Ames
in Story County of Iowa, United States
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Des Moines International Airport (35 mi) - Fort Dodge Regional Airport (46 mi)
- Waterloo Regional Airport (72 mi)
- Atlantic Municipal Airport (85 mi)
- Ottumwa Regional Airport (88 mi)
- The Eastern Iowa Airport (99 mi)
- Albert Lea Municipal Airport (114 mi)
- Fairmont Municipal Airport (118 mi)
- Rochester International Airport (141 mi)
- Ames Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Homewood Municipal Golf Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Oaks Golf Course (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Veenker Memorial Golf Course (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Coldwater Golf Links (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Ballard Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Indian Creek Country Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- River Bend Municipal GC (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Boone Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Honey Creek Golf Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 42.035 and -93.620 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 42° 2' 4" and W -93° 37' 11"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 04:28 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:13 am and 4:48 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Ames
Ames in Story County (Iowa) with it's 65,060 citizens is a place in United States about 897 mi (or 1,443 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
Current time in Ames is now 04:28 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 9 airports near Ames, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Des Moines International Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nevada, Boone, Des Moines, Webster City and Adel. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 38 °F
| Morning Temperature | -2°C / 29 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
| Night Temperature | -0°C / 31 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 54% |
| Air Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky |
| General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
6°C (43 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
7°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
IA Ames Country Inn and Suites by Radisson
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
IA Hampton Inn and Suites Ames
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames
TownePlace Suites Ames
Holiday Inn AMES CONFERENCE CENTER AT ISU
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites AMES
BAYMONT INN & SUITES AMES
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Jack Trice Stadium
Jack Trice Stadium (originally Cyclone Stadium and formerly Jack Trice Field) is a stadium, in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is primarily used for college football, and is the home field of the Iowa State Cyclones. It opened on September 20, 1975, with a 17-12 win over Air Force. It is the second-newest stadium in the Big 12 Conference behind only Milan Puskar Stadium of West Virginia (which had its design based on Jack Trice Stadium), and is the sixth-largest by capacity in the conference.
Hilton Coliseum
James H. Hilton Coliseum is a 14,376-seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa. The arena opened in 1971. It is home to the Iowa State University Cyclones men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball teams.
Reiman Gardens
Reiman Gardens is situated on a 14- acre site located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University (ISU) campus in Ames, Iowa. Reiman Gardens (pronounced Rye-Men) is a year-round facility that has become one of the top ten attractions in Central Iowa. It is open seven days per week, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours in the summer season and extended evening hours for its annual events. The Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Ames High School
Ames High School is the sole high school in Ames, Story County, Iowa.
Iowa Department of Transportation
In the U.S. state of Iowa, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is the state government organization responsible for the organization, construction, and maintenance of the primary highway system. Located in Ames, the DOT is also responsible for licensing drivers and programming and planning for aviation, rail, and public transit. The organization was created in 1904 as the Iowa State Highway Commission, an extension of Iowa State College in Ames.
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Mary Greeley Medical Center is a 220 bed regional referral center owned by the City of Ames, Iowa. Although city owned, no public funds are used for ongoing operations, and it operates much like a private hospital. As the second largest employer in Story County, it is located 1/2 mile (.8 km) north of the Ames central business district with a staff of 1,437 employees and annual payroll of $34.7m. Administrative responsibility is held by a five person publicly elected board.
Catt Hall
Catt Hall is an administrative building completed in 1892, at Iowa State University which currently houses the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the Carrie Chapman Center for Women and Politics. The building is named for Carrie Chapman Catt, an American women's rights activist and founder of the League of Women Voters. She graduated from Iowa State in 1880 at the top of her class.
North Grand Mall
North Grand Mall is a 340,000-square-foot shopping center serving the city of Ames, Iowa and owned by GK Development, Inc. since 2004. In 2006, plans were announced for a $30 million renovation and expansion. In 2004, a farmers' market operated at the mall. The mall's anchor stores are JCPenney and Younkers, with a third anchor having announced its closure in late 2008. The Sears building was torn down, with Kohl's, TJ Maxx, and Shoe Carnival opening on its site.
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