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2730 Graham St
Ames, IA 50014
515.232.3687
800.873.2730
Fax: 515.232.3739
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| "Guide to the Best of Ames" since 1951! Includes the best Ames street map, comprehensive listing of live music, theatre, gallery showings, ISU sports, Ames HS events and more! FREE-Available everywhere. Published quarterly. |
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| Ames Community Arts Council |
312 Main St
Ste 201
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.6110
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| A coordinating organization for over 30 years, ACAC is a non-profit entity dedicated to promoting the arts in Ames, providing information on local theater performances, music concerts, dance, comedy and art shows. |
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| Ames Community Theater ACTORS, Inc. |
120 Abraham Dr
PO Box 1548
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.2073
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| Tickets available at Gallery 319 (314 Main Street, Ames, IA) or by calling 515.232.2354. A variety of live theatrical presentations and educational opportunities for all ages. |
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| Enjoy locally grown, fresh produce, baked goods and quality, handmade crafts at the Ames Farmers Market. Located indoors at the Main Street depot all year round, outdoors May through October. |
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| Ames' local history organization presents programs and exhibits and cares for an artifact collection. |
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1500 Gateway Hills Park Dr
Ames, IA 50014
515.239.5350
Fax: 515.239.5325
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515 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.5656
Fax: 515.232.4571
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| VOTED BEST MASSAGE in Story County 2007 & 2006 – “The Tribune” - June 15, 2007 & June 23, 2006
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26156 530th Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.292.1936
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| Fifth generation family farm provides locally grown sweet corn and produce each summer. Each fall, "pick your own pumpkins", daily from 9am-6pm. Hayrides available on the weekends. Farm tours available by appointment. |
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| Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad |
225 10th St
Box 603
Boone, IA 50036
515.432.4249
800.626.0319
Fax: 515.432.4253
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| An historical, educational railroad museum providing excursion train rides across the beautiful Des Moines River valley. Tickets available online at www.scenic-valleyrr.com. |
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Scheman Bldg 290
Iowa State Center
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.3342
Fax: 515.294.7070
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| The state's only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection, art museum store, and located within a performing art and conference complex (Iowa State Center). Lectures, receptions, conferences, university classes, panel discussion, gallery walks and gallery talks are presented to assist with further interpretation of objects. Group tours welcome! |
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| Butterfly Day Spa offers many spa services including facials, massages, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and body waxing. All performed in a relaxing environment. Call for details. |
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| Christian Petersen Art Museum |
Morrill Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.3342
Fax: 515.294.7070
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| Named for the nation's first permanent artist-in-residence, who sculpted at Iowa State from 1934-1955, founding artist of the Art on Campus Collection and was on the Iowa State faculty from 1937-1955. |
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| Ciccotti Art Glass produces one-of-a-kind hand-blown pieces. The gallery has work for sale year round and demonstrations for the public can be arranged from fall through spring. Special orders can be made at any time. Please visit my Web site to see some of my work. |
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Knoll Road
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.7426
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| This National Historic Landmark is a fully restored home reflecting the period between 1860-1920. First building built on Iowa State campus. Open Monday - Friday, 12 - 4p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. |
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111 Lynn Ave
Ste 3
Ames, IA 50014
515.233.5699
Fax: 515.233.6899
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| Call us for disc jockeys, mechanical bulls, climbing walls, Euro Bundy Unit, interactive inflatable games, and more! We'll set everything up at your location or help you find the perfect place! |
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1875 Peach Ave
Madrid, IA 50156
515.795.3216
Fax: 515.795.2619
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| Hundreds of cultivated trees, shrubs and flowers can be enjoyed in this 378 acre "Library of Living Plants." Call for guided tours. |
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Scheman Bldg
Ste 4
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.3347
877.THE.CENTER
Fax: 515.294.3349
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| Whether it's grace and beauty of the performing arts, the excitement of ISU Athletics, or creativity of concerts, it's all waiting for you at the Iowa State Center. Our staff will give you the star treatment. |
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| Iowa State University Museums |
Scheman Bldg 290
Iowa State Center
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.3342
Fax: 515.294.7070
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| Art on Campus, Brunnier Art Museum, Farm House Museum and Christian Petersen Art Museum (at Morrill Hall) |
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| It's all about ME! Boutique & Spa |
209 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.1399
Fax: 515.233.1991
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| Our boutique offers Bare Escentuals “bareMinerals” products and md formulations skin care, plus a full line of gifts and personal care products. Visit our spa to enjoy a facial, massage, body wrap, reflexology, eyelash extensions and more. Gift cards available.
