Lincoln Highway Hideaway
Local Towns
Ames has so many great features including some great places to shop including Target, North Grand Mall(Kohl's, Gap, etc), Five Below, and Hobby Lobby. If you need to do a quick Walmart run, it is only about 12 minutes away!
Ames is home to the famous Hickory Park restaurant which offers an expansive menu filled with a variety of hickory smoked meats in generous portions.
Ames also is home to Iowa State University which features beautiful walking paths and a lovely pond with beautiful swans.
Ames 'Campus Town' restaurants include Jeff's Pizza, Blaze Pizza, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Stomping Grounds Coffee, Freddy's, and more!
8 locals recommend
Ames
Ames has so many great features including some great places to shop including Target, North Grand Mall(Kohl's, Gap, etc), Five Below, and Hobby Lobby. If you need to do a quick Walmart run, it is only about 12 minutes away!
Ames is home to the famous Hickory Park restaurant which offers an expansive menu filled with a variety of hickory smoked meats in generous portions.
Ames also is home to Iowa State University which features beautiful walking paths and a lovely pond with beautiful swans.
Ames 'Campus Town' restaurants include Jeff's Pizza, Blaze Pizza, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Stomping Grounds Coffee, Freddy's, and more!
Something Blue
Bridal Shop
Want to hit up Kohls, TJMaxx, Bath and Body and more? Here is where you will find all those great places!
9 locals recommend
North Grand Mall station
Want to hit up Kohls, TJMaxx, Bath and Body and more? Here is where you will find all those great places!
HomeGoods
1505 Buckeye AvenueYour home decor store. At HomeGoods, you don't go shopping, you go finding.
Ames Main Street is home to more than 50 locally-owned specialty retail shops, art galleries and restaurants in the heart of a Main Street Iowa community.
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Main Street
Main StreetAmes Main Street is home to more than 50 locally-owned specialty retail shops, art galleries and restaurants in the heart of a Main Street Iowa community.
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Sightseeing
Visit Iowa State University for many beautiful walking paths, a pond with lovely swans, and amazing historic buildings.
19 locals recommend
Iowa State University
2433 Union DrVisit Iowa State University for many beautiful walking paths, a pond with lovely swans, and amazing historic buildings.
The High Trestle Trail Bridge is a family favorite. Great views, neat history, and a great place to exercise by walking or biking!
16 locals recommend
High Trestle Trail Bridge
2335 Qf LnThe High Trestle Trail Bridge is a family favorite. Great views, neat history, and a great place to exercise by walking or biking!
Ada Hayden is a gorgeous lake with a walking trail all around it. This is a great place to fish, kayak, and see wildlife like ducks, geese, swans, deer, and other water fowl. This is popular attraction for biking, roller skating, walking and running.
26 locals recommend
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
5205 Grand AveAda Hayden is a gorgeous lake with a walking trail all around it. This is a great place to fish, kayak, and see wildlife like ducks, geese, swans, deer, and other water fowl. This is popular attraction for biking, roller skating, walking and running.
Incredible gardens and an amazing butterfly house. A must see and a great place for kids!
38 locals recommend
Reiman Gardens
1407 University BlvdIncredible gardens and an amazing butterfly house. A must see and a great place for kids!
Food scene
EL Mezcalito
1200 6th StreetSo yummy! We recommend the Guadalajara special.
Absolutely delicious Mexican. Fajitas, burritos, and Mexican Fettucine are our favorites!
Mi Casita Restaurant
1115 6th StAbsolutely delicious Mexican. Fajitas, burritos, and Mexican Fettucine are our favorites!
Alley's Pizza
508 West Lincoln HighwayAmazing pizza, sandwiches and salads! Available for pick up or delivery.
George's Pizza
1220 6th StA local favorite.
Starbuck's Drive-In
1620 Lincoln HwyA local favorite that has great food and amazing ice cream! Try the hurricanes!
Hickory Park Restaurant Co, established in 1970, has become an Ames tradition! Hickory Park’s reputation has flourished from an expansive menu filled with a variety of hickory smoked meats served in generous portions. There is certainly something for everyone with over 100 menu selections. Your placemat is filled with old fashioned parlor sundaes, so make sure you stay for the ice cream!
25 locals recommend
Hickory Park
1404 S Duff AveHickory Park Restaurant Co, established in 1970, has become an Ames tradition! Hickory Park’s reputation has flourished from an expansive menu filled with a variety of hickory smoked meats served in generous portions. There is certainly something for everyone with over 100 menu selections. Your placemat is filled with old fashioned parlor sundaes, so make sure you stay for the ice cream!
A beautiful, nice sit down restaurant with great atmosphere. The food is locally grown and the menu changes each season. Delicious and exquisite food!
16 locals recommend
Provisions Lot F
2400 N Loop DrA beautiful, nice sit down restaurant with great atmosphere. The food is locally grown and the menu changes each season. Delicious and exquisite food!
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch featuring locally sourced, Iowa Inspired food and signature cocktails!
The IowaStater Restaurant
2100 Green Hills DriveServing breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch featuring locally sourced, Iowa Inspired food and signature cocktails!
Aunt Maudes cherishes a casual personal style , delivering hospitality, superb service, and excellent cuisine.
11 locals recommend
Aunt Maudes
547 Main StAunt Maudes cherishes a casual personal style , delivering hospitality, superb service, and excellent cuisine.
The Spice offers authentic Thai cuisine in a stylish and sophisticated, yet relaxed environment.
6 locals recommend
The Spice Thai Cuisine
402 Main StThe Spice offers authentic Thai cuisine in a stylish and sophisticated, yet relaxed environment.
Blaze Pizza
2320 Lincoln Way
West Street Deli
2810 West St
The Cafe
2616 Northridge Pkwy
The Grove Cafe
124 Main St
Burgie's Coffee & Tea Co.
110 Airport Rd
Farm Grounds
1026 6th St
Bricktown Bakery
1105 6th St
Wallaby's Bar and Grille
2733 Stange Rd
Wasabi Ames
926 S 16th St
The Mucky Duck Pub
3100 S Duff Ave
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
320 S 16th St
The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.
129 Main St
Cafe Beaudelaire
2504 Lincoln Way
Cafe Diem
229 Main St
Jeff's Pizza Shop
2402 Lincoln Way