Ames Guidebook

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Food scene

Old-school, wood-lined mainstay, open since 1979, baking pizzas with many different types of crust. Best pizza in town! We recommend the Denver style crust (go crazy dip it in that honey, you may be surprised by how much you love it)!
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The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.
129 Main St
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Old-school, wood-lined mainstay, open since 1979, baking pizzas with many different types of crust. Best pizza in town! We recommend the Denver style crust (go crazy dip it in that honey, you may be surprised by how much you love it)!
No-nonsense breakfast & lunch joint known for huge pancakes & other homestyle eats, plus shakes.
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The Grove Cafe
124 Main St
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No-nonsense breakfast & lunch joint known for huge pancakes & other homestyle eats, plus shakes.
#1 Rated Coffee House in Story County for the past fifteen consecutive years!
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Cafe Diem
229 Main St
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#1 Rated Coffee House in Story County for the past fifteen consecutive years!
Upbeat haunt featuring American pub grub & lots of beers on tap, plus pool tables & drink specials.
Whiskey River Ames
134 Main St
Upbeat haunt featuring American pub grub & lots of beers on tap, plus pool tables & drink specials.
Exceptional Pub Fare and Homestyle Cooking done right! Always fresh and fantastic quality. Full Menu Served Daily from 11am to 9:30pm weekdays, 11am to 10:30pm Weekends.
Sweet Caroline's
316 Main Street
Exceptional Pub Fare and Homestyle Cooking done right! Always fresh and fantastic quality. Full Menu Served Daily from 11am to 9:30pm weekdays, 11am to 10:30pm Weekends.
Fried taco's and cheese curds. Need we say more...
Es Tas Bar & Grill
216 Stanton Avenue
Fried taco's and cheese curds. Need we say more...
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting. Pro tip- Join the online waiting list before you head that direction, it will save you lost of time!
Hickory Park
115 South Hickory Street
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting. Pro tip- Join the online waiting list before you head that direction, it will save you lost of time!
Very cool warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.
Cornbred Barbecue
526 Main St
Very cool warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.
Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.
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Stomping Grounds Cafe
303 Welch Ave
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Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.
Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.
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The Cafe
2616 Northridge Pkwy
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Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.
Brunch Brunch Brunch!
Flip'N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery
Brunch Brunch Brunch!
One of our favorites! Easygoing counter-serve eatery with a patio featuring classic & signature sandwiches & salads.
West Street Deli
2810 West St
One of our favorites! Easygoing counter-serve eatery with a patio featuring classic & signature sandwiches & salads.

Sightseeing

Heading to the game? Check out the CyRide Red route that picks up just blocks away from the house.
Jack Trice Stadium station
Heading to the game? Check out the CyRide Red route that picks up just blocks away from the house.
Heading to the game? Check out the CyRide Red route that picks up just blocks away from the house.
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Hilton Coliseum
1705 Center Dr
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Heading to the game? Check out the CyRide Red route that picks up just blocks away from the house.
We love our alma mater and encourage anyone visiting to take a walk on campus. It's beautiful and welcoming to all!
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Iowa State University
2433 Union Dr
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We love our alma mater and encourage anyone visiting to take a walk on campus. It's beautiful and welcoming to all!
Reiman Gardens is a 17-acre university-owned public garden located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. Reiman Gardens is a year-round garden with events, programs, lectures, and tours that has consistently been one of the top visited attractions in Central Iowa.
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Reiman-tuinen
1407 University Blvd
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Reiman Gardens is a 17-acre university-owned public garden located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. Reiman Gardens is a year-round garden with events, programs, lectures, and tours that has consistently been one of the top visited attractions in Central Iowa.

Neighborhoods

Historic downtown with shopping, restaurants and nightlife. All within a 10 min walk of your stay.
Main Street
Main Street
Historic downtown with shopping, restaurants and nightlife. All within a 10 min walk of your stay.

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Vervoersmogelijkheden

CyRide

For a low fee, CyRide will take you pretty much anywhere in Ames. It is super convenient on game days when you are looking to avoid parking or plan on enjoying a couple of beverages. The red route picks up blocks from the house (City Hall location) and drops off in front of Hilton Coliseum/Jack Trice. Check out their website for pick up times!