Ames, Story County, IA
Places to go in Ames
11 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Park with a fishing lake, hiking & biking trails, picnic shelter & wetlands for bird-watching.
5205 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Bandshell Park
Long-running city park with a large bandstand, picnic area, playground & public restrooms.
Duff Ave & 6th St, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Brookside Park
Recreational green space featuring volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields & a wading pool.
1325 6th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Brookside Park
Recreational green space featuring volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields & a wading pool.
1325 6th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Center Grove Orchard
32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046, USA
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Inis Grove Park
Large recreation area with basketball & tennis courts, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & trails.
Red Oak Shelter, 2500 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Iowa Arboretum & Gardens
This 348-acre reserve has self-guided woodland trails with scenic overlooks, deep ravines & streams.
1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA 50156, USA
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McFarland Park
56461 180th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Moore Memorial Park
Large city park with big shelters with electrical outlets for private events, grills & a bike path.
3050 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA 50014, USA
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North River Valley Park
Public park offering rental picnic pavilions, BBQ grills, horseshoes pits & sand volleyball courts.
725 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Reiman Gardens
14-acre park featuring seasonal flowerbeds, a butterfly exhibit, sculptures, tours, lectures & more.
1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011, USA