The best picnic spots in Ames

Moore Memorial Park Gazebo and Picnic table

It’s picnic season, folks! If you’re wondering about the best places to enjoy nature and eat aesthetically pleasing food, we got you covered.   Load your car up with a cooler, food, drinks and maybe even a charCUTErie board to display all of your yummy food. Once you have your supplies ready, there are lots […]

Ames Independence Day Fireworks Show

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Independence Day is right around the corner! Get excited for the spectacular fireworks show sponsored by Discover Ames community grant dollars. When and where The Ames community fireworks show will be east of Jack Trice Stadium on Monday, July 3. The fireworks will start at dusk, which is expected to be around 9:30 p.m. Parking […]

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day in Ames

A father and daughter stroll through the tulips at Reiman Gardens on Father's Day.

If you are wondering how to celebrate Father’s Day with the people you love, look no further. Here is your Father’s Day itinerary for a perfect day with the family. Morning All the dads out there better be sleeping in! Once you wake up from your peaceful slumber, go get some delicious brunch! We recommend […]

Places to Fathers Day Shop in Ames

Green suit on mannequin. Light blue undershirt. Behind the mannequin there are more button downs and dress shirts on a brown wall.

Father’s deserve the world. So don’t shop online for that special Dad! You’ll find the perfect gift in Ames.   Moorman Clothier Everyone needs an outfit they look their best in. Stop in at Moorman Clothier for the finest tailored suits, dress shirts, and quality Cyclone gear, so your dad can feel good and look […]

Ames RAGBRAI Town Hall meetings set for June 22

Bicyclists from RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, will be arriving in Ames on Tuesday, July 25, and spending the night before continuing their eastward ride across the state. To provide an overview of the event, including information on how to get involved, two Town Hall meetings have been scheduled for 1 […]

Where To Shop In Ames This Summer

Two locals posing with their new bags after shopping in downtown Ames.

Are you in need of some new summer clothing? Look no further! Here are a few of the best places to shop this summer In Ames.   Barefoot Campus Outfitters Rep Iowa State merch for the summer! With hats, sunglasses, t-shirts, and of course, the signature striped overalls, you will have a chic Cyclone creation […]

A Summer Music Guide for Ames

Guy in red shirt with guitar performing and singing out outside.

There is music in the air all summer long in Ames! Here is an A-Z Summer Music Guide with some of the best places you can find live music in Ames this summer!   Alluvial Brewing Alluvial Brewing is a great place to drink deliciously crafted beer and listen to wonderful music! They have live […]

Hairball announced as headliner for RAGBRAI Ames

Get ready to rock: Hairball is coming to Ames on July 25. Called a “bombastic celebration of arena rock,” Hairball is like 20 concerts in one night. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming fans is a rock’n’roll experience you won’t soon forget. Hairball will headline an evening filled with musical entertainment, food vendors, […]

Sweets, treats, and desserts tour of Ames

Two children enjoy homemade ice cream at Marmalade Moon in Ames, Iowa.

We all get a sweet tooth from time to time. The next time you find yourself craving a sweet treat, indulge in these best-of-Ames delights: Crumbl Cookies First, try the weekly rotating cookie flavors at Crumbl Cookies. Crumbl Cookies made its debut in Ames last fall, and has been a staple sweet treat since. Hickory […]

515 Week Celebration May 15-19

A live band playing on Main Street in downtown Ames.

Calling all those who live, work, and play in the 515 area code! Downtown Ames is hosting 515 Week, a weeklong celebration filled with different events happening each day of the week, including family night, a food truck showdown, history walk, and live music. There’s something fun for everyone!   View this post on Instagram […]

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