Food Scene
Upscale sports bar, excellent food, family friendly & great service. While they are most famous for their burgers with their Best Burger in Iowa win they have a variety of other excellent choices as well. Even better this restaurant is only a few blocks away.
8 locals recommend
Brick City Grill
2640 Stange RdUpscale sports bar, excellent food, family friendly & great service. While they are most famous for their burgers with their Best Burger in Iowa win they have a variety of other excellent choices as well. Even better this restaurant is only a few blocks away.
The Cafe
2616 Northridge PkwyLocally grown food, homemade dessert, and a great cup of coffee!
Sightseeing
Beautiful and historical Iowa State University campus. Especially a must see in the autumn with all the fall foliage.
19 locals recommend
Iowa State University
2433 Union DrBeautiful and historical Iowa State University campus. Especially a must see in the autumn with all the fall foliage.
Parks & Nature
Moore Memorial Park
3050 Northridge PkwyGreat hiking trails, play grounds and excellent scenery.
Large walking trails with more than 3 miles of trails around the lake. Paddle board, kayak and fishing.
26 locals recommend
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
5205 Grand AveLarge walking trails with more than 3 miles of trails around the lake. Paddle board, kayak and fishing.
This is a little bit of a drive from Ames, but it is totally worth it. Hiking trails, kids can play in the water, camping, and beautiful scenery. During times with excessive precipitation check the website to ensure that it is open as flooding can occur.
31 locals recommend
Ledges State Park
1515 P AveThis is a little bit of a drive from Ames, but it is totally worth it. Hiking trails, kids can play in the water, camping, and beautiful scenery. During times with excessive precipitation check the website to ensure that it is open as flooding can occur.