Ames
in Story County of Iowa, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
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: 04:53 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:53 am and 5:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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 04:53 AM (Tuesday). 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: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1001 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

IA Ames Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
2,8 mi
2605 SE 16TH STREET
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

Address
6,5 mi
56676 160th Street
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


IA Hampton Inn and Suites Ames

Address
2,6 mi
2100 Southeast 16th Street
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Address
3,6 mi
1325 Dickinson Ave
50014 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames

Address
2,6 mi
2137 Isaac Newton Dr. SE 16th St.
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Ames

Address
2,6 mi
1523 South Dayton Avenue
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn AMES CONFERENCE CENTER AT ISU

Address
2,7 mi
2609 University Boulevard
50010 AMES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

Address
2,6 mi
2100 GREEN HILLS DRIVE
50014 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express & Suites AMES

Address
2,1 mi
2600 E. 13th Street
50010 AMES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BAYMONT INN & SUITES AMES

Address
2,7 mi
1605 S. DAYTON AVENUE
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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The Ames Public Library ~ A Great Story

Published: December 31, 2014
Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12

Travel back three years to see how the library staff moved out, renovated, and moved back into the Ames Public Library.


Animals in Ames

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 01:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12


Animals in Ames

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 02:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12


Union Pacific autorack (3 min. train) in Ames, Iowa

Published: December 14, 2012
Length: 01:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: arejay54

Friday, December 14, 2012, 12:14 PM. A nice fast Union Pacifid autorack train passes westbound through downtown Ames. For those of you who like short train videos, the train is pretty much...


This Week in Ames

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 23:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12


This Week in Ames

Published: February 06, 2015
Length: 54:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12


This Week in Ames

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 19:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12

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Ames Fire Department Physical Fitness Test

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 23:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12


Animals in Ames

Published: January 28, 2015
Length: 40:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12


Animals in Ames

Published: December 19, 2014
Length: 34:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AmesChannel12


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

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.

Located at 42.0142, -93.6358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iowa State Cyclones football venues, American football venues in Iowa

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.

Located at 42.021, -93.6348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College basketball venues in the United States, Basketball venues in the United States, Iowa State Cyclones basketball venues, Sports venues in Iowa

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.

Located at 42.0098, -93.6388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Iowa, Iowa State University, Visitor attractions in Story County, Iowa, Protected areas of Story County, Iowa, Greenhouses

Ames High School

Ames High School is the sole high school in Ames, Story County, Iowa.

Located at 42.0402, -93.6342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1921, Ames, Iowa, Public high schools in Iowa, School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa, Schools in 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.

Located at 42.0223, -93.6221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
State agencies of Iowa, Transportation in Iowa, State departments of transportation of the United States, Motor vehicle registration agencies

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.

Located at 42.032, -93.612 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ames, Iowa, Hospitals in Iowa, Buildings and structures in Story County, Iowa

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.

Located at 42.0278, -93.6456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iowa State University buildings and structures

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.

Located at 42.048, -93.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Iowa, Ames, Iowa, Buildings and structures in Story County, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Story County, Iowa

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