Iowa State Center, Ames

Name: Iowa State Center
Address: Corner of Lincoln Way and Beach Ave, Ames, 50011-0001, United States
Telephone: +1 515-294-3347

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Facts and practical information

The Iowa State Center is located just southeast of Iowa State University's central campus in Ames, Iowa. It is a complex of cultural and athletic venues. The Center consists of the following: Hilton Coliseum, Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater, Scheman Building, and Jack Trice Stadium. ()

Coordinates: 42°1'15"N, 93°38'13"W

Address

Corner of Lincoln Way and Beach AveIowa State UniversityAmes 50011-0001 United States

Contact

+1 515-294-3347

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Day trips

Iowa State Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reiman Gardens, Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Bell Tower, Coldwater Golf Links.

0.7 miS
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Reiman Gardens, Ames
19 min walk • Reiman Gardens is a 17-acre university-owned public garden located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa.
1.4 miNW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Ames
36 min walk • Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course which is owned and operated by Iowa State University. The golf course was completed in 1938 and it has hosted the Iowa Master's golf tournament since then. In 1959 the course was renamed for George F.
0.6 miNW
Tower
Bell Tower, Ames
15 min walk • The Iowa State University Campanile is located on Iowa State's central campus, and is home to the Stanton Memorial Carillon. The campanile is widely seen as one of the major symbols of Iowa State University.
1 miSE
42°0'46"N • 93°37'17"W
Coldwater Golf Links, Ames
25 min walk • Golf
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Food Sciences Building, Ames
14 min walk • The Food Sciences Building, formerly known as Dairy Industry Building, is a historic building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States. The two-story, Bedford stone structure was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson & Souers. J. and W. A. Elliott Construction completed it in 1928.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
18 min walk • The Iowa State University campus contains over 160 buildings, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miE
City hall
Ames City Hall, Ames
27 min walk • The Ames City Hall is the official seat of government for the city of Ames, Iowa, United States. The building was originally built for Ames High School. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
1.1 miN
42°2'8"N • 93°37'52"W
Furman Aquatic Center, Ames
27 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
~370 ftNW
42°1'18"N • 93°38'17"W
Fisher Theater, Ames
2 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum
The Farm House, Ames
18 min walk • The Farm House, also known as the Knapp–Wilson House, is the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Now a museum open to the general public, this house was built 1861-65 as part of the model farm that eventually became Iowa State.
~930 ftW
Tudor Revival architecture
Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ames
5 min walk • Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is a historic building in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is a large four-story brick structure that was built in 1931 for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Iowa State College.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Iowa State Center open?

Iowa State Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Iowa State Center?

Nearby attractions include Fisher Theater, Ames (2 min walk), Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ames (5 min walk), Food Sciences Building, Ames (14 min walk), Bell Tower, Ames (15 min walk).

How to get to Iowa State Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iowa State Center:

Bus

Beach Avenue at Sunset Drive Northbound • Lines: 23, 3 (4 min walk)
Lincoln Way at Hilton Coliseum Eastbound • Lines: 1, 9 (5 min walk)