Ames

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Ames Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days

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Things to Do in Ames

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Reiman Gardens

Beautiful, educational display garden features 5,000 square-foot indoor conervatory with changing displays, and butterfly flight…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Brunnier Art Museum

Art exhibitions; glass, ceramics and art from eastern and western cultures; gallery talks; children's programs.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Octagon Center for the Arts

Local, regional and national art exhibitions and juried art shows, classes and workshops for all…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Homewood Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Farm House Museum

Built in the 1860s as the first building at Iowa State Agricultural College and Model…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Oaks Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Iowa State Center

Four-building conference, athletic and performing arts complex. Stephens Auditorium is a 2,747-seat performing arts facility…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Iowa State University

Ranked among the 25 most beautiful campuses in the nation, this university setting includes historic…

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