Local, regional and national art exhibitions and juried art shows, classes and workshops for all ages. Octagon Shop offers Midwestern arts and crafts for sale. The Octagon's Art Festival is held each September.
Ames, IA Art CentersFour-building conference, athletic and performing arts complex. Stephens Auditorium is a 2,747-seat performing arts facility selected as Iowa's "Building of the Century" by the American Institute of Architects. Also includes Hilton Coliseum, Fisher
Ames, IA State CentersArt exhibitions; glass, ceramics and art from eastern and western cultures; gallery talks; children's programs.
Ames, IA MuseumsThis 200-acre park, headquarters of the Conservation Board'
Ames, IA Conservation CentersRanked among the 25 most beautiful campuses in the nation, this university setting includes historic and contemporary buildings and more than 450 art sculptures. Internationally recognized for leadership in science and technology education and research, it is the birthplace of the world'
Ames, IA UniversitiesThe Iowa State Fair, held each August, is Iowa's largest tourism event and the cornerstone event of more than 160 activities ...
Learn the amazing story of how Iowans transformed fertile prairies into the most productive farmland in the world. Travel at...
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Two main street buildings plus machine shed, natural history items, artifacts representing central Iowa history, military roo...
Central Iowa's only remaining drive-in theater is open daily, and children under 11 are admitted free with parents....