3715 W 190th St
Ames, IA 50014
515.337.1182
Located 3 miles north of Ames. Our taproom features 10 unique varieties of craft beer dedicated to quality and taste, focused on celebrating our community and our unique piece of Iowa.
515 Clark Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.5365
The beautiful Auditorium, seating for 881, is suitable for meetings, lectures, and performances. Durham Bandshell, nestled in Ames oldest park, is perfect for outdoor events.
120 Abraham Dr
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.2073
ACTORS stages five productions annually including comedies, dramas and musicals. This community theater is open to anyone who enjoys putting on a show. Tickets are available online at actorsinc.org.
416 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2148
Discover fascinating local stories, explore changing exhibits, hear engaging programs, delve into research materials, select unique Ames-related gift shop items. Open to the public six day per week.
515 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.5656
Ames Public Library provides books, movies, music, research tools and free reference services along with programs for all ages, meeting rooms and computer commons.
Ames Town & Gown presents five chamber music concerts featuring internationally renowned ensembles and brilliant emerging artists, on and off campus. Annual fundraising musicale features local talent.
225 10th St
Boone , IA 50036
515.432.4249
A historical, educational railroad museum providing excursion train rides across the beautiful Des Moines River Valley. Tickets available online at www.bsvrr.com.
A community orchestra, united by a love of music and dedication to the art of orchestral performance; providing quality performances, satisfying musical experiences, and educational & cultural growth.
2306 258th St
Ames, IA 50014
515.231.1267
"Unique Hand-blown glass work. Demonstrations and tours. Gallery/gift shop, custom orders, glass wedding orders, memorial orders, corporate gifts and trophies. Workshops offered, register on website.
2801 Grand Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.715.1423
A locally owned board game coffee shop with local art and an event space for hosting special events.
1875 Peach Ave
Madrid, IA 50156
515.795.3216
Thousands of cultivated trees, shrubs and flowers in a 160-acre public garden. Hike woodland and prairie trails. Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Adults, $7; kids ages 3-12, $2. Free for members.
1805 Center Dr
Ames, IA 50010
515.294.3347
Stephens Auditorium hosts a diverse range of events including dance, music, theater and concerts; Fisher Theater is home to ISU Theatre; Scheman Building hosts conferences, seminars and social events.
429 Alumni Ln
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.6525
A one-of-a-kind venue for meetings, classes, conferences, reunions, weddings, other special events. Contact our professional staff to help plan your upcoming event. Home to the ISU Alumni Association.
Jacobson Athletic Building
1800 S 4th St
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.3662
Home to Iowa State Cyclone sports teams. Visit www.cyclones.com for event schedules and tickets.
149 Music Hall
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.3831
Offers a strong undergraduate music and theatre program, where students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.
2508 Mortensen Rd
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.4950
As one of the largest flat spaces in Ames and livestock arenas in Iowa, can host animal-human interaction activities as well as youth events, business meetings, formal dinners or private celebrations.
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50011
515.296.6848
Located in the heart of Iowa State, The Memorial Union houses the University Book Store, food, convenience store, art studio, bowling, entertainment, parking ramp and event/meeting facilities.
1805 Center Dr
Ames , IA 50011
515.294.3342
Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Farm House Museum, Art on Campus Collection and Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden.
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
515.294.7181
Over 5,000 people attended WinterFest 2018! WinterFest is a week long celebration for the winter season at Iowa State. It has become a tradition in the Memorial Union.
319 S 17th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.0826
Enjoy the Iowa Youth Ballet’s dance presentations! See website and Robert Thomas Dancenter Facebook page for information on upcoming shows.
328 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.450.0566
Kid friendly, escape room, great for birthday parties.
2801 Grand Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.715.1788
Luxury Movie Theatre. Laser projection, electric reclining seats. Orville Redenbacher popcorn, gourmet candies. Craft soda, beer, wine. Full bar. Sandwiches, appetizers, desserts. Independently Owned.
427 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5331
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a community art center providing gallery exhibits, art classes for children and adults and an art shop featuring Iowa artists.
3801 W 190th St
Ames, IA 50014
515.232.2747
Located 3 miles north of Ames. We are a family owned winery that makes all wines on premise and have 12 acres of our own vineyards. Stop in to try our statewide-known Honeymoon Red.
1407 S University Blvd
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.2710
17-acre public botanical garden with tropical plant conservatory, butterfly wing (live butterflies), gift shop. Public events, annual changing displays. Private rentals and tours. Open all year round.
319 S 17th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.0826
Robert Thomas Dancenter offers a variety of dance classes from beginning to advanced, preschool to adult, for serious and social dancers and dance supplies, since 1978.
A community tradition for 21 years, the Senior Variety Show cast of 100 actors and musicians (age 60+) has delighted local audiences each August, and raised over $160,000 for various senior programs.
1086 222nd Dr
Boone, IA 50036
515.432.9457
Year-round outdoor recreation. Downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Canoe, kayak and river tube floats, paintball, Gladiator Assault Challenge mud run. Meeting and event space seating 400.
2183 320th St
Madrid, IA 50156
515.795.3535
Rural, peaceful, award-winning winery. Scenic views from multi-level decks. Gorgeous tree shaded lawn, tasting room & gift shop. Live music on Fridays & Sundays during warm weather. 10am-6pm, Wed-Sun.
56461 180th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2516
Story County Conservation manages more than 3,000 acres of parks and natural areas, develops and manages wildlife habitat and offers educational programs for all ages.
615 S Dayton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.6980
Providing performance opportunities for children ages 6 to 18 from Ames and surrounding communities, and professionally produced shows for central Iowa audiences.
326 W 2nd St
Madrid, IA 50156
515.230.6712
Rent bike, tandem trike or recumbent trike and ride High Trestle Trail! 10am-6pm weekends/holidays and by appt. Mon-Fri, May-Oct. Group rates. Guest House and Guest Suite for overnight accommodations.