Ames, IA
Travel Guide





Visit Ames

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Yes very
Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Good staff. Room clean
Reviewed on 3 January 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Rooms exceptionally clean! Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 January 2026

3 bed/2 bath-Walk to Jack Trice Stadium
Lovely house in a great location! Ida was our main contact and was absolutely wonderful -- welcoming, responsive, and anticipated our every need ahead of time. Everything was thoughfully curated, cozy, clean, and well-organized. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Campus & Downtown - Near Starbucks - Netflix - 2Br/1Ba
Everything was as described. The house is very clean and updated. We’ll definitely be renting again!
Reviewed on 4 November 2025

5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home
The house was perfect to spend Christmas with family in Ames
Reviewed on 28 December 2025
Popular places to visit

Iowa State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Iowa State University, during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Reiman Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Reiman Gardens, a lovely green space in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Main Street Cultural District
During your trip to Ames, you can do some window-shopping at Main Street Cultural District. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Farm House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Farm House Museum in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Brunnier Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Brunnier Art Museum in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Find out about the history of Ames with a stop at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Other places like Ames
- Iowa State University
- Jack Trice Stadium
- Hilton Coliseum
- Stephens Auditorium
- Reiman Gardens
- Main Street Cultural District
- Iowa State Center
- Veenker Memorial Golf Course
- Octagon Center for the Arts
- Farm House Museum
- Brunnier Art Museum
- Furman Aquatic Center
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Seven Oaks Recreation
- Boone Speedway
- Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum
- Big Creek State Park
- Ledges State Park
- Des Moines MEPS
- Haunting at Farrar
- Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery
- Iowa Arboretum
- Otter Creek Golf Course
- Tournament Club of Iowa
- Lake Robbins Ballroom
