Ames City Auditorium
Ames, IA
520 6th Street 50010
VENUE GUIDE
Ames City Auditorium
Plan more than your event at Ames City Auditorium. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Ames City Auditorium
Make the event easier by staying close to Ames City Auditorium and the surrounding Ames area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Ames Motor Lodge Motel
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.6 (111 reviews)
Comfort Inn & Suites Ames - University Area
1.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (221 reviews)
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Ames
1.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (622 reviews)
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
1.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (203 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Ames City Auditorium & the Area
Ames City Auditorium is an event venue in Ames, IA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Ames City Auditorium for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Aunt Maude's
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,064 reviews)
Main Street Station
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (240 reviews)
Great Harvest Bakery and Café
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (209 reviews)
Cornbred Barbecue
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,655 reviews)
The Spice Thai Cuisine
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (372 reviews)
Downtown Deli
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (336 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Della Viti
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (330 reviews)
London Underground
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (440 reviews)
Time Out
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (454 reviews)
Sportsman Lounge
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)
Whiskey River Ames
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (637 reviews)
313 Bar & Lounge
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (51 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ames City Auditorium for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (120 reviews)
Starbucks
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (596 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (156 reviews)
Vinyl Cafe
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (294 reviews)
Cafe Diem
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (650 reviews)
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (374 reviews)
Museums
Ames History Museum
0.3 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (51 reviews)
Farm House Museum
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (38 reviews)
Attractions
Old Town Historic District
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (24 reviews)
Octagon Center For the Arts
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (107 reviews)
Rainbow Crosswalk (Ames)
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (11 reviews)
Brookside Park
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (758 reviews)
Stuart Smith Park
0.8 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (61 reviews)
Brunnier Art Museum
1.0 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (33 reviews)
Shopping
Ames Shopping Center
0.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (38 reviews)
Duff Plaza
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (20 reviews)
North Grand Mall
1.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ames City Auditorium.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (2,174 reviews)
Dakota Crossing
3.3 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (105 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Ames City Auditorium. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Aunt Maude's
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,064 reviews)
Culver’s
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Ames City Auditorium for after the show or game.
Today: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,693 reviews)
Sweet Caroline's
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Ames City Auditorium.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (847 reviews)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Ames City Auditorium for after the show or game.
Today: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (468 reviews)
Abelardo's Mexican Food
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Ames City Auditorium for after the show or game.
Today: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (963 reviews)
Jersey Mike's Subs
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Ames City Auditorium for after the show or game.
Today: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (221 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Della Viti
0.2 mi from the venue
Drinks near Ames City Auditorium after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (330 reviews)
London Underground
0.3 mi from the venue
Drinks near Ames City Auditorium after the show or game.
Today: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (440 reviews)
Time Out
0.3 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (454 reviews)
Sportsman Lounge
0.3 mi from the venue
Drinks near Ames City Auditorium after the show or game.
Today: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)
Whiskey River Ames
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (637 reviews)
313 Bar & Lounge
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near Ames City Auditorium after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (51 reviews)
Getting to Ames City Auditorium
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Rideshare
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Transit
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Ames City Auditorium. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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What You'll Find Here: concerts; performing arts; live entertainment
PLAN YOUR EVENT
Upcoming Events & Tickets
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