Things to do in Ames (US)

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Reiman Gardens (Botanical garden)
1407 University Blvd
4.8

Reiman Gardens is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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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Pancheros Mexican Grill - Ames (Restaurant)
1310 S Duff Ave #103
3.7

Visitors usually stay 15 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

This is where the better built burrito magic happens daily. Opened in 2006, our Ames location just off Lincoln Way outside of Iowa State University’s campus fills the needs and stomachs of our local fanbase with fresh-pressed tortillas, perfectly mixed ingredients, and burritos that stand up to your most ambitious cravings. Come in for lunch, an afternoon salsa slam, or dinner, or order for pickup for your whole crew any time of day.

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Blaze Pizza (Pizza restaurant)
2320 Lincoln Way
4.5

Blaze Pizza is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 30 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Exceptional quality at lightning fast speed is what we're all about. Artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Inventive to classic. You decide from over 30+ toppings. Blazing hot oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire'd, perfectly crisp perfection. Sound good? Enjoy the rest of your day.

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Abelardo's Mexican Food (Mexican restaurant)
533 Lincoln Way
4.4

Abelardo's Mexican Food is most popular around 6 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay 15 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Panera Bread (Cafe)
309 S Duff Ave
4.1

Panera Bread is most popular around 12 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 15-45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

From focusing on quality, clean ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. You don’t have to compromise to eat well.

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Jeff's Pizza Shop (Pizza restaurant)
2402 Lincoln Way
4.2

Jeff's Pizza Shop is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 15 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Jeff's Pizza Shop has the best salads, sandwiches, and pizza around! Get your order for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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