News

Conference Planning and Management Receives Outstanding Achievement Award

5/23/2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Conference Planning and Manage...

Beach House at Hickory Grove Park Opens Memorial Day Weekend

5/22/2013

The beach house at Hickory Grove Park will open for the 2013 summer season ...

Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Receives National Sports Member of the Year Award

5/20/2013

The Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau was recently named the Sports Commiss...

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Events

Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies

5/23/2013

Come cheer on the more than 3,000 athletes during a spectaular opening cere...

Special Olympics State Summer Games

5/23/2013

The Special Olympics Iowa State Summer Games will be held May 23-25 at Iowa...

Reiman Gardens Pastel Painting Class

5/23/2013

Join Reiman Gardens and Garden Art Fair artist, Yvonne Brune, for this 4-we...

Story County Conservation Doolittle Prairie Walk

5/23/2013

Join Story County Conservation for their summer evening walks at Doolittle ...

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Ames Visitors Guide


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welcome to iowa's absolutely fabulous city!

Whether you're in town for business, to catch a game or just a quick visit, you'll enjoy an array of options to meet your needs and expenses. During the day you can find local shopping in our downtown boutiques. Hang out in one of our 35 woodland parks. Hop on our 55 miles of bike and pedestrian trails. Take a swing at one of our five different golf courses.