Guidebook for Ames
Food Scene
Often crowded, but great all round restaurant. Also good for picking up morning pastries and coffee. Fresh bread daily. Great Sunday brunch - go early!
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The Cafe
2616 Northridge PkwyOften crowded, but great all round restaurant. Also good for picking up morning pastries and coffee. Fresh bread daily. Great Sunday brunch - go early!
Good soup, salad, and coffee shop. Nice outdoor seating in summer.
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Stomping Grounds Cafe
303 Welch AveGood soup, salad, and coffee shop. Nice outdoor seating in summer.
Arcadia Cafe
2337 230th StreetCharming, small coffee shop with fresh baked goods daily. Also gluten free options.
Parks & Nature
Emma McCarthy Lee Park Access
Emma McCarthy Lee Park AccessLovely wooded park and hiking trail walking distance from the house.
A great park for a hike or picnic along rugged cliffs or within the DesMoines River Valley.
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Ledges State Park
1515 P AveA great park for a hike or picnic along rugged cliffs or within the DesMoines River Valley.
Essentials
Hy-Vee
3800 Lincoln WayFareway Grocery
619 Burnett AveWheatsfield Cooperative
413 Northwestern AveNice new meat counter, deli, and sushi bar.