Center Grove Orchard was such a fun place to be this past fall, and in years past. There is so much…read moreto do, you really can make a full day visit. Lost of farm animals to check out, tons of kids activities, a huge pumpkin patch, an apple grove where you can pick your own apples, a train to ride, a corn maze, and a market where there are farm made jams, jellies, peanut butter, honey, baked goods and more. There were also signs up saying there will be strawberry picking in the summer, and they also have fields of flowers in the appropriate seasons. They are striving to make their farm a year-round destination.

My biggest gripe was that this is a family centered destination and there is nowhere for nursing…read moremothers to feed their babies? A worker suggested I feed my baby in a port a potty. I had to go all the way back to the car to feed her. :( A lot of the food stops are closed at the end if the season. The funnel cake place wasn't taking orders because they set the oil too low or something and couldn't give a clear time they would be ready. However! There were some cute photo stops and my kid had a blast in the big corn pool I have never seen anything like it. They also have the BEST applesauce I have ever had.

The Octagon Center of the Arts has since moved down the block a few spots. I recently wandered into…read morethe shop and the adjacent gallery that was featuring a sign history of Ames. Great Stuff.

I really love this place! Cool art store/gallery/space to rent!…read more I have enjoyed concerts, classes, and art shows here! The rooms are beautiful and big enough for a nice crew to be in, but not huge enough to make things not feel intimate! The store is full of hand made, art stuff! Like Prints, one of a kind things, local art, jewelry, kitchen items, books, dvd's, cd's you name it! If it's art they probably have it! Perfect store for gift shopping for the unique someone who has everything...

I have seen so many amazing shows here. This All Ages venue definitely has a solid community behind…read moreit.

This family owned and operated orchard is wonderful! They're all incredibly friendly and the prices…read moreare perfect! Everything we got was delicious and fresh. Going and picking out our pumpkins was such a fun experience and the orchard was beautiful! The kids had a blast too. 10/10!!!!!!

They have some of the very best apples in the area. If you want to pick your own, take a drive up…read moreto Story City. Their cider is delicious. The baked goods look wonderful, too!

I had a training meeting here. Staff was great! Booked with Cory, general manager. That was very…read moreeasy to do and had all the details correct. Updated Audio Visual equipment and nice furnishings for banquets. Cramer our service was on the ball also and a pleasure to work with. Food was priced reasonable and had good flavor.

Gayle and I recently returned to Movies 12 to see "Lucy". The movie was a fun to watch sci-fi romp…read morethat made absolutely no sense plot wise. In other words, it was a perfect summer escape movie that required no thought (other than why it got such good reviews). We paid a total of $13 for a discount matinee plus the concession "tax". The Theater itself remains in good shape (including comfortable seats and nice people who work here), and there were several other patrons watching the movie with us. That included a group of local lads, who kept on yacking, until Gayle nicely asked them to moderate their noise. I'm never quite sure what to do in those situations....

This place was recently remodeled with HEATED RECLINING seats! Seats are assigned, so come early…read moreto get your favorite spot! Clean. Family friendly. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Marcydiner tantrum scale of 5/5-no screaming kids. Prices are average local theater prices. We've been here a dozen times or so in the last month.

I was traveling through on my way back home and wanted to see a movie, not just go to sleep…read more It was a small theater. Nothing bad to say. Just don't go out the side door when seeing a late movie. You have to go around the building. Or be smart and just park on the back side.

Worst movie theater I ever been to, it was terrible. I paid $42 for 5 people and we had to sit in…read morethe back which I thought no problem but when we got there the seats are flat and aligned with the ones in front of us and we couldn't see and screen, peoples heads were in the way, and the seats were in the way. The screen itself isn't even full screen, you can see both sides of the movie being all black and the audio was terrible. The seats sound like there are plastic bottles in them whenever you adjust the seat. I want my money back.

I love the new entryway/lobby. It's great. So, they have returned to theater at their home stage…read more The plays are still mask required, which helps prevent spread of any virus. Such an easy, simple thing to do. I've only missed one play in over 10 years of going here. They have always been quality produced by volunteers. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. CyHawkApproved, despite the fact he's never been here(he gets a 2+hour break from me). Lot parking. Great staff.

Community theater is so underrated - your friends and neighbors are bringing classic theater to you…read morefor a discount, and much of the talent remains. Ames Community Theater brings plays and musicals to the small college town casting Iowa State University students, music teachers, townies from inside and surrounding counties, and even sometimes casts local kids. Audition; it's fun and they find something to do for everyone! The building is accessible, seating is roomy, it's clean, they sell alcohol and often serve hors d'ouevres on opening and closing night, and the tickets prices haven't gone up in over a decade - $15/ticket for plays and $20/ticket for musicals. It's a nice space for anyone with a love for shows whether it's in volunteering your time and talents or as an audience member!