I loved my time in Ames as a college student and love the town. Let me know if you want recommendations for any specific sections I do not have covered on this list.
Map
Sections
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Coffee Shops
Shopping
Bars
Places to hang out
Actual food
here are what places are open late night (they need more)
Coffee Shops
A new addition to Ames and I am so sad they didn't have one when I was a student. Glad that my brother is going to college there so I can visit 7 Brew, I mean him
7 Brew Coffee
Shopping
This is a store that is just fun to walk around and see all the different stuff they have
Lindsey Loo's
Bars
I have had some great moments and some moments I would like to forget here. Would recommend going on Fishbowl Fridays as the drinks are fun and taste great.
Cys Roost
I love the rooftop patio, a great place to hangout.
Wallaby's Bar and Grille
Places to hang out
Just a gorgeous place to hangout and take a little walk
Reiman Gardens
There is a reason that this is the building all the Iowa State commercials feature, it is such a cool looking place and a great place to study if you can find an open spot
Iowa State University Student Innovation Center
Actual food
If you like Hibachi you will like this place
Fuji Japanese Steak House
here are what places are open late night (they need more)
It's a McDonald's you know what to expect it is one of the only late night places open
McDonald's
Let's face it taco bell definitely tastes better late night
Taco Bell
Gyms
If you are a student or have access to ISU's gyms State Gym is a great place to workout.
State Gym
A lot of apartment complexes if they don't have a larger gym will throw in a membership to this place
Ames Fitness Center - South
Hiking/ Hot Girl Walks
One of my favorite places to go on a hike. Not that long from Ames and the views definitely make the trip worth it.
