Summer family-fun activities are here!
Warm weather is here, and long summer days simply beg for new activities – especially among our littlest Ames residents. Try these family-friendly locales in Ames to cure even the worst cases of the wiggles. Stop and smell the roses Nothing says summer quite like walking through Reiman Gardens. Take the kids to a hands-on […]
Shop sustainably in Ames, Iowa
Go green in March by shopping sustainably in Ames! Shopping sustainably has been on the rise in recent years – and for good reason. It saves natural resources, reduces our carbon footprint, supports fair and safe working conditions, and is all-around healthier for people and the planet. For the month of March, we challenge you […]
Guys weekend in Ames
Let’s hear it for the boys… ….who deserve a weekend away! Pick a weekend, round up the boys, and stay in Ames for a fun-filled weekend. Day 1: Morning Fill up on a hearty breakfast to kick off guys weekend. Stop at the Filling Station, a true Ames gem, for classic omelets, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast […]
Black-owned businesses in Ames, Iowa
To honor Black History Month, we’ve compiled a list of black-owned businesses in Ames to support. As February comes to a close, we encourage you to support these small businesses now, and in the future. Restaurants Wingstop 703 S Duff Ave Ste 101, Ames, IA 50010 Chicago Treats Food Truck Campustown Smoothies 200 Stanton Ave, […]
Picture yourself in Ames
Need an easy way to discover the city while sprucing up your Instagram page or taking portraits? Here are some of the best places in Ames for a photo background sure to wow your followers! Start in Downtown Ames and hit the many highlights this historic sector has to offer. Wrapped electric boxes serve as […]
An Instagrammable weekend of eats
Spend a weekend adding beautiful (and delicious) dishes to your Instagram feed. Try these uniquely Ames spots to spice up your tastebuds – and your influencer rating. Saturday breakfast in style Kick off your weekend with breakfast at Daytime Diner, a brunch and coffee spot serving up delicious eats, strong coffee, and good vibes. Pair […]
Unwind during your 5-9 in Ames
You’ve probably seen the TikTok trend of influencers glamorizing their “5-9” time after work. Wishing that was you? We’re here to give you a list of activities to romanticize your evening time, right here in Ames. Hit a workout class. To those of you who can’t seem to wake up in the morning to hit […]
Ames Community Grant awarded to 29 local organizations
Discover Ames has announced the recipients of its 2023 Community Grant Program. More than $104,000 was awarded to 29 organizations for events and activities occurring in calendar year 2023. This is the 17th year of the Community Grant Program. In total, Discover Ames (the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau) has awarded $1,149,805 in grants. The […]
Non-cheesy Valentine’s Day: Ames-style
Here in Ames, we like to take the road less traveled. Which is why we’ve compiled a list of non-cheesy Valentine’s Day dates for you and your significant other: Ames-style. Go on a hike. Take your favorite walking partner on a winter-weather hike at one of the many trails in and around Ames, like McFarland […]
Theme, logo unveiled for Ames overnight on 2023 RAGBRAI route
When cyclists participating in the Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa’s 50th anniversary ride this summer, they’ll stop overnight in a familiar place: Ames. This summer’s overnight towns were announced Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Iowa Events Center. Ames was an overnight stop on the original 1973 RAGBRAI route, and the city […]
