Ames is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants. Take a campus tour or explore the surrounding area of Iowa State University. You might find that sights like Octagon Center for the Arts and Main Street Cultural District are worth a visit.
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is $98
$110 total
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Apr 6 - Apr 7
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Iowa State University
If you'd like to get a taste of Ames student life, check out Iowa State University, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Ames.
Ames and related destinations
Ames, well-known for its sports and university life, features attractions such as Octagon Center for the Arts and Main Street Cultural District. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center.

Greenville, well-known for its sports and university life, features attractions such as Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum and Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Clark-LeClair Stadium and Greenville North Carolina Convention Center.

Admired for its sports and university life, Auburn - Opelika features attractions such as Jordan-Hare Stadium and Auburn Arena. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum and Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.

Manhattan is well-known for its university life and sports while attractions include Flint Hills Discovery Center and Memorial Stadium. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Sunset Zoological Park and Fred Bramlage Coliseum.

Oneonta is well-known for its baseball and university life, featuring attractions such as Foothills Performing Arts Center and Cooperstown All Star Village Fields. This family-friendly city has something for everyone including its theaters, restaurants, and sights like Susquehanna River and Damaschke Field.

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