Ames, Story County, IA
Places to go in Ames
49 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
Food & Drink
Alluvial Brewing Company
3715 W 190th St, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Food & Drink
Aunt Maude's
Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.
547 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
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
Food & Drink
Boulder Tap House
114 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
Brookside Park
Recreational green space featuring volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields & a wading pool.
1325 6th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
Brookside Park
Recreational green space featuring volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields & a wading pool.
1325 6th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Burgie's Coffee | South Ames
110 Airport Rd, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Cabin Coffee Co.
Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.
2721 E 13th St #101, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Cafe Beaudelaire
Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.
2504 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Food & Drink
Cafe Diem
229 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Cafe Milo
Chic coffee shop offering artisanal coffee & tea, along with Wi-Fi & light daytime eats.
4800 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Outdoors
Center Grove Orchard
32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046, USA
Food & Drink
Clayton Farms Salads
2435 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Cornbred Barbecue
Warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.
526 Main St #106, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Arts & Culture
Dahlberg Portraits
404 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Nightlife
Della Viti
323 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Shopping
Dog·Eared Books
203 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.
320 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
El Azteca
Modest restaurant offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos & chili rellenos, plus a bar area.
2120 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Flame and Skewer
823 Wheeler St #5, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Wellness
Heroic Hair
209 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Hickory Park
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.
1404 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
Inis Grove Park
Large recreation area with basketball & tennis courts, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & trails.
Red Oak Shelter, 2500 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA