Ames Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
"The staff was amazing. The restaurant on site is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kayla I believe was her name in the restaurant, she knows customer service. Our room could have used a little help, mattresses were very worn in, one caving in towards the middle one with a row of popped springs. I highly recommend ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
"We will be back! Everything was great. The staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. The hot tub worked. It was very relaxing."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
"The Location was great and everything was very clean."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
"very nice and modern place. my only issues are the garbage disposal didnt work, and the pillows are to thick."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Iowa State University
Explore the campus of Iowa State University during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.
Main Street Cultural District
During your trip to Ames, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Main Street Cultural District. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Reiman Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Reiman Gardens, a lovely green space in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.
Farm House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Farm House Museum in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.
Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Find out about the history of Ames when you spend time at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Brunnier Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Brunnier Art Museum during your travels in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.
