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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Oaks Golf Course

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

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Things to Do in Ames

Go a little further.

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

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled 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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Farm House Museum

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Octagon Center for the Arts

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Homewood Golf Course

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

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Go a little further.

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

Ames Golf & Country Club

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Brunnier Art Museum

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

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Reiman Gardens

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

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12
The Zombies @ Maximium Ames Music Festival Ames IA
Sep–Oct
26–3
Spirit in the Gardens
Nov
28
ISu-Scheman Bldge Craft Event
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