About the book

Students wrote A Guide to Ames for students, residents and the 400,000 visitors who come to Ames each year. This book gives you a world of adventures in a city that has the cultural amenities of a metropolitan area with a small town atmosphere. Concerts, movies, Broadway shows, theater, lectures, sports and so much more invigorate your life, broaden  your mind, and provide you with a unique, exciting and stimulating experience.

In the heart of the city is Iowa State University, one of the most beautiful compuses in the nation, featuring a dramatic central lawn, architecture from the 19th century to contemporary, and public art from a collection that is the largest of any university in America. An institution respected throughout the world for its contribution to scientific discovery and students who are prepared with both the knowledge and the practical experience to make a difference in our world, Iowa State University is home to students from all 50 states and more than 100 countires.

Inside this guide you'll find the best places to study in coffee shops and restaurants representing over a dozen different cultures. How the bar you frequent might signify your social identity. Where you can find a job that will enhance your career or entrepreneurial talents. Discover some of the over 600 organizations on campus and in the community (and the churches that provide free food!) The book is full of information with ideas for things to do with your friends and relatives.

Here is where you will create your first home away from home. Ames is where you begin to turn your dreams into your future. Enjoy the adventure with this indispensable guide to Ames.