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Aaron and Jordan's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - Boone 308 West Park Ave Boone, IA 50036 515.433.2029 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Come explore our corn maze and take home some great pumpkins. Large pumpkins $2! Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 a.m.- dusk, through October 31st.

Ames Downtown Farmers' Market 526 Main St, Ste 103 Ames, IA 50010 515.292.1936 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Enjoy locally grown, fresh produce, baked goods and quality, handmade crafts at the Ames Downtown Farmers' Market. Located indoors at the Main Street depot all year round, outdoors May through October.

Ames Historical Society 416 Douglas #101 Ames, IA 50010 515.232.2148 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Ames' local history organization presents programs and exhibits; and takes care of an artifact collection.

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad 225 10th St Boone, IA 50036 515.432.4249 800.626.0319 Fax: 515.432.4253 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip An historical, educational railroad museum providing excursion train rides across the beautiful Des Moines River valley. Tickets available online at www.scenic-valleyrr.com.

Brunnier Art Museum Lincoln Way and University Blvd. Ames, IA 50011 515.294.4442 Fax: 515.294.7070 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip The state's only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection and located within the Iowa State Center performing arts complex. Lectures, receptions and tours available. Open Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m; Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Christian Petersen Art Museum Morrill Hall Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 515.294.9500 Fax: 515.294.7070 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Named for the nation's first campus artist-in-residence, who sculpted at Iowa State from 1934-1955. Exhibitions focus on Petersen's art and contemporary changing exhibitions. Open Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cyclone Family Weekend 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50011 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Attention all Cyclone families: Family weekend is October 1-3. Sign up on our website for a day of tailgating and a night of entertainment.

Farm House Museum Farm House Ln Ames, IA 50011 515.294.7426 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip This National Historic Landmark is a fully restored home reflecting the period between 1860-1910. First building built on Iowa State campus. Open weekdays 12-4 p.m.

Iowa Arboretum - Madrid 1875 Peach Ave Madrid, IA 50156 515.795.3216 Fax: 515.795.2619 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Hundreds of cultivated trees, shrubs and flowers can be enjoyed in this 378 acre "Library of Living Plants." Call for guided tours.

Iowa State Center Lincoln Way and University Blvd. Ames, IA 50010 515.294.3347 877.843.2368 Fax: 515.294.3349 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Stephens Auditorium attracts audiences from throughout the region to its diverse range of dance, music and theater performances. Fisher Theater is home to ISU Theatre’s presentations and the Scheman Building is home to the Brunnier Art Museum.

Iowa State University Museums Lincoln Way and University Blvd. Ames, IA 50011 515.294.3342 Fax: 515.294.7070 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Farm House Museum, Art on Campus Collection, and Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden

Iowa Youth Ballet Company 319 South 17th St Ames, IA 50010 515.233.0826 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Enjoy the Iowa Youth Ballet’s Presentation of Tita, “Ames Dance Festival,” and “A diversity of Dance.”

It's all about ME! Boutique & Spa 209 Main St Ames, IA 50010 515.233.1399 Fax: 515.233.1991 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Bare Escentuals “bareMinerals” products, MD formulations skin care, Switch Flops, Miche bags, Thymes, Me Bath, Archipelingo, AHava Jewelry, scarves, baby gifts, bauble Lulu beads and Fight like a Girl Products. We also offer facials, massage, body wrap, reflexology and eyelash extensions and microdermabrasion. Gift cards available.

Kil'n Time Studio 330 Main St, Ste 101 Ames, IA 50010 515.233.5522 Fax: 515.233.5612 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Stop in for Paint-Your-Own-Pottery, mosaics, clay hand building, and the exciting process of glass fusion. Special event parties available. We're a mobile studio, can't join us, we can bring the party to you!

Main Street Cultural District 312 Main St, Ste 201 Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3472 Fax: 515.232.9124 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Over 50 locally owned specialty retail shops and restaurants. Annual events include Tune in to Main Street, ArtWalk, 4th of July Parade and Festival, MusicWalk & Holiday Open House.

Maintenance Shop (Inside the Memorial Union) 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 515.294.2969 Fax: 515.294.0215 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Evening entertainment with local and national artists.

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace 709 Carroll Street Boone, IA 50036 515-432-1896 515-432-1907 Fax: 515-432-2571 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip

North Grand Mall 2801 Grand Ave Ames, IA 50010 515.232.3679 Fax: 515.232.3086 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip JCPenney, Younkers and nearly 50 specialty stores. Open Monday - Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday Noon-5pm; holiday and department store hours may vary.

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 515.232.5331 Fax: 515.232.5088 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip The Octagon is a community art center providing gallery exhibits, art classes for children and adults, and an art shop featuring Iowa artists.

Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards 3801 W 190th Street Ames, IA 50014 515.232.2747 Fax: 515.232.2748 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Located 3 miles north of Ames. Our organically grown grapes range from classic Pinot Noir to 10 varieties of French hybrid grapes. Offering a wide range of wines to fit all tastes. Join us Sundays from 3-6 p.m. for live outdoor music June - October.

Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd Ames, IA 50011 515.294.2710 Fax: 515.294.4817 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Beautiful 14-acres outside plus tropical and live butterfly conservatories and gift shop inside. Private rentals, tours and catering. Year round holiday events and displays. Open daily at 9:00 a.m.

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area 604 Lafayette St, Ste 202 Waterloo, IA 50700 319.234.4567 Fax: 319.234.8228 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip The story of American agriculture comes to life at more than 100 sites and attractions in this 37 county region of northeast Iowa. A National Park Service Affiliate.

Smitty's Karaoke & DJ Shows Ames, IA 50010 515.232.0956 Map It Add to My Trip DJ and karaoke services in Ames, Des Moines and throughout Iowa for weddings, private parties, etc. Rentals available: projectors, screens, lights, PA systems, karaoke and more. Iowa State vouchers accepted.

Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery - Madrid 2183 320th St Madrid, IA 50156 515.795.3535 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip An Iowa winery and vineyard producing wines from American and French-American grapes. Located on a four generation family farm. Scenic views, banquet facilities, tasting rooms and gift shop.

Story City Antique Carousel 102 Park Ave Story City, IA 50248 515.733.4214 Fax: 515.733.4504 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Antique carousel. Built in 1913 by Herschel/Spillman. Horses, pigs, roosters, dogs, chariots and a spinning tub. Original Wurlitzer Military Band Organ. Enclosed. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Story Theater Company 717 Wilder Blvd Ames, IA 50014 515.233.6980 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Providing performance opportunities for children in grades 3-12, directing opportunities for ISU Theatre students and professionally-produced shows for Ames and surrounding communities.

Ville Day Spa 2610 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010 515.268.4644 877.268.4644 Visit Website Map It Add to My Trip Pamper yourself in a sophisticated Italian villa setting, enjoy the ultimate hand and foot treatments, body wraps, massage and our luxurious Alpha Capsule, personal dry heat sauna.