DESTINATION

Ames

Visitor Centers

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau 1601 Golden Aspen Dr. Ames, IA 50010. Phone:(515)232-4032

Shopping

North Grand Mall, off I-35 at 2801 Grand Ave., contains more than 50 shops and eateries. The downtown Main Street Cultural District also features more than 50 shops and eateries.

Things to Do

Iowa State University

Brunnier Art Museum

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Farm House Museum

Reiman Gardens

Octagon Center for the Arts

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