Ames, IA
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Visit Ames

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Breakfast was average and seemed overdone with some items like the biscuits
Reviewed on 27 October 2025

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Great location; Great staff; Great hotel!
Reviewed on 27 October 2025

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
SECOND TIME STAYING HERE AS ITS RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE GOLF COARSE WE PLAY. BREAKFAST IS ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE WITH A GOOD SELECTION. ROOM WAS CLEAN AND SO WAS THE ENTIRE PROPERTY. TONS OF RESTARAUNTS TO CHOOSE FROM JUST A DRIVE AWAY. WOULD RECOMEND TO STAY HERE.
Reviewed on 25 October 2025

Fun Family Place with Extras and Space
The kitchen was amazing! Snacks that the Host left for us, coffee, everything you will need to cook.Felt very at home, quiet neighborhood, game room was great.If we had questions Hist would respond very quickly. We stayed 5 days and would stay again!
Reviewed on 17 October 2025

Campus & Downtown - Near Starbucks - Netflix - 2Br/1Ba
Wonderful stay! Communication with the Hosts kept us well informed about the house, about the entrance, about the surrounding location & gave us an easy feeling about being free to communicate with them for anything else. The house was immaculately clean, comfortable and welcoming. The house is actually ...
Reviewed on 3 October 2025

Spacious 6-bedroom retreat next to park—ideal for family & group getaways
Loved this house and would definitely recommend and stay again!!
Reviewed on 21 October 2025
Popular places to visit

Iowa State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Iowa State University, during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Main Street Cultural District
During your trip to Ames, you can do some window-shopping at Main Street Cultural District. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Reiman Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Reiman Gardens, a lovely green space in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Farm House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Farm House Museum in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Brunnier Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Brunnier Art Museum in Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Find out about the history of Ames with a stop at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Other places like Ames
- Iowa State University
- Jack Trice Stadium
- Stephens Auditorium
- Main Street Cultural District
- Reiman Gardens
- Hilton Coliseum
- Iowa State Center
- Farm House Museum
- Veenker Memorial Golf Course
- Furman Aquatic Center
- Octagon Center for the Arts
- Brunnier Art Museum
- Boone Speedway
- Saylorville Lake
- Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Ledges State Park
- Des Moines MEPS
- Seven Oaks Recreation
- Big Creek State Park
- Haunting at Farrar
- Iowa Arboretum
- Otter Creek Golf Course
- Kate Shelley High Bridge
- Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery
- Ankeny Art Center
- Lake Robbins Ballroom
