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Ames Ford Lincoln
123 Airport Rd
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.1913
At Ames Ford Lincoln we promise you our best price upfront and in writing, a relaxed shopping experience, a non-commissioned sales staff and a 7-day return and 30-day exchange policy. Buy happy.
Ames Historical Society
416 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2148
Discover fascinating local stories, explore changing exhibits, hear engaging programs, delve into research materials, select Ames-related gift shop items. Open 6 days/week: M-F 1-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-4pm.
Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
300-400 Blocks of Main Street
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2310
The Ames Main Street Farmers' Market brings local food and fun to the heart of Ames. Discover something new every Saturday, May through October.
Ames Silversmithing
220 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0080
Designers and creators of fine jewelry in gold, silver and platinum. The finest selection of diamonds, gemstones and cultured pearls in the area.
Antiques Iowa
1639 Broad St
Story City, IA 50248
515.733.9311
Iowa's largest antique mall on Interstate 35 north of Des Moines. Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Our 18,000 sq. ft. mall is full of collectibles, vintage items and antiques from over 125 dealers.
Art House on State
221 S State St
Madrid, IA 50156
515.720.5237
Art House on State features the work of central Iowa artists in a variety of media, including watercolor, oils, pastels, fiber, glass and more.
Barefoot Campus Outfitter
2306 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
515-203-8752
Barefoot Campus Outfitter - Your one stop shop for all your ISU fan gear! Catch the cyclONE spirit with Barefoot! Local vibes. Your life.
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Museum
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.
Campustown Action Association
200 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50014
515.450.8771
Ames' Campustown hosts a thriving nightlife, great restaurants and exciting shopping options. Events held throughout the year add to the fun atmosphere of the district.
Campustown Spirit
2320 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
402.730.8631
Shop Campustown Spirit for licensed Cyclone apparel and spirit merchandise. Conveniently located at 2320 Lincoln and online at campustownspirit.com.
Celebrations Party and Rental Store
302 S. 3rd St.
Ames, IA 50010
515.268.9333
Party supplies, greeting cards and gifts. Large selection of rental items for special events including chairs, tables, linens, chair covers, centerpieces and more.
Ciccotti Art Glass
2306 258th St
Ames, IA 50014
515.231.1267
Unique Hand-blown glass work. Demonstrations and tours. Gallery/gift shop, custom orders, corporate gifts and trophies. Workshops offered, see website for details.
Coe’s Floral and Gifts
2619 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA 50010
515.292.5432
We are a full-service florist and home decor store. We specialize in unique and outstanding fresh and floral silk arrangements for everyday, weddings and special events.
Cooks’ Emporium
313 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4272
Kitchenware for creative cooking. Answers to all of your cooking needs. Private cooking classes on how to make everyday cooking, spectacular!
Dashing Boutique
218 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.6179
Discover a unique boutique in the heart of downtown Ames! From sterling silver, and fashion jewelry to bags, wallets and more, there's something for everyone.
Dogtown University
217 Welch Ave
Ames, IA 50014
515.296.4651
Iowa State apparel. Unique designs. Custom screen printing and embroidery.
Emerhoff’s Footwear
215 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.3473
Men's and women's shoes, handbags and accessories, specializing in hard-to-fit sizes and widths.
Everts Flowers, Home & Gifts
329 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5634
Premier Ames area florist since 1922. Unparalleled lines of permanent florals and hand selected fresh cut flowers. Vast displays of home interiors and gifts for all occasions.
George White Chevrolet
1719 South High Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.2211
Over 45 years in the automotive business. Local family owned and operated. We make all your automotive needs easy.
Gilger Designs
236 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0678
Gilger's family owned art gallery is where you'll find truly unique jewelry and art that's in a league of its own. Think green and turn your old gold into attention grabbing one-of-a-kind originals.
Grey Elephant
404 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4941
Unique and stylish women's clothing boutique in downtown Ames offering chic and affordable clothing and accessories. New items arriving every week!
Hy-Vee Drugstore
500 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.9855
Voted Best Pharmacy in Story County for 10 years in a row! Large selection of Iowa State merchandise, wine and spirits and gift items!
Iowa State University Book Store
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.5684
Shop the Iowa State University Book Store for your Iowa State clothing and gift needs, plus course materials, art and office supplies, computer supplies and general books.
Iowa State University Memorial Union
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.
JAX Outdoor Gear
4723 W Lincoln Way
Ames , IA 50014
515.292.2276
We supply quality sporting goods, gear, and apparel for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes of all ages. Our knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing a courteous and enjoyable shopping experience.
