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
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
Arts & Culture
Iowa State Center
1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011, USA
Food & Drink
Lockwood Cafe
4625 Reliable St #3713, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Nightlife
London Underground
212 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
McFarland Park
56461 180th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
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
Food & Drink
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
111 Main St #101, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Shopping
North Grand Mall
2801 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
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
Sports & Recreation
Perfect Games
Bowling alley, 2-story laser-tag arena & video arcade with a pizza parlor & a sports bar.
1320 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Family
Playground For Kids
2401 SE Tones Dr Ste 7, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Food & Drink
Provisions Lot F
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
2400 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Outdoors
Reiman Gardens
14-acre park featuring seasonal flowerbeds, a butterfly exhibit, sculptures, tours, lectures & more.
1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011, USA
Food & Drink
Roni's Mac Bar - Ames
2702 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Arts & Culture
Stephens Auditorium
Large, multilevel theater at Iowa State University featuring concerts, plays & other events.
1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011, USA
Food & Drink
The Cafe
Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.
2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.
Old-school, wood-lined mainstay, open since 1979, baking pizzas with many different types of crust.
129 Main St #101, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
The Mucky Duck Pub
Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.
3100 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Nightlife
Time Out
120 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Food & Drink
Tosca
Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.
303 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Family
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
2829 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Nightlife
Wallaby's Bar and Grille
Contemporary game-day hangout with a deck serving American eats, draft beer & cocktails.
2733 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Nightlife
Welch Ave. Station
Enduring watering hole featuring daily drink specials, live DJs, pool tables & big-screen TVs.
207 Welch Ave Ste 101, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Nightlife
Whiskey River Ames
Upbeat haunt featuring American pub grub & lots of beers on tap, plus pool tables & drink specials.
134 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA