus is also a wonderful location for weddings, receptions and special events. All this is located in a restored historic church.
Harvey Floral Greenhouse & Garden Center
611 Nile Kinnick Drive S., Adel
515.993.3916 • mryharvey@aol.com
www.harveyfloral.com
Located just outside Des Moines in Adel, Harvey’s Greenhouse and Garden Center has been family owned and operated for more than 100 years. With 16 greenhouses full of a wide variety of plants, Harvey Floral is the complete gardening solution for all your needs.
Joebgen Shoe Store
1121 Second Street, Perry
(515) 465-4532
“If they don’t have, it they’ll find it for you!” They are a full-service shoe store with QUALITY brand names that LAST! Cool brands like Born, Keen, SAS, Red Wing, New Balance, Dansko and many more. Make sure to check out Joebgen’s fashionable accessories of purses, scarves, socks, hats and gloves.
Mary Rose
125 Warford St., Perry
515.465.4222 • www.maryrosecollection.com
This beautifully restored building housing Mary Rose is packed with hand-crafted gifts, artwork by local artists, stained glass and antiques. For a unique shopping experience, stop by the Mary Rose.
McKee Auto and RV
400 First Avenue, Perry
(515) 465-3564
www.mckeeauto.com
We strive to give our customers the best quality service possible, “WE ARE HERE TO HELP!” We offer a great selection of RVs for your dream vacation and travel needs, as well as a wide array of high quality vehicles. We desire that your car and RV buying be as hassle-free as possible which includes the parts and services that are available for your investment.
Orscheln Farm & Home Supply
2905 East Willis Avenue, Perry
(515) 465-5311
“Answers and Low Prices Down Every Aisle” is what you will find in this multi-faceted farm and home store. You will find everything from tires, tools, pet supplies, clothing, lawn and garden items - something for every reason and season is at Orscheln’s.
Perry Paint and Design
1216 Second St., Perry
515.465.4472 • jenny@perrypaintanddesign.com
www.perrypaintanddesign.com
Perry Paint and Design is your one-stop home improvement design store. Featuring Benjamin Moore paint, window treatments, floor coverings, glass and equipment rentals, Perry Paint and Design meets all of your decorating needs.
Picket Fence Creamery
14583 S. Avenue, Woodward
515.438.2697
www.picketfencecreamery.net
Picket Fence Creamery is an 80-acre family owned and operated dairy farm, creamery and country store located just off Highway 141 at Woodward exit 138. Jeff, Jill, Jenna and James Burkhart milk 80 Jersey cows and pasteurize and bottle the milk onsite. Their store offers skim, 2 percent, and whole milk; butter; ice cream; whipping cream; cheese curds; and their own beef and pork. Picket Fence also has a fine assortment of Iowa wines and food from more than 90 Iowa families.
Stitches in Time
1201 Second Street, Perry
515.465.3294