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Ames
Visit Iowa's Tourism Community of the Year and enjoy first-class entertainment and recreation throughout the year. Ames is home to Iowa State University and Big 12 Cyclone sports. The city hosts many special events including the Summer Iowa Games, Octagon Art Festival, VEISHEA, and the Farm Progress Show. For more information, contact the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1601 Golden Aspen Dr., Ste. 110, Ames, Iowa 50010, or call 515-232-4032 or 800-288-7470. Ames Web site E-mail: contactus@amescvb.com
Reiman Gardens
Beautiful, educational display garden features 5,000 square-foot indoor conservatory with changing displays, and butterfly flight house with more than 800 exotic and native butterflies in flight. Enjoy 40 distinct gardens, including the herb garden, wetland garden,home demonstration garden, children's garden, and award-winning rose garden. See more than 40,000 annuals, 1,200 rose bushes, and 1,200 trees, along with 11 water features, a 50-foot campanile and gift shop. Special educational events and entertainment throughout the year.
1407 University Blvd.
Phone: 515.294.2710
Fax: 515.294.4817
reimangardens@iastate.edu
www.reimangardens.com
| Hours: | 9-4:30 Mon.-Fri., Jan.-Mar., and during spring break. Butterfly Wing opens April 1. Extended summer hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. |
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| Admission Fee | Yes |
| Accessible to persons with disabilities | Yes |
| Motorcoach Parking | Yes |