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Cheer on the Cyclones this football season at Jack Trice Stadium!
Discover Ames is celebrating 40 years of hospitality in the month of May!
Check out the latest news on this unique, year-round destination to be built by fall 2027.
The Visitor Guide for 2025 is here! Request a guide straight to your mailbox now.
Immerse yourself in Ames, where unique flavors, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences await you around every turn.
Enjoy the beautiful art and landscape of Reiman Gardens like you’ve never seen it before!
With unique eats, local brews, and fun activities; there’s a reason it’s called Main Street.
Start your alphabetical adventure through Ames! From local favorites to hidden gems, make your way through Ames from A to Z with activities, shops, and eateries that showcase the best of the city!
Discover what we love about Ames!
Paws in the Park is back on Saturday, Sept. 13 at @iowa_arboretum! 👟🐾
Join the 5K run/walk to support the Boone Area Humane Society Foundation, with or without your four-legged friend! Registration is from 7-8 a.m. with an immediate individual race start.
#DiscoverAmes #PawsInThePark
Sep 12
Fresh baked goodness awaits at @vanhemerts_dutchovenbakery in Ames & Boone! 🥐
Family-owned since 1983, this scratch bakery is known for its authentic Dutch pastries like Dutch Letters, Almond Horns, and Filled Windmills, all baked fresh daily. Enjoy their homemade breads, award-winning cakes, and tasty breakfast & lunch menu. Pair it all with a drink from their cozy Koffie Huis!
#DiscoverAmes #DutchOvenBakery
Sep 12
Iowa Pork Industry Center is holding a BBQ Class at @iowastateu on Saturday, Oct. 4! 🔥🍖
Learn the art of BBQ from start to finish! From prepping loins, chops, butts & ribs to mastering marinades, spices, and grill maintenance, you’ll get hands-on cooking experience and leave ready to fire up your own grill.
#DiscoverAmes #ISUBBQClass
Sep 11
Mark your calendars for the Music Walk in @downtownames on Thursday, Sept. 18! 🎸
From 5–8 p.m., wander the streets of downtown, soak up the vibrant sounds of local musicians, and shop local businesses.
#DiscoverAmes #DowntownAmes #MusicWalk
Sep 11
Discover the best of Ames this weekend! 🌟
Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio.
#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes
Sep 11
Get ready to celebrate @reimangardens` 30th Anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 13! 🌸
From 5-9 p.m., enjoy mouthwatering bites from local food vendors, a silent auction, inflatables, an all-request concert by musician Dustin West, and a jaw-dropping drone show to end the evening!
#DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens
Sep 10
Dan Tedesco takes the stage at @alluvialbrewing this Thursday, Sept. 11! 🎶
Bring your friends, sip on a cold brew, and soak up an evening of incredible live music starting at 7 p.m.
#DiscoverAmes #LiveMusic
Sep 10
Have you applied for the 2026 Community Grant Program yet? 📝
The Community Grant is awarded annually to events and activities in the Ames area that improve the quality of life for residents of Ames and have the potential to attract visitors to the Ames area or enhance a visitor’s experience!
For more information or to apply, visit the link in our bio.
#DiscoverAmes #CommunityGrant
Sep 10
Unwind with live music at the @barlatosca Summer Series! 🎶
On Friday, September 12, from 7–9 p.m., enjoy Miann’s performance while catching up with friends, savoring dinner, or sipping a cocktail.
#DiscoverAmes #BarLaTosca
Sep 9
Enjoy the newest show from @actorsinc, You Can`t Take It With You! 🌟
Meet the Sycamores, a delightfully eccentric, free-wheeling bunch with no regard for social norms. But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss` son, two worlds hilariously collide.
Catch the show on September 11, 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and September 21 at 2:00 p.m.!
#DiscoverAmes #AmesCommunityTheater
Sep 9
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