- Our list of the best things to do in Ames, Iowa, features the top 40 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ames, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Ames, IA , followed by 21 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ankeny, Boone, Madrid and Johnston
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See animals in their natural settings at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. Along with animal viewing, there are a handful of kiddie rides like the train, carousel and camels.
35.6 Miles
Opened in 1997, West Grand Golf is a driving range and mini golf center that provides a number of amenities for the use of its golf enthusiast guests. The center also offers private lessons taught by a PGA Professional instructor.
35.8 Miles
Featuring an attached bar, Totem Bowl is open to visitors for public bowling. The bowling alley has cosmic bowling events during the weekend with glow-in-the-dark pins, neon lights, and pop music.
35.9 Miles
The Izaak Walton Club House houses a conservation organization the offers members a chance to participate in a variety of recreational activities. The clubhouse features rifle and archery ranges along with a pond.
36.0 Miles
Operated by the City of Marshalltown, the Marshalltown aquatic center features an array of water amusements, including extensive splash play areas, multiple water slides, diving areas, and a lazy river.
36.3 Miles
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709 S Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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The Marshalltown Community Theatre presents a seasonally changing array of musical and dramatic productions. The group welcomes volunteers to participate in all aspects of the production process, and has been in operation in one form or another since 1932.
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709 S Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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As a community art center, Central Iowa Art Association offers a variety of art workshops for both adults and children. These classes include drawing, acrylic painting, fiber art, and more.
36.3 Miles
Perfect Setting the is a local art gallery specializing in displaying works from over 60 artists from the state. Paintings, glassware, ceramics, wood carvings, and textiles are among the many mediums of artwork available at the gallery.
36.3 Miles
Featuring nine screens, Plaza Theater provides a variety of films to suit all movie goers. This includes films in both 2D and 3D. And for added convenience, the theater offers on site concessions.
36.5 Miles
Open by appointment only, Binford House offers visitors a guided tour of a 19th century mansion. Registered with the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion features decor and artifacts from the era.