Discover donuts in Ames
June 2 is National Donut Day, but we think every day should be Donut Day! Here are some great places to snag a donut around Ames. Van Hemert’s Dutch Oven Bakery near downtown serves up tasty creations daily. Try their sour cream donuts for a little bit of tang or feed your sweet tooth […]
Get ready for 515 Day + weekend
Celebrate 515 Day on Friday, May 13 in downtown Ames, and continue the fun throughout the weekend. 515 Day, typically held on 5/15, is a spring celebration for those who live, work, visit, and play in the 515 area code. This year’s event begins on 5/13 and includes a block party with family-friendly activities, special […]
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau launches ‘Discover Ames’ brand
The Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that starting Monday, May 9 the organization will, for marketing and promotional purposes, be known as Discover Ames. “Our goals for the new Discover Ames identity are to simplify and strengthen our brand, expand our destination marketing outreach, and present a unified voice for Ames tourism,” said […]
Stop and smell the roses this week in Ames!
It’s been said that April showers bring May flowers, and Ames is experiencing beautiful blooms! Get inspired by a blossoming new season and refresh yourself with local goods right here in Ames. Visit the Iowa Arboretum just outside of Ames and explore beautiful trees, flowers, and grasses. This recreational resource houses many plants native […]
Social media accounts in Ames you can’t miss
Are you following these awesome Ames social media accounts? Here are some you should be following if you want to keep up with local events, trends and deals! Prairie Moon Winery is an awesome page to follow for the wine and cheese connoisseur. You’ll find giveaways and sangria recipes on your feed from them. Following […]
Spend St. Patrick’s Day in Ames
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and there is no better place to celebrate than Ames! Get outside and enjoy the spring greenery, wear green, or drink green beverages to show your festiveness. Search for a four-leaf clover at the Iowa Arboretum among their diverse botanical collection. When March brings its seasonal peaceful weather, find […]
Paint the town green: Ways to be eco-friendly in Ames
Spring is a great time to celebrate GOING GREEN. Here’s some ways to be eco-friendly in Ames: Start by taking CyRide to the destinations we’ve listed below. With convenient stops located all around our beautiful city, CyRide takes you off your feet while helping you reduce your footprint. Save on gas and ride clean with […]
Ames set to host high school boys’ State Golf Tournaments through 2024
Ames will be the new home of Iowa high school boys’ spring golf championships. The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) has partnered with three courses and the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau (Ames CVB) to hold the State Golf Tournaments in Classes 3A, 2A, and 1A in one community for 2022, 2023, and 2024. […]
Ames Community Grant awarded to 28 local organizations
The Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau (Ames CVB) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Community Grant Program. More than $86,000 was awarded to 28 organizations for events and activities occurring in calendar year 2022. This is the 16th year of the Community Grant Program. In total, the Ames CVB has awarded $1,045,358 in grants. […]
Happy New Year! Take a hike!
What better way to start the New Year than with a hike? Take a New Year’s Day hike at Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor in Ames. It’s sponsored by the Community Academy and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The trail is paved (and plowed if necessary). There’s even a scavenger hunt for the kids. […]
