Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast: Ames, IA Guidebook

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Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast: Ames, IA Guidebook

City/town information

Just 7 miles south of Loya's, Ames is home to Iowa State University and their Cyclones. Continually named one of the best college towns in America, Ames offers arts, sports, and entertainment to anyone visiting. Ask us about our favorite places to check out around town.
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Ames
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Just 7 miles south of Loya's, Ames is home to Iowa State University and their Cyclones. Continually named one of the best college towns in America, Ames offers arts, sports, and entertainment to anyone visiting. Ask us about our favorite places to check out around town.
Just 40 miles south of Loya's, Des Moines offers all the amenities of a more urban setting. Take a quick trip south on I-35 to take in all the offerings for the day, then head back to Loya's for an evening of respite and relaxation.
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Des Moines
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Just 40 miles south of Loya's, Des Moines offers all the amenities of a more urban setting. Take a quick trip south on I-35 to take in all the offerings for the day, then head back to Loya's for an evening of respite and relaxation.

Food scene

A local treasure with the best bread in town! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all great options here. Don't forget to check out their bar tucked away in the back of the restaurant.
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The Cafe
2616 Northridge Pkwy
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A local treasure with the best bread in town! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all great options here. Don't forget to check out their bar tucked away in the back of the restaurant.
A fun atmosphere with an inventive menu! This is a great dining options for larger groups.
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Provisions Lot F
2400 N Loop Dr
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A fun atmosphere with an inventive menu! This is a great dining options for larger groups.
The best BBQ in town in the historic Main Street train station. Check out their outdoor patio with a festive atmosphere and a view of their smoker. Make sure you order the beef brisket and corn bread pudding!
Cornbred Barbecue
526 Main St
The best BBQ in town in the historic Main Street train station. Check out their outdoor patio with a festive atmosphere and a view of their smoker. Make sure you order the beef brisket and corn bread pudding!
This wine bar on Main Street, Ames has the best selection of wines that you won't be able to find anywhere else in town. With Napa Technology's WineStations, Della Viti offers you the chance to taste a wide range of wines from all over the world. A great spot to gather your friends or to pick up a few bottles to drink back at Loya's.
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Della Viti
323 Main St
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This wine bar on Main Street, Ames has the best selection of wines that you won't be able to find anywhere else in town. With Napa Technology's WineStations, Della Viti offers you the chance to taste a wide range of wines from all over the world. A great spot to gather your friends or to pick up a few bottles to drink back at Loya's.

Sightseeing

A great free option for a weekday activity while you're visiting Iowa State's campus. Take a look at the University Art Collection and learn about some Iowa's greatest artists. Ask the staff about the Grant Wood murals that can be found around campus.
Brunnier Art Museum
1800 Center Dr
A great free option for a weekday activity while you're visiting Iowa State's campus. Take a look at the University Art Collection and learn about some Iowa's greatest artists. Ask the staff about the Grant Wood murals that can be found around campus.
Only a 5 mile drive from Loya's, McFarland Park offers more of central Iowa's native landscape with miles of trails through prairie and hard wood timber. Make sure you stop inside the visitors' center to take a look at one of Dean's murals: a tour of Iowa's flora and fauna through the seasons.
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McFarland Park
56461 180th St
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Only a 5 mile drive from Loya's, McFarland Park offers more of central Iowa's native landscape with miles of trails through prairie and hard wood timber. Make sure you stop inside the visitors' center to take a look at one of Dean's murals: a tour of Iowa's flora and fauna through the seasons.
The entertainment center of Iowa State University's campus, the center includes Fisher Theater, Scheman Building, and Stephens Auditorium. Check out their website to see what events are happening while you're in town. Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum.
Iowa State Center
1900 Center Dr
The entertainment center of Iowa State University's campus, the center includes Fisher Theater, Scheman Building, and Stephens Auditorium. Check out their website to see what events are happening while you're in town. Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum.
This beautiful park is on the north side of Ames and is a favorite recreation spot for locals. With 3 miles of trails around an old gravel pit, the lakeside sunsets are beautiful. A great spot to take the family for an afternoon picnic.
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에이다 헤이든 유산 공원
5205 Grand Ave
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This beautiful park is on the north side of Ames and is a favorite recreation spot for locals. With 3 miles of trails around an old gravel pit, the lakeside sunsets are beautiful. A great spot to take the family for an afternoon picnic.
While we are quite partial to the botanical offerings here at Loya's, Reiman Gardens on Iowa State's campus is a great place to take your kids if you're in town for the day. Check out the amazing variety of butterflies in their butterfly garden.
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라이먼 가든
1407 University Blvd
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While we are quite partial to the botanical offerings here at Loya's, Reiman Gardens on Iowa State's campus is a great place to take your kids if you're in town for the day. Check out the amazing variety of butterflies in their butterfly garden.