Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Ames

2605 SE 16th Street, Ames IA 50010, US

Reservations: 1-800-596-2375 US/Canada Toll-free

Telephone: +1 (515) 233-3935 Fax: +1 (515) 233-1515

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Ames Hotel near Iowa State University, Adventureland

Whether staying in the area for business or leisure, guests of the Country Inn & Suites will appreciate our close proximity to a variety of local attractions. Our hotel is near Iowa State University, and provides a great place to stay during college visits or parent's weekend. Located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 30, our location is close to the North Grand Mall, Octagon Center for the Arts, and the Main Street cultural district. The Country Inn & Suites is also just a short drive away from Reiman Gardens, Adventureland and White Oak Vineyards.

Our Ames, IA hotel's location offers easy access to the following attractions:

Adventureland (31.9 miles)
This Iowa family resort features over 100 thrill rides, water rides, shows, coasters, and more.
Phone: (515) 266-2121
Ames Community Theater ACTORS, Inc. (6.3 miles)
Since 1956, this community theater has entertained visitors and locals alike and provides a great option for a night out.
Phone: (515) 292-2073
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad (3.3 miles)
In operation since in 1893, this historic attraction features a dinner train, museum and special event trains like Thomas the Tank Engine, Pumpkin Express and Santa Express.
Phone: (515) 432-4249
Brunnier Art Museum (5.4 miles)
Featuring a decorative arts collection and performing arts complex, this Ames attraction is open for tours, receptions and lectures.
Phone: (515) 294-3342
Iowa Arboretum (21.9 miles)
This area attraction features 378 acres of trees, shrubs and flowers, and is sure to provide a relaxing addition to your vacation.
Phone: (515) 795-3216
Iowa State University (3.7 miles)
With a scenic campus, more than 26,000 students and a wide variety of academic programs, Iowa State University is a great place to visit during your stay at our hotel's Ames, Iowa location.
Phone: (515) 294-5836
Main Street Cultural District (2.9 miles)
This local arts district features shopping, history, arts and more and is just minutes away from our Ames, IA hotel's location.
Phone: (515) 233-3472
North Grand Mall (4.9 miles)
The North Grand Mall features more than 60 name-brand stores, boutiques and restaurants.
Phone: (515) 232-3679
Octagon Center for the Arts (2.8 miles)
For quality shopping, visit the Octagon Art Shop to enjoy original, locally and regionally hand-made arts and crafts.
Phone: (515) 232-5331
Reiman Gardens (6.9 miles)
One of the largest public gardens in Iowa, Reiman Gardens offers 14 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens, greenhouses and butterfly emergence cases.
Phone: (515) 294-2710
White Oak Vineyards (15.4 miles)
Featuring some of the best wine in the Midwest, White Oak Vineyards is a great addition to your vacation and an easy drive away from our hotel's Ames, Iowa accommodations.
Phone: (515) 367-7777

The following services are nearby our Ames, IA hotel's location:

Ville Day Spa (5.9 miles)
Des Moines Airport (37.2 miles)

Golf Courses:

Veenker Memorial Golf Course (5.9 miles)
Oaks Public Golf Course (6.8 miles)

Other area attractions and venues include:

Hilton Coliseum

Jack Trice Stadium

CY Stephens Auditorium

About Des Moines

From its humble beginnings as a military post on the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, the capital city of Iowa has gained a cosmopolitan prominence and become a force to be reckoned with in the insurance and publishing industries. Freed from a reputation of cornfields and hog farms, the city offers a range of urbane pursuits, especially along Court Avenue, the hub of the nightlife scene. Downtown, a three-mile network of climate-controlled skywalks grants convenient access to twenty blocks of offices and attractions. The city is also distinguished by spectacular architecture, most notably the commanding state capitol building, the governor's mansion (Terrace Hill), and Salisbury House, a Tudor estate. The Des Moines Art Center injects a note of contemporary drama into the historical mix. For a nostalgic taste of Main Street life, Historic Valley Junction provides a wealth of galleries, shops, restaurants and antiques, all packed within several walkable blocks in West Des Moines.

Did you know?

The meaning of the town's name remains a mystery, although it may be derived from the French de moyen (middle) since it's located between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Des Moines may also be a reference to a group of monks or the Native American Moingona tribe who inhabited the area.