Stay at our Convenient Hotel Near Iowa State University
The Country Inn & Suites Ames provides guests with convenient access to Iowa State University events and attractions. Our hotel is ideal for guests looking to enjoy a visit to one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. Attend a thrilling Big 12 sports competition or tour the award-winning rose gardens at Reiman Gardens, and then let us treat you to our warm hospitality and great service at Country Inn & Suites Ames.
Our accommodations in Ames are convenient to the following Iowa State University attractions:
Hilton Coliseum (3.6 miles) Home to the Cyclone basketball, gymnastics, volleyball and wrestling teams, Hilton Coliseum has hosted several NCAA events and countless numbers of memorable moments in Iowa State athletics history. Come experience “Hilton Magic”, the power of the Coliseum; faithful to produce unexpected victories. (515) 294-1816 Iowa State Center University Blvd Lincoln Way Mens Home Basketball Schedules
Fri, Nov 05 - Dubuque (Exhibition)
Fri, Nov 12 - Northern Arizona (Global Sports Hy-Vee Challenge)
Sun, Nov 14 - Alabama State (Global Sports Hy-Vee Challenge)
Wed, Nov 17 - Drake
Wed, Nov 24 - Kennesaw State (Global Sports Hy-Vee Challenge)
Sat, Nov 27 - Montana State
Sat, Dec 04 - California (Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series) (Color It Cardinal)
Mon, Dec 06 - Southeast Missouri State
Sun, Dec 12 - Texas Southern
Sun, Dec 19 - Dartmouth
Tue, Dec 21 - Chicago State
Mon, Jan 03 - Northern Illinois
Wed, Jan 12 - Kansas (Gold Rules)
Sat, Jan 15 - Baylor
Wed, Jan 26 - Texas Tech
Sat, Jan 29 - Oklahoma (Coaches vs. Cancer)
Sat, Feb 05 - Kansas State
Sat, Feb 19 - Missouri
Sat, Feb 26 - Nebraska
Wed, Mar 02 - Colorado
Women’s Basketball Schedule
Thu, Nov 04 - Minnesota State-Mankato (Exh.)
Sun, Nov 07 - Wartburg (Exh.)
Sat, Nov 13 - Western Illinois
Mon, Nov 15 - Drake
Sun, Dec 05 - Michigan
Sun, Dec 12 - Columbia
Mon, Dec 20 - Cal State Northridge
Wed, Dec 29 - Florida A&M (Cyclone Challenge)
Thu, Dec 30 - Prairie View A&M (Cyclone Challenge)
Sun, Jan 02 - Chicago State
Tue, Jan 04 - North Dakota State
Tue, Jan 11 - Nebraska
Sat, Jan 22 - Texas A&M
Sat, Jan 29 - Missouri
Wed, Feb 02 - Oklahoma State
Sun, Feb 13 - Kansas State (Pink Zone)
Sat, Feb 19 - Colorado
Mon, Feb 21 - Texas
Tue, Mar 01 - Kansas
Jack Trice Stadium (3.5 miles) Home to the Iowa State University Cyclones! Members of the powerful Big 12 Conference, come watch the Cyclones compete against some of the nations best football teams in Ames. (515) 294-1816 1800 South Fourth Street Cyclone Football Schedule (*Conference)
Sat, Sep 03-Northern Iowa Ames, Iowa 6 p.m.
Sat, Sep 10-Iowa Ames, Iowa 11 a.m. FSN
Fri, Sep 16-Connecticut at East Hartford, Conn. 7 p.m. ESPN/ESPN2
Sat, Oct 01-Texas (Family Weekend) * Ames, Iowa TBA
Sat, Oct 08-Baylor * at Waco, Texas TBA
Sat, Oct 15-Missouri * at Columbia, Mo. TBA
Sat, Oct 22-Texas A&M (Homecoming) * Ames, Iowa TBA
Sat, Oct 29-Texas Tech * at Lubbock, Texas TBA
Sat, Nov 05-Kansas * Ames, Iowa TBA
Fri, Nov 18-Oklahoma State * Ames, Iowa 8 p.m. ESPN2
Sat, Nov 26-Oklahoma * at Norman, Okla. 7 p.m. FX
Sat, Dec 03-Kansas State * at Manhattan, Kan. 11:30 a.m. FSN
Reiman Gardens (3.4 miles) One of the largest public gardens in Iowa, Reiman Gardens provides opportunities for learning throughout the year. The award-winning Gardens features distinct gardens throughout the indoor and outdoor areas, an indoor conservatory, 2500-square-foot indoor butterfly wing, butterfly emergence cases and gift shop. (515) 294-2710 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011
C.Y. Stephens Auditorium (3.7 miles) Each year, a “Season at Stephens” program hosts a broad range of musical and performing groups. Symphonies, ballets, childrens and family programs, acting companies, classical pianists, Broadway musicals, jazz musicians, dancing groups and singers all perform there. (515) 294-3347 Iowa state Center University Blvd and Lincoln Way
Brunnier Art Museum (3.6 miles) The Brunnier Art Museum is the states only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection. The decorative arts collection includes ceramics, glass, dolls, ivory, jade and enameled metals. (515) 294-3342 Located in Scheman Building, Iowa State Center University Blvd and Lincoln Way
Scheman Building (Conference Center) (3.7 miles) The Iowa State Center has a variety of gathering spaces available for your event. The Scheman Building is a 21-room conference facility including a 450-seat auditorium, spacious exhibit space and ample, free parking. Iowa state Center University Blvd and Lincoln Way
ISU Research Park (4.0 miles) The Iowa State University Research Park is a rapidly growing technology community of more than 50 companies. It links technology creation, business formation and development assistance with established technology firms and the marketplace. (515) 296-PARK 2711 South Loop Drive Suite 4050
About Iowa State University Iowa State University was officially established on March 22, 1858 by the legislature of the State of Iowa. The Farm House, the first building on the Iowa State campus, was completed in 1861. In 1862, the Iowa legislature voted to accept the provision of the Morrill Act which was awarded to the agricultural college in 1864. As a land grant institution, Iowa State University focused on the ideals that higher education should be accessible to all and that the university should teach liberal and practical subjects. Iowa State University has approximately 27,000 students and over 100 buildings with world class programs in agriculture, technology, science and art, and created the nation's first state veterinary medicine school in 1879. For more information, visit the Iowa State University website.
Did You Know?
The world's first electronic computer was invented on the Iowa State campus in the late 1930's.
ISU's Reiman Gardens received the "Attraction of the Year" award at the 2008 Iowa Tourism Conference.
Iowa State University has living alumni in all 50 states and 146 countries.
ISU currently has approximately 2,500 international students from 104 countries attending classes.