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| Jazz for your special event, meeting or occasion. Solo performers up to larger groups. Playing favorites from the Beatles, Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall. |
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330 Main St
Ste 101
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.5522
Fax: 515.233.5612
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| Stop in for Paint-Your-Own-Pottery, mosaics, clay hand building, and the exciting process of glass fusion, technique class and special event parties. We are a mobile studio, can't join us, we can bring the party to you! |
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| The Left Bank Studio is a creative oasis, luring parched souls thirsting for creative gifts. Two-hour classes also available in watercolor, ceramic or plastic.
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| Main Street Cultural District |
312 1/2 Main Street
Ste 201
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.3472
Fax: 515.232.9124
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| 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. Event calendar and business information on our Web site. |
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Iowa State Memorial Union
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.2969
Fax: 515.294.0215
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| Evening entertainment with local and national artists. |
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| Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace |
709 Carroll Street
Boone, IA 50036
515-432-1896
515-432-1931
Fax: 515-432-2571
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| Memorial Union Underground, Iowa State University |
Recreation Center
Lincoln Way & Lynn Ave
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.1233
Fax: 515.294.1105
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| The newly remodeled Recreation Center (basement level) offers a wide variety of games including: pool tables, bowling lanes with automatic scoring, CD jukebox, chess/checker tables, darts, air hockey, foosball, and arcade and pinball games. |
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2801 Grand Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.3679
Fax: 515.232.3086
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| JCPenney, Younkers and over 50 specialty stores and services. Open Monday - Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday Noon-5pm; holiday & department store hours may vary. Experience real shopping, dining and entertainment at North Grand Mall. |
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| Octagon Center for the Arts |
427 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5331
Fax: 515.232.5088
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| Art shop offers unique jewelry, pottery, paintings, cards and other items by area artists. Free admission to art galleries, which can also be rented for weddings or meetings. Classes year-round. Octagon Art Festival last Sunday in September. |
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| Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards |
3801 W. 190th Street
Ames, IA 50014
515.232.2747
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| 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 pm for live music outside. |
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1407 University Blvd (formerly Elwood Dr)
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.2710
Fax: 515.294.4817
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| Enchanting 14-acre garden with new displays annually; inside find a year-round, live butterfly exhibit and gardens that change seasonally; private rentals available. |
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| Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area |
209 W 5th St
Suite E
Waterloo, IA 50704
515.234.4567
Fax: 319.234.8228
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| Spanning 37 counties in Northeast Iowa, the story of American agriculture comes to life at more than 100 sites within this National Park Service affiliate. |
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| Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery |
2183 320th St
Madrid, IA 50156
515.795.3535
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| Snus Hill is an Iowa Winery and Vineyard producing wines from American and French-American grapes. We are located on our four generation family farm. Scenic views, banquet facilities, tasting rooms and gift shop. |
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| Story City Antique Carousel |
618 Broad Street
Story City, IA 50248
515.733.4214
Fax: 515.733.4504
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| 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. |
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| Story City Greater Chamber Connection |
602 Broad St
Story City, IA 50248
515.733.4214
Fax: 515.733.4504
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| Story City offers the best of small town life while being only minutes away from Ames. This small town with Scandinavian roots offers up a smorgasbord of attractions, dining, shopping, services and recreation.
Jobs, industry, housing, parks, an Antique Carousel and a great school system explain why Story City residents enjoy such a high quality of life. Come see what we're all about! |
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| Story County Conservation Center |
56461 180th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2516
Fax: 515.232.6989
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| Providing performance opportunities for children in grades 3-12, directing opportunities for ISU Theatre students and professionally-produced shows for Ames and surrounding communities.
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2610 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA 50010
515.268.4644
877.268.4644
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| 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.
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15065 NE White Oak Drive
Cambridge, IA 50046
515.367.7777
Fax: 515.367.7780
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| Nestled among acres of vines in the White Oak Creek Valley, our vineyards provide an excellent place for special events. Spacious and rustic, country style building seats up to 265. Live music every Friday night.
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