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Located in Central Iowa and roughly 30 miles north of Des Moines, the capital of
Iowa, is Ames, a beautiful town waiting to be discovered by those living in cosmopolitan
cities. Named after Massachusetts congressman and a renowned tycoon
Oakes Ames, it is the perfect place to plan your next weekend and get mesmerized
in its lanes where friendly locals make sure that your trip is made as comfortable
as possible. Bring your children along, for so many different trains pass through
this tiny town that they would spend their whole day watching them, or sit next
to your friends and rediscover your youth at the grounds of Iowa State University.
Driving is the best option to reach Ames as it is not directly connected to any
commercial airlines. The nearest airport is in the state capital. You can reach
the town in 3 hours from Minneapolis, 30 minutes from Des Moines,
and 5 hours from Chicago, which falls in the east of the city.
Within city, all the main places can be reached easily by your own vehicle or public
transport system. For the bike fanatics, Ames has a moderately extensive paved trail
system that connects all its major attractions. The Downtown region between
Grand and Duff Avenues is home to a numerous old brick
buildings holding charming shops, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and gift shops,
making it a pleasant stroll. If you are looking for a one-stop-place-to-shop, head
towards big-box chain stores, located along the south Duff Avenue from Lincoln Way.
When here, don't miss the fun of visiting:
Hoggatt School: a narration of yesteryears tucked away in
a single room.
Iowa State University: 500 acres of tall trees, exquisite
public art and gorgeous designed buildings accompanied by a small lake at the southern
end.
Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Peterson Art Museum and Farm House Museum: Exhibit
decorative art items from around the globe, including American prints, Asian handicrafts,
European decorative arts and South American paintings and sculptures.
When done with all the shopping and sight-seeing, satisfy your taste buds at Black
Market Pizza, The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company, Hickory Park, Jeff's Pizza,
The Spice or the Stomping Grounds.
If you want to rent a car in USA to discover Ames, give America Car Rental a call and we'll book just-the-right
car for you. You can also visit America Car Rental home page for USA car rental services online.
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