Little Woods Herbs & Teas
136 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.38338
Artisan tea & spice blender with herbalist roots. Enjoy a brewed cup or stock up on loose leaf teas, wellness blends, culinary spices, medicinal herbs, apothecary supplies and more.
Main Street Cultural District
304 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.3472
More than 50 locally owned, retail shops and restaurants. Events include Farmers' Market, ArtWalk, Firefly Country Nights, 4th of July Parade and Festival, MusicWalk, Oktoberfest and Snow Magic.
Miss Meyer’s Clothing Consignment
432 5th St
Ames , IA 50010
515.232.3261
Located in downtown Ames. Women's Clothing Consignment that is current, clean and cute in a boutique setting. "Best of Story County" winner 3 years running!
Octagon Center for the Arts
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.
North Grand Farmers’ Market
2801 N Grand Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Locally grown, fresh vegetables, flowers, eggs, herbs, baked goods, jewelry, baskets and more. Located in the parking lot North of JCPenneys: Wednesdays (3–6 pm) and Saturdays (8am-12:30pm)
North Grand Mall
2801 Grand Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.3679
JCPenney, Younkers, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx and a lineup of your favorite national and local specialty stores. Like us on Facebook to keep up with mall happenings.
PhotoSynthesis
317 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.8050
Exclusive ISU and Ames metal art, photo gifts, canvas, slate and more! Do more with your photos. Stop by to see what we can print on for you!
Portobello Road
122 Welch Ave
Ames , IA 50014
515.292.2718
Portobello Road is a unique and trendy fashion, gift and decor boutique located in Campustown.
Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards
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.
Quilting Connection
238 Main St
Ames , IA 50010
515.233.3048
Retail shop selling quality fabric and supplies. Classes available. Husqvarna Viking sewing machine sales and service. More than 10,000 bolts of fabric. Knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Salon in Ames, The
323 Main St
Ames , IA 50010
515.232.2235
Our commitment is to provide the latest hair styles and beauty products that will inspire our clientele to greater personal and professional successes.
Sam’s Club
305 Airport Rd
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.9750
Legendary service with wholesale prices. Come check out our top notch fresh departments, tires, photo, cell phones and more with our low prices for greater savings.
Skunk River Cycles
308 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0322
New and used bicycles, repairs, auto carriers and shipping. Everything needed for a great cycling experience. Voted "Best Bike Shop of Story County." Featuring Cannondale, Raleigh and Marin cycles.
Snus Hill Winery
2183 320th St
Madrid, IA 50156
515.795.3535
Rural, peaceful, award-winning winery with scenic views from multi-level decks. Gorgeous tree shaded lawn, tasting room and gift shop. Live music on Fridays and Sundays during warm weather.
Target
320 S Duff Ave
Ames , IA 50010
515.663.9500
Target Corporation serves guests in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. We're committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience, with unique products at affordable prices.
Treats On A Leash
216 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4592
Dog bakery and pet specialty store featuring healthy, nutritious dog and cat food and treats. Unique items for pets & pet lovers. Saturday events include in-store meet & greets! Leashed pets welcome!
Très Teal
314 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.8325
A women’s clothing boutique that provides fashionable clothing, accessories and gifts for those who want to be stylish and original. Our staff personally assists every customer who walks in the door.
Wheatsfield Cooperative
413 Northwestern Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.4094
Full-service natural foods grocery store featuring produce, grocery, bulk, wine and beer, wellness, cheeses, meats, a deli and bakery, and more. Over 100 local producers featured. Everyone can shop!
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop
213 Duff Ave
Ames , IA 50010
515.956.3145
Specialty store focused on backyard bird feeding and nature. Products include bird feeders, baths, binoculars, hardware, garden decor and more.
Wilson Toyota and Scion
2212 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.4081
Wilson of Ames is a Toyota and Scion dealer. We are grateful to be a part of the Ames community for 33 years and are proud supporters of the Iowa State Cyclones!
Worldly Goods
223 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4568
Worldly Goods is a retail store assisted by volunteers that showcases fair-trade items from around the world. Come see our scarves, find that perfect greeting card or that favorite chocolate bar!
Zylstra Harley-Davidson
1930 E 13th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.6223
Harley-Davidson dealer proud to be in Ames since 1994. Committed to excellence, we offer the best in service, selection and making you feel right at home! Authorized H-D rental location.