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Rico's Tacos
Taco restaurant
👍👍 Authentic Mexican Street Tacos! I'm from Texas and was not expecting to find authentic Mexican food like Rico's this far north. They even have barbacoa and lengua. And all the flavored Jarritos. I've only tried the barbacoa street tacos but I'll definitely be back to taste the rest of their menu. Hi...
$ $$$
4.90 (516 reviews)
(~1.26 km from centre)
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Reiman Gardens
Botanical garden
14-acre park featuring seasonal flowerbeds, a butterfly exhibit, sculptures, tours, lectures & more.
4.80 (1K reviews)
(~2.4 km from centre)
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Inis Grove Park
Park
Large recreation area with basketball & tennis courts, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & trails.
4.80 (575 reviews)
(~2.27 km from centre)
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Jack Trice Stadium
Stadium
This 55,000-seat stadium is home to the Iowa State Cyclones college football team.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
(~2.1 km from centre)
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The Mucky Duck Pub
Restaurant
Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
(~3.62 km from centre)
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Chocolaterie Stam
Chocolate shop
👍👍 Best chocolate on the planet! They also serve coffee. There is comfortable seating at a table or couches.
So many choices! I make this a destination when I am in Ames.
4.90 (321 reviews)
(~0.39 km from centre)
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Hilton Coliseum
Arena
14,356-seat arena hosting a variety of sporting events such as wrestling, basketball & volleyball.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
(~1.6 km from centre)
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Aunt Maude's
American restaurant
Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.
$$$ $
4.70 (864 reviews)
(~0.23 km from centre)
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Hickory Park
Barbecue restaurant
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (6.1K reviews)
(~1.95 km from centre)
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Brookside Park
Park
Recreational green space featuring volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields & a wading pool.
4.70 (679 reviews)
(~1.12 km from centre)
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Mayhem Collectibles
Comic book store
👍👍 I like it here. I wasn't really into shops like these before I moved to the area, but it's nice and everything is organized in a way I really like. In a word, good :)
4.70 (676 reviews)
(~2.86 km from centre)
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Wheatsfield Cooperative
Grocery store
😐 I'm a lifetime co-op member & I wish they would make all their vegetarian options vegan. Vegetarians can eat vegan food but vegans cannot eat vegetarian food. So many times I could not buy food because it had butter, milk, egg or meat in it. Just use plant-based butter, milk, egg and meat. That is b...
4.70 (639 reviews)
(~0.41 km from centre)
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Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
Irish restaurant
Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
(~2.09 km from centre)
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El Azteca
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Enjoyed the Arroz con Pollo and Peach Margarita!
$$ $$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~3.5 km from centre)
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Provisions Lot F
American restaurant
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
(~3.28 km from centre)
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Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
👍👍 This coffee roaster is a live saver! Reliable, accommodating, and the crew is full of individuals who are beyond amazing. Real people, real coffee, ya dig? ;)
4.80 (300 reviews)
(~0.52 km from centre)
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Downtown Deli
Deli
Standard delicatessen serving classic sandwiches, soups & salads over the counter.
$ $$$
4.80 (299 reviews)
(~0.28 km from centre)
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Cafe Beaudelaire
Brazilian restaurant
Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
(~2.8 km from centre)
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Stephens Auditorium
Performing arts theater
Large, multilevel theater at Iowa State University featuring concerts, plays & other events.
4.60 (855 reviews)
(~1.88 km from centre)