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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. |
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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. |
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Ames' local history organization presents programs and exhibits; and takes care of an artifact collection. |
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Fifth generation family farm provides locally grown produce each summer, "pick your own pumpkins" and hayrides each fall, with hayrides on the weekends. Farm tours and trolley rides, available by appointment. |
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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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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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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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. |
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Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Farm House Museum, Art on Campus Collection, and Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden |
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Enjoy the Iowa Youth Ballet’s Presentation of Tita, “Ames Dance Festival,” and “A diversity of Dance.”
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Bare Escentuals “bareMinerals” products, MD formulations skin care, Switch Flops, Miche bags, Thymes, and Me Bath. Visit our
spa to enjoy a facial, massage, body wrap, reflexology 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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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! |
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Creative oasis, luring parched souls thirsting for creative gifts. Two-hour classes available in watercolor, ceramic , plastic, and jewelry. Lunch served Tues-Sat 11am-2pm.
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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. |
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Evening entertainment with local and national artists. |
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JCPenney, Younkers and nearly 50 specialty stores. Open Monday - Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday Noon-5pm; holiday and department store hours may vary. |
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The Octagon is a community art center providing gallery exhibits, art classes for children and adults, and an art shop featuring Iowa artists. |
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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 p.m. for live outdoor music June - October. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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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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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