Enjoy Ames!

Here are some of our favorite things to do in Ames:

Restaurants
Stomping Grounds is great for coffee and light meals all day.
Jimmy John's is Ryan's very favorite thing about Iowa.
Battle's BBQ will put you in the mood for an immediate nap.
The Cafe is a little further afield but is a favorite for lunch and dinner.
Dairy Queen is a summertime must.
Aunt Maude's is a good lunch or dinner spot on Main Street.
Lorry's Coffee is a great coffee spot, managed by Katherine's old boss.
Della Viti is Ames's first wine bar!

Golf
Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a good public course.

Swimming
Furman Aquatic Center has a lazy river and 3 water slides.  Fun for everyone!

Other activities and sights
Ada Hayden Heritage Park is great for walks and runs.
Iowa State University has a beautiful campus.  Dr. Dave works in Curtiss Hall.
For other running options, check out this map.