Iowa State Center
Ames, IA
1900 Center Drive 50011
VENUE GUIDE
Iowa State Center
Plan more than your event at Iowa State Center. 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 Iowa State Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Iowa State Center and the surrounding Ames area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Iowa House
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.8 (187 reviews)
Comfort Inn & Suites Ames - University Area
1.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (221 reviews)
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
1.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (1,095 reviews)
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
1.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (706 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Iowa State Center & the Area
Iowa State Center 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 Iowa State Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Richardson Court Marketplace
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (275 reviews)
Panda Express
0.5 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (165 reviews)
Potbelly
0.6 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (371 reviews)
Blaze Pizza
0.6 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,118 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Stan Tap
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (40 reviews)
Welch Ave. Station
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (447 reviews)
The Blue Owl Bar
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (85 reviews)
Mickey's Irish Pub
0.7 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (123 reviews)
Cy's Roost
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (111 reviews)
Outlaws
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (145 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Business Cafe
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (24 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (296 reviews)
Hyper Energy Bar
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee near Iowa State Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (60 reviews)
Clouds
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (166 reviews)
Tosca
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee near Iowa State Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (975 reviews)
The Roasterie and Heaping Plato
0.8 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (179 reviews)
Museums
Farm House Museum
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (38 reviews)
Ames History Museum
1.3 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (51 reviews)
Attractions
Brunnier Art Museum
0.0 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (33 reviews)
Stuart Smith Park
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (61 reviews)
Brookside Park
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (758 reviews)
Reiman Gardens
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (1,411 reviews)
Christian Petersen Art Museum
0.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (23 reviews)
World's Largest Concrete Gnome
0.8 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (310 reviews)
Shopping
Ames Shopping Center
1.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Iowa State Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (38 reviews)
Duff Plaza
1.5 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (20 reviews)
North Grand Mall
2.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (2,174 reviews)
Dakota Crossing
2.3 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 Iowa State Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Potbelly
0.6 mi from the venue
Food near Iowa State Center for after the show or game.
Today: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (371 reviews)
Blaze Pizza
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,118 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Stan Tap
0.6 mi from the venue
Drinks near Iowa State Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (40 reviews)
Welch Ave. Station
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (447 reviews)
The Blue Owl Bar
0.7 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (85 reviews)
Mickey's Irish Pub
0.7 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (123 reviews)
Cy's Roost
0.7 mi from the venue
Drinks near Iowa State Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (111 reviews)
Outlaws
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (145 reviews)
Getting to Iowa State Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Iowa State Center in Ames, IA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific public transit service to Iowa State Center has not been verified. Check the local or regional transit agency and current event instructions for routes, stops, schedules and special event service near Iowa State Center.
Valet
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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 Iowa State Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
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PLAN YOUR EVENT
Upcoming Events & Tickets
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