Timeline
15:07
Grab a book or a coffee at Dog·Eared Books. It is open until 18:00, so you have time to browse their curated selection or enjoy a baked good before the light changes.
16:07
Walk eight minutes to the AASOE Site. This is the location of the Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. The sculptures here are positioned to be viewed in the context of the downtown evening light.
16:37
Move to the main anchor, Protect and Serve Cy. Arrive thirty minutes before sunset to find a good angle. As the sun sets toward the WSW around 17:07, the light will shift across the Cy statues, offering a dramatic final view of the piece before it goes dark.
17:37
The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company
Head to The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company for dinner. It is an eight-minute walk from the art. Open until midnight, it serves hearty pizza that is popular for its crust and honey dipping sauce.
18:37
Finish the night with a drink at Whiskey River. This dive bar on Main Street is open until 02:00, providing a relaxed spot to wind down after your meal.
Local tip
The AASOE Site and Protect and Serve Cy are close together. Walk between them at your own pace, but keep an eye on the sky as the sun sets around 17:07.
Check before you go
- Dog·Eared Books closes at 18:00 on weekdays.
- The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company is open until 24:00.
- Whiskey River is open until 02:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ames (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).