The City of Ames, IA
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Ames, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Ames
In the month of December, Ames experiences an average high temperature of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 15 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.06 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Ames with daytime temperatures averaging 81 degrees in the summer, and 31 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Ames to receive an average of 0.89 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.95 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 102 degrees in the summer and as low as -28 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Ames should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 62 degrees, and nighttime lows of 39.
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Ames, Iowa Attractions
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Adventureland - Altoona, Adventureland is a family-owned amusement park in Altoona, Iowa. It features over 100 rides, shows and attractions.
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Arie den Boer Arboretum - Des Moines, Arie den Boer Arboretum is an arboretum located in the Water Works Park 1,500 acres at 408 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. It is open to the public daily.
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Blue Course at Willow Creek Golf Course - West Des Moines, The Blue Course at Willow Creek Golf Course is a 36 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1980, this West Des Moines course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 515-285-4558. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 140 Army Post Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Boone County Golf Course Recreation Area - Ogden, The Boone County Golf Course Recreation Area is a 9 hole public golf course in Boone County Iowa. Built in 1964, this Ogden course designed by Local Personnel is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-353-4237. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 610 H Ave, Ogden, IA 50212
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Brenton Arboretum - Dallas Center, The Brenton Arboretum 121 acres is a new arboretum and botanical garden in early stages of development, located at 2629 Palo Circle, Dallas Center, Iowa in the US. The Arboretum aims to display all Iowa native trees and shrubs suitable to the site, as well as many other tree species which can grow in central Iowa, and currently contains over 1,500 trees and shrubs. The Brenton Arboretum is a non-profit organization and open to the public.
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Briarwood Golf Course - Ankeny, The Briarwood Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1995, this Ankeny course designed by Gordy Cunninham is open mar 1 to dec 1 - closed on mondays. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-964-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 3405 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
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Briggs Woods Golf Course - Webster City, The Briggs Woods Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Iowa. Built in 1971, this Webster City course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 2501 Briggs Woods Trl, Webster City, IA 0
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Copper Creek Golf Course - , Pleasant Hill, The Copper Creek Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1997, this Pleasant Hill course designed by Gordon Cunningham is open mar 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-263-1600. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 4815 Copper Creek Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50317
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Des Moines Art Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Des Moines Botanical Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Botanical Center is a botanical garden in central Iowa, located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa in the US, on the east bank of the Des Moines River.
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Ames, Iowa Hotels
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Ames, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Ames Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including American Restaurants, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops and Chinese Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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