Top rated Tourist attractions in Ames

Experience the best that Ames has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 12 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Park
Park with a fishing lake, hiking & biking trails, picnic shelter & wetlands for bird-watching.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Reiman Gardens
Botanical garden
14-acre park featuring seasonal flowerbeds, a butterfly exhibit, sculptures, tours, lectures & more.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Inis Grove Park
Park
Large recreation area with basketball & tennis courts, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & trails.
4.80 (575 reviews)
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Brookside Park
Park
Recreational green space featuring volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields & a wading pool.
4.70 (679 reviews)
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Moore Memorial Park
Park
Large city park with big shelters with electrical outlets for private events, grills & a bike path.
4.70 (262 reviews)
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Octagon Center For the Arts
Arts organization
4.70 (90 reviews)
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North River Valley Park
Park
Public park offering rental picnic pavilions, BBQ grills, horseshoes pits & sand volleyball courts.
4.60 (265 reviews)
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Daley Park & Greenbelt
Park
Modest green space featuring a basketball court, a children's playground & covered picnic shelter.
4.60 (125 reviews)
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Ames Astrobleme Museum
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Very interesting place with a fascinating discovery. I know it's off the beaten path but worth the drive.
4.60 (36 reviews)
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World's Largest Concrete Gnome
Tourist attraction
😐 When researching roadside attractions this popped up, and I figured let's check it out. It was about 26 miles (one way) out of the way off I-80 and in the Reiman gardens. It only lost stars because it wasn't a quick take a picture and move on.... it was a paid admission and in the middle of a beauti...
4.50 (193 reviews)
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Stuart Smith Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ It's a great park with a walking trail, river, and playground equipment. It would be a great place for a picnic.
4.40 (55 reviews)
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Country Gables Park
Park
4.40 (40 reviews)
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