Fun things to do in Ames (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Ames : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Red Lobster (Seafood restaurant)
1100 Buckeye Ave
4.4

Red Lobster is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

At Red Lobster, we don’t just serve your seafood favorites—we serve an experience that makes you happy. That can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-Cheddar Bay Biscuits kind of happy. We call it Reel Happiness. It’s the joy that comes when the lobster hits the table, the shrimp hits just right, and the butter’s perfect for double-dipping. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just indulging on any given day, every visit feels like an occasion even if there isn’t one.

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Applebee's Grill + Bar (Restaurant)
105 Chestnut St
4.1

Applebee's Grill + Bar is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. Now that's Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Reiman Gardens (Botanical garden)
1407 University Blvd
4.8

Reiman Gardens is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here.

Named a "Top 10 Garden in North America Worth Travelling For" in 2024. Reiman Gardens, located on the Iowa State University campus next to Jack Trice Stadium, is open daily. It offers 17 acres and 26 beautiful outdoor garden areas with seasonal displays designed around a grand theme that changes each year. Sycamore Falls, with its cascading pools and waterfalls is a fan favorite.

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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom (Pizza restaurant)
1610 S Kellogg Ave
4.1

Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here.

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is where the neighborhood gathers with friends we call guests, our legendary pizza and our curated selection of local and popular crafts + taps.

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HuHot Mongolian Grill (Chinese restaurant)
703 S Duff Ave
4.3

HuHot Mongolian Grill is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

At HuHot you are the master of your destiny. Create your own unlimited stir fry by choosing from our vast selection of meats, noodles, vegetables and Asian-inspired sauces. Then watch as your creation is cooked to perfection on our grill of epic proportions. Our all-you-can-eat food line means you can try something new each time. Go spicy or go mild, go healthy or go wild. Go all out

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Cafe Beaudelaire (Restaurant)
2504 Lincoln Way
4.6

Cafe Beaudelaire is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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