Best things to do 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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Brookside Park (Park)
1325 6th St
4.7

Brookside Park is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Bandshell Park (Park)
Duff Ave & 6th St
4.5

Bandshell Park is most popular around 3 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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North River Valley Park (Park)
725 E 13th St
4.6

North River Valley Park is most popular around 6 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Ames Public Library (Library)
515 Douglas Ave
4.7

Ames Public Library is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas, through books, movies, music, community events, computer and internet access, online resources, and much more.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

World's Largest Concrete Gnome (Tourist destination)
1407 S University Blvd
4.5

World's Largest Concrete Gnome is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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