Excellent BBQ place in Ames, modern and trendy with a simple menu
Hickory Park
1404 South Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 232-8940
Another great BBQ place in Ames. It is a big hit with the college kids and has an affordable menu. They also have great ice cream!
Perfect Games
1320 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA 50014, (515) 598-2695
Drinks, billiards, laser tag, bowling- this place has got it all!
Welch Ave. Station
207 Welch Avenue, Ames, IA 50014, (515) 292-2334
A great and quiet place to grab drinks and their very famous Pink Squirrels! Billiards is always available and you can grab a slice of pizza right upstairs!
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011, (515) 294-4111
Enjoy the beauty that is Iowa State! It is so beautiful to walk through campus in the summer time. Check out the campanile, walk around the Memorial Union, or visit Lancelot and Elaine, Iowa State's swans!
Jeff's Pizza Shop
2402 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014, (515) 292-2321
THE BEST PIZZA in Ames!!! All the college kids run here, and for a good reason too! The pizza here is top notch and always fresh!
High Trestle Trail Bridge
2335 Qf Lane, Madrid, IA 50156, (515) 353-4237
This bridge is such a fun walk to get to! If you go before sunset, it lights up blue! The address listed here is closest parking lot to the bridge at 3/4 of a mile. We love going here!!
Reiman Gardens
1407 South University Boulevard, Ames, IA 50011, (515) 294-2710
This garden is located right next to the university. It is always blooming with flowers and is a fun place to explore! They even have a butterfly garden!
North Grand Mall
2801 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 232-3679
If you need a mall, this is your place. It is rather small, but they have all the stores you need. They even have a cinema inside as well as a TJ Maxx!
Seven Oaks Recreation
1086 222nd Drive, Boone, IA 50036, (515) 432-9457
Tubing is always a fun summer time activity! Located in Boone!