- 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
Showing 41-50 of
129
25.7 Miles
Spread over roughly 28 miles, the Saylorville Trail is a very popular bike ride path in the area. Since there are many places in which a biker can hop off then hop back on, the time for the trail can vary from person to person.
26.6 Miles
Thomas Mitchell Park is a county park featuring a tall, wooded ridge. The park is named after Thomas Mitchell, one of Polk County's first settlers. Attractions include a playground, camping facilities, fishing, picnic shelters, and hiking trails.
26.8 Miles
Offering free admission, Adventureland of America has a multitude of amusement park rides for people of all ages. The park contains roller coasters with loops, a water park with slides, and kiddie rides.
26.8 Miles
Adventure Lands of America features over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including roller coasters and thrill rides. They also offer live entertainment, water rides and a full complement of children's rides spread throughout the park.
26.8 Miles
Along with public skating, lessons are offered at the Metro Ice Sports Facility. This includes basic lessons as well as lessons in figure skating technique. Other activities include hockey leagues and training camps.
27.3 Miles
Guests at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa enjoy a host of gaming options. This casino features rows of slot machines, card tables, roulette, craps and other favorites. There is also a bar and a restaurant.
27.6 Miles
Adventureland is a theme park located in Des Moines, Iowa. The park includes thrill rides, as well as family and kiddie rides, and most recently added a water park called Adventure Bay.
27.6 Miles
The Racing Association of Central Iowa hosts live horse racing at Prairie Meadows. The venue offers live racing, simulcast racing, a casino, dining, and a wide variety of live entertainment.
27.7 Miles
Theater 'For Children, By Children,' Class Act Productions Incorporated is an entertaining and educational community theater space aimed at given kids a chance to perform before live audiences. The theater offers workshops and holds auditions.
28.1 Miles
25%
4 votes
2701 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
MoreLess Info
Plaza Lanes Family Fun Center is a bowling alley that also features outdoor volleyball courts and offers league play for both sports. They offer laser bowling, tournaments and they have an attached bar and grill.