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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Farm House Museum

Built in the 1860s as the first building at Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm. More than 6,000 pieces of Victorian decorative art and antique furnishings.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Iowa State University

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Oaks Golf Course

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Reiman Gardens

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Brunnier Art Museum

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Ames Golf & Country Club

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Homewood Golf Course

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Octagon Center for the Arts

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jun

7–12

Special Olympics U.S.A. National Games

The Zombies @ Maximium Ames Music Festival Ames IA

Sep–Oct

26–3

Spirit in the Gardens

Nov

ISu-Scheman Bldge Craft Event

Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes

Saylorville Lake

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Let it unfold.

More in Ames

Things to Do in Ames

Let it unfold.

Make time for quiet places.

Go a little further.

Worth the stop.

Let it unfold.

Keep moving.

Follow what feels interesting.

Go where you feel alive.

Upcoming Events

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes

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