Sweep away winter with spring cleaning
Spring cleaning is right around the corner! Before you start scrubbing, level up your cleaning game with new products from these local stores in Ames. Nook & Nest Take a trip downtown to Nook & Nest to shop their hand-picked selection of home goods. Spruce up your home decor with unique decorations, or browse their […]
Best Places to Watch the Cyclones
Watching the Cyclones with a crowd of fans is always more fun than at home, but when you can’t make it in person, here are some places around Ames for catching a game. Welch Ave Station Located in Campustown, Welch Ave Station is beloved by locals and students alike. This bar is filled with dart […]
Local Brew Crawl
You’ve heard of a bar crawl. Meet the bar crawl’s sophisticated older sibling. A brew crawl. Spend a day trying all of these locally brewed sips, including fresh-brewed tea and coffee, delectable wine, and craft beer, all right here in Ames. Morning Cup of Joe Good morning! Start the brew crawl with a delicious, seasonally […]
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 […]
