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Guide to Ames and Iowa State ISSUE 19 Ames FALL – WINTER 2019 • 2020 GUIDE TO AMES AND IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY THINKAMES.COM 2 SHARE YOUR FAVORITES #CYTESOFAMES This guide is named after Cy, the cardinal Welcome mascot of Iowa State University. When you visit Ames, you might see Cy cheering with the To AMES fans at a Cyclone athletic event, entertaining guests during a special celebration or greeting We want to welcome you to CYtes students on central campus. We think Cy is the (pronounced sites), your official best mascot around, but don’t just take our guide to all of the sites throughout word for it; Cy has been nationally recognized Ames and Iowa State University. as the CBS Sportsline Most Dominant College Mascot on Earth and the Capital One Bowl National Mascot of the Year. 5 / DO TABLE OF 9 / SHOP CONTENTS 13 / EAT 17 / STAY 22 / AMES MAP 25 / PLAN 27 / IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY 29 / ABOUT AMES 31 / LOCAL RESOURCES 39 / CALENDAR OF EVENTS ABOUT THE COVER MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium is a hub of cardinal and gold spirit as a home to Cyclone Football and a hallmark of Iowa State University. Named in honor of Jack Trice, Iowa State’s first African-American student-athlete, the stadium draws upwards of 65,000 fans for each home game. With excellent sight lines and countless renovations throughout the years, Jack Trice Stadium is recognized as one of the country’s best football venues. Go Cyclones! THINKAMES.COM / / CYTESOFAMES 515.232.4032 3 STEPHENS AUDITORIUM 2019/2020 PERFORMING ARTS SERIES SUBSCRIBE by choosing any FOUR OR MORE performances for SAVINGS, FREE EXCHANGES, and other BENEFITS! center.iastate.edu 515.294.2479 4 SHARE YOUR FAVORITES #CYTESOFAMES DO Story Theater Company ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT; SPORTS & RECREATION THE choose-your-own adventure novel OF STORY COUNTY l to r: Ames Historical Society | Ames Fitness Center | Veenker Memorial Golf Course THINKAMES.COM / / CYTESOFAMES 515.232.4032 5 Attractions & Entertainment Alluvial Brewing Company Ames Public Library Clover Woods Camp ISU Theatre Our taproom features 10 unique varieties Ames Public Library provides books, & Retreat Center Be a part of the drama with ISU Theatre. Visit of craft beer dedicated to quality movies, music, research tools and our website for upcoming performances! Clover Woods Camp & Retreat Center and taste, focused on celebrating our free reference services along with offers year-round outdoor and recreational 515.294.2624 community and our unique piece of Iowa. programs for all ages, meeting options, along with lodging and meals, on theatre.iastate.edu rooms and computer commons. 3715 W 190th St, Ames 1,100 acres of wooded bluffs and native 515.337.1182 515 Douglas Ave, Ames prairies. Meeting space for up to 200. North Grand Cinema alluvialbrewing.com 515.239.5646 1991 Peach Ave, Madrid amespubliclibrary.org Luxury Movie Theatre - Laser projection, 515.795.3338 electric reclining seats, Orville Ames Children’s Choirs cloverwoods.org Redenbacher popcorn, gourmet candies, Ames Town & Gown beer and wine. Independently Owned. The Ames Children’s Choirs include three treble voice choirs and one mixed voice Chamber Music Association Design on Main 2801 Grand Ave, Ames choir for boys and girls, ages 7 to 18, 515.715.1788 Ames Town & Gown presents five An extension of Iowa State University’s with participants from eight central northgrandcinema.com chamber music concerts featuring College of Design, Design on Main aims to Iowa communities. internationally renowned ensembles share the artistic practice generated within ameschildrenschoirs.org and brilliant emerging artists in ideal, the university with the larger community. North Grand intimate settings, on and off campus. 203 Main St, Ames Farmers’ Market Ames City Auditorium 515.292.3891 design.iastate.edu amestownandgown.org Local fruits/vegetables, flowers, eggs, & Durham Bandshell baked goods, honey, popcorn, gourmet Iowa Arboretum pasta, cutlery, and more. JCPenney parking The beautiful Auditorium, seating for Boone & Scenic Valley lot: Wednesdays (3-6 p.m.) and Saturdays 881, is suitable for meetings, lectures Thousands of cultivated trees, shrubs and (8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) May through October. and performances. Durham Bandshell, Railroad & James H. flowers can be enjoyed in this 378-acre nestled in Ames’ oldest park, is perfect Andrew Museum public garden. Hike woodland and prairie 2801 Grand Ave, Ames for outdoor events. trails. Grounds are open year-round. 