Guidebook for Ames
Food Scene
Hickory Park
1404 S Duff AveBest local barbecue joint!
Upper scale eatery, great for special occasions, and brunch. Locally sourced food prepared by excellent chefs.
16 locals recommend
Provisions Lot F
2400 N Loop DrUpper scale eatery, great for special occasions, and brunch. Locally sourced food prepared by excellent chefs.
Jethro's has great BBQ, great place to go with the family. It can get really busy during peak meal times, so my suggestion would be to go to earlier or later than normal.
Jethro's BBQ Steak n' Chop
1301 Buckeye AveJethro's has great BBQ, great place to go with the family. It can get really busy during peak meal times, so my suggestion would be to go to earlier or later than normal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Della Viti
323 Main StGreat place to enjoy wine tasting in a fun atmosphere.
McFly's is a 80 retro themed bar located just off of the Main Street Cultural District. Offering Hot food, karaoke, live music, pub trivia, and Ames' only Mega Jenga!
McFly's
115 5th StMcFly's is a 80 retro themed bar located just off of the Main Street Cultural District. Offering Hot food, karaoke, live music, pub trivia, and Ames' only Mega Jenga!
Sightseeing
Beautiful butterfly garden and grounds. Located within a mile of the house.
38 locals recommend
Reiman Gardens
1407 University BlvdBeautiful butterfly garden and grounds. Located within a mile of the house.
Parks & Nature
Walking, biking and running paths, lake is great for canoeing or kayaking,
26 locals recommend
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
5205 Grand AveWalking, biking and running paths, lake is great for canoeing or kayaking,
Arts & Culture
Octagon Center For the Arts
427 Douglas AveSmall, local art gallery. Open 10-5:30.
Entertainment & Activities
Perfect Games has Bowling, Laser Tag, and Arcade Games. Fun for the entire group!
9 locals recommend
Perfect Games
1320 Dickinson AvePerfect Games has Bowling, Laser Tag, and Arcade Games. Fun for the entire group!