Old Chicago
Old Chicago is connected to the hotel with access from inside. It is a great family restaurant. It has a variety of different pizzas, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. It is also part of the World Beer Tour allowing customers to choose from 110 different types of beer. To contact please call: 515.232.6900.

Hickory Park Restaurant Co.
Open since 1970, this BBQ restaurant became a tradition with the Iowa State University football team. Over the years it became well known for its hickory park BBQ and ice cream. It is currently located on Duff Avenue and it maintains its antique look and feel. It has a variety of different appetizers and food to choose from. Their banquet/reception building is located within walking distance to our hotel. To contact please call: 515-232-7275.

Fuji Steak House
Fuji Japanese Steak House Hibachi & Sushi bar is located in our campus strip center next to the Hotel. Dine in as a party of two or a group and experience a great show on the hibachi grill. Happy Hour and daily specials. To contact please call: 515-232-8383.

Applebees
Enjoy a wonderful selection of American food at Applebees. They have sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, salads and much more. Located 0.2 miles North of the hotel. This is a great family restaurant to enjoy lunch, dinner or a quick bite to eat in the bar. To contact please call: 515-233-6452.

The Mongolian Buffet
Enjoy a wonderful selection of American & Asian food at the Mongolian Buffet & Grill. They are located next to our campus strip center near the Hotel. To contact please call: 515-233-5252.

Vesuvius Wood-Fired Pizza
Located within walking distance and connected to our campus strip center, Vesuvius Wood-Fired Pizza is pizza unlike any other. From the original Pepperoni and Sausage to Margherita or Prosciutto. Vesuvius Wood-Fired Pizza will surely make your mouth water for more. To contact please call: 515-233-7183.

Ada Hayden Park and Rec Area
www.Ada Hayden Park and Rec Area .com

Ames Municipal Band
www.Ames Municipal Band .com

Birthplace of the Electronic Computer
www.Birthplace of the Electronic Computer .com

Boone County Historical Center
www.Boone County Historical Center .com

Boone Scenic Valley Railroad
www.Boone Scenic Valley Railroad.com

Cinema 12 Theatre
www.Cinema 12 Theatre .com

Community Arts Center
www.Community Arts Center .com

Community Theater
www.Community Theater.com

Farm House Museum
www.Farm House Museum .com

Farm Progress Show
www.Farm Progress Show .com

Grand Opera House
www.Grand Opera House .com

Hickory Grove Rural School Museum
www.Hickory Grove Rural School Museum .com

Iowa Arboretum
www.Iowa Arboretum.com

Iowa State Center / Stephans Auditorium
www.Iowa State Center / Stephans Auditorium .com

Iowa State Fair
www.Iowa State Fair .com

Kate Shelley Railroad Museum and Park
www.Kate Shelley Railroad Museum and Park.com

Ledges State Park
www.Ledges State Park .com

North Grand Mall
www.North Grand Mall .com

Reiman Gardens
www.Reiman Gardens .com

Story City Antique Carousel
www.Story City Antique Carousel .com

AMES, IOWA SHOPPING

There are plenty of shopping areas surrounding the hotel. Some include the Shoppes on Grand, Main Street Cultural District, and the North Grand Mall. Main Street downtown Ames offers Mom & Pop type stores with old town appeal.

The following stores are all within walking distance of the hotel.

Kmart

Super Wal-Mart

Best Buy

Staples

Radio Shack

Target

Click this link for Ames most Current Events, http://www.visitames.com/events/ and many other attractions in the area.

AMES, IOWA LOCAL NEWS

Des Moines Register

www.desmoinesregister.com

Ames Tribune

www.amestrib.com

CBS - KCCI - Channel 8

CBS network station, locally channel 8. -- www.kcci.com

ABC - MYABC5 - Channel 5

ABC network station, locally channel 5. -- www.myabc5.com

FOX - KDSM - Channel 6

FOX network station, locally channel 6. -- www.kdsm.com

NBC - WHO - Channel 13

NBC network station, locally channel 13. -- www.nbc13.com