515.232.7930 Facebook, North Grand Farmers’ Market 515 Clark Ave, Ames A historical, educational railroad museum 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid 515.239.5365 providing excursion train rides across the 515.795.3216 cityofames.org/aud beautiful Des Moines River Valley. Tickets iowaarboretum.org available online at bsvrr.com. Octagon Center for the Arts 225 10th St, Boone The Octagon Center for the Arts is a Ames Community Theater 515.432.4249 Iowa State Center community art center providing gallery (ACTORS, Inc.) bsvrr.com Nationally and internationally-acclaimed exhibits, art classes for children and performers grace the stages of Stephens adults and shop featuring Iowa artists. The local community theater that stages Auditorium and Fisher Theater. The 427 Douglas Ave, Ames five productions annually including Boone History Center Scheman Building is a full-service 515.232.5331 comedies, dramas and musicals. The Boone History Center, a 110-year meeting and event conference center. octagonarts.org Tickets are available at actorsinc.org. old Masonic Temple, features seven 1805 Center Dr, Ames 120 Abraham Dr, Ames galleries packed with stories, artifacts 515.294.3347 515.292.2073 Prairie Moon Winery and photos of Boone County and center.iastate.edu actorsinc.org Central Iowa. Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Vineyards Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Iowa State University Located three miles north of Ames. Ames Historical Society 602 Story St, Boone We’re a family owned winery that makes 515.432.1907 WinterFest all wines on premise and have 12 acres Discover fascinating local stories, explore boonehistorymuseums.org of our own vineyards. changing exhibits, hear engaging programs, WinterFest is a week-long celebration for delve into research materials, select the winter season at Iowa State! It is one 3801 W 190th St, Ames unique Ames-related gift shop items. Campustown Action of the biggest events to bridge the gap 515.232.2747 Open 6 days/week. between the ISU community and the Ames prairiemoonwinery.com Association community! 416 Douglas Ave, Ames 515.232.2148 Ames’ Campustown hosts a thriving nightlife, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames Reiman Gardens ameshistory.org great restaurants and exciting shopping 515.294.7181 options. Events held throughout the year add sac.iastate.edu/sac-annual-events/ 17-acre public botanical garden including to the fun atmosphere of the district. winterfest tropical conservatory, butterfly wing with Ames Main Street 515.292.4528 live butterflies and gift shop. Events and annual displays. Private rentals and tours. More than 50 locally-owned, specialty amescampustown.com Iowa Youth Ballet Company retail shops and restaurants. Farmers’ Open daily. Market, ArtWalk, 4th of July Parade, Enjoy the Iowa Youth Ballet’s dance 1407 University Blvd, Ames MusicWalk, Oktoberfest and Snow Magic. Central Iowa Symphony presentations! See website and Robert 515.294.2710 Thomas Dancenter Facebook page for 304 Main St, Ames The Central Iowa Symphony is a reimangardens.com information on upcoming shows. 515.233.3472 community orchestra, united by amesdowntown.org a love of music and dedication to 515.233.0826 Robert Thomas Dancenter the art of orchestral performance. rtdance.com cisymphony.org Robert Thomas Dancenter offers a variety Ames Main Street of dance classes from beginning to ISU Memorial Union Farmers’ Market advanced, preschool to adult, for serious Ciccotti Art Glass Your favorite spot on campus! The Memorial and social dancers and dance supplies. The Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market Unique hand-blown glass work. Union houses live music, an art studio, 319 S 17th St, Ames brings local food and fun to the heart of Demonstrations and tours. Gallery/ bowling, entertainment, the ISU Book Store, 515.233.0826 Ames. Discover something new every gift shop, custom orders, corporate covered parking and meeting facilities. rtdance.com Saturday, May through October. gifts and trophies. Workshops offered, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames 300-400 block of Main St, Ames see website for details. 515.296.6848 515.232.2310 2306 258th St, Ames mu.iastate.edu amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com 515.231.1267 ciccottiartglass.com 6 SHARE YOUR FAVORITES #CYTESOFAMES DO Sports & Recreation Senior Variety Show Ames Area Running Club Homewood Golf Course Seven Oaks Recreation For 20 years, the Senior Variety Show cast Ames Area Running Club and Alpha Beautiful, well-groomed 9-hole, par Year-round outdoor recreation. Downhill of 100 actors and musicians (all over age Omicron Pi Sorority are co-sponsors 34 golf course in Ames for players of skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. 60) has delighted local audiences and of Run for the Roses, a community event all ages and abilities. Open daily April Canoe, kayak and river tube floats, paintball funded projects for seniors. that has become an Ames fall tradition. through October, weather permitting. and Gladiator Assault Challenge mud run. 515.292.9394 amesrunners.org 401 E 20th St and Duff Ave, Ames Meeting and event space seating 400. seniorvarietyshow.org 515.239.5363 1086 222nd Dr, Boone Ames Fitness Center cityofames.org/golf 515.432.9457 Snus Hill Vineyard & Winery sevenoaksrec.com Ames Fitness Center offers three Iowa Sports Foundation Rural award-winning winery with views from locations with many services including Special Olympics Iowa multi-level decks. Tree shaded lawn, tasting over 100 free group fitness classes The mission of the Iowa Sports Foundation room and gift shop. Live music on Fridays weekly, personal training, indoor track, is to provide sports, recreation, health Special Olympics Iowa provides year- and Sundays during warm weather.
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