‘Tis the season for holiday drinks
With the holidays around the corner, seasonal drinks are a must-have. Try out these festive drinks in Ames before they’re gone for the season. Cheers! Milo Butterbeer from Café Milo A twist on a traditional chai tea latte, this Harry Potter-inspired treat consists of chai, your choice of milk, toffee nut and vanilla syrup, and […]
Places to buy unique and local gifts in Ames
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and it’s time to get serious about shopping! We’ve created this list, and checked it twice, of the best shops in Ames to buy unique gifts – for everyone on your list. For the person who’s always burning a candle: Oak Lane Candle Co. is a local candle […]
How to entertain guests in Ames over the holidays
Entertaining out-of-town guests this holiday season? Add these 10 fun-filled activities to your to-do list to treat them to the full Ames experience! Walk through a real-life winter wonderland at Reiman Garden’s Winter Wonderscape Light Show. This is more than just a light show – the seasonal attraction features 17-acres of glittering lights, walk-through tunnels, […]
Celebrate the season in Ames
Now that the big “Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend” has passed, what do we do now? Turns out, there’s so much more to do in Ames and the surrounding area! Here are a few ideas: Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show With a wide variety of dazzling light installations throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this […]
Curb National Cookie Day Cravings in Ames
Cookie cravings on National Cookie Day hit different. This National Cookie Day, December 4, spend your day indulging in all the delicacies Ames has to offer! Whether you’re a classic chocolate chip lover or an adventurous cookie consumer, Ames has the perfect cookie for you. Cookie’s, etc. offers six classic flavors, each weighing almost a […]
Holiday gift guide for Iowa State Cyclone fans
Move over, red and green! This holiday season is all cardinal and gold. Have a Cyclone superfan to buy gifts for? Rest easy – we’ve curated a list of unique gifts for every Cyclone lover. For the tailgating Cyclone Whether you call it “bags” or “cornhole”, this game is a staple for football Saturdays in […]
Give thanks…and shop local!
Make your lists and check them twice – shopping in Ames this holiday weekend is going to be NICE. Black Friday (Nov. 25) is typically one of the biggest shopping days of the year. In Ames, stores will be open extended hours. National retailers Walmart, Kohl’s, and Best Buy, for example, have announced that they […]
It’s a tradition!
Iowa State’s Homecoming is a celebration that starts on campus but spills out not just onto the football field but throughout the city of Ames. This year, Homecoming week runs Oct. 30 through Nov. 5. Here are some highlights of the 2022 celebration that are open to the Ames community: Homecoming Kickoff Celebration: Sunday, Oct. […]
Places for Pet Lovers in Ames
Have a furry friend that you love spending time with… or at least wish you did? Here are some ideas for pet parents and animal lovers alike in Ames! Per the City of Ames: Bring your pups to the Ames Dog Park at 605 Billy Sunday Rd for some off-the-leash fun! Dogs must have a […]
Discover art in Ames
Ames itself, with its picturesque scenery and beautiful, historic charm, is an artistic town at heart — and that includes supporting the arts! Check out these upcoming special events and some places in town to discover the work of Ames artists year-round. Octagon Center for the Arts Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit […]
