Ames, University town in Story County, Iowa, United States.
Located in central Iowa at 287 meters elevation, Ames extends across residential neighborhoods surrounding the Iowa State University campus and downtown district.
The Cedar Rapids and Missouri Railroad established Ames in 1864, naming it after Massachusetts Congressman Oakes Ames who supported transcontinental railroad construction.
The Octagon Center for the Arts, Brunnier Art Museum, and Iowa State University venues present regular exhibitions, performances, and educational programs throughout the year.
CyRide bus system connects all major areas of the city, while Interstate 35 and Highways 30 and 69 provide direct access to Des Moines.
Iowa State University's research facilities in Ames include the National Animal Disease Center and the Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory for materials development.
Location: Story County
Inception: 1864
Elevation above the sea: 287 m
Website: http://cityofames.org
GPS coordinates: 42.02734,-93.63159
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
Jack Trice Stadium
1.5 km
Ames High School
1.4 km
Reiman Gardens
2 km
Catt Hall
1.2 km
Beardshear Hall
1.4 km
The Farm House
928 m
State Gymnasium
1.8 km
Enrollment Services Center
1.5 km
Morrill Hall
1.3 km
Big Creek Bridge 2
17.9 km
Roosevelt School
750 m
Old Town Historic District
1.5 km
Bandshell Park
1.9 km
Ames City Hall
1.1 km
Food Sciences Building
926 m
Black Engineering Building
1.7 km
Keigley Branch Bridge
12.5 km
Masonic Temple
1.6 km
Delta Upsilon Chapter House
1.2 km
Big Creek Bridge
15.7 km
Laboratory of Mechanics
1.6 km
Nevada Downtown Historic District
14.8 km
Edwards-Swayze House
15.1 km
Municipal Building
1.5 km
Sigma Sigma–Delta Chi Fraternity House
1.9 km
Gilmour B. and Edith Craig MacDonald House
1.6 km
Colonials Club House
1.3 km
Donald and Ruth Furman Aquatic Center
922 mReviews
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