Timeline
12:00
Grab a cappuccino and a light snack at Stomping Grounds. It is a popular student hangout with good coffee and teas, and it opens at 07:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect early start.
12:15
Walk to the Farm House Museum. Arrive right as it opens at 12:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Explore the oldest building on campus and see the period furnishings that tell the story of the university's founding years.
13:00
Stroll over to Brookside Park. It is a short walk from the museum and offers a nice change of scenery with green space, volleyball and tennis courts, and a wading pool.
Local tip
The Farm House Museum is free, though a $3 suggested donation is appreciated. Stomping Grounds is open early, so you can start your day with a quiet coffee before heading to the museum.
Check before you go
- The Farm House Museum is open Mo, We, Fr from 12:00 to 16:00 and Tu, Th from 12:30 to 16:00.
- Stomping Grounds is open Mo-Fr from 07:00 to 24:00 and Sa,Su from 08:00 to 24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ames (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).