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Rainy days are on their way! Get ready for April showers with these indoor activities to spend the perfect rainy day in Ames.

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This is the last weekend of Baby Animal Days at Center Grove Orchard! Enjoy the beautiful weather outside while spending time with the family! 
Bonus: there are cute farm animals😍
📍 @centergroveorchard
Brb, running to @provisionsames 🏃‍♀️

Check out a list of the 10 best places to eat in Ames! We promise you won't regret it😏
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It's World Baking Day 🥧

Head to Cooks' Emporium and check out all the baking and cooking necessities! From appliances to bakeware, they have it all!

📍 @cooksemporiumames
Welcome to Ames @specialolympicsia❤️💛

From May 16-18, the Summer Games begin! More than 2,600 athletes, 1,200 coaches and 2,000 volunteer groups will be participating in events on the campus of Iowa State University.

TODAY marks the Opening Ceremony for the games with a torch run bringing the Flame of Hope from downtown Des Moines to Hilton Coliseum!

Come show your support for the Summer Games all weekend long!
Welcome to life in the 515😊
Check out 515 Days on Main St. to see all that Ames has to offer!✨🌆
@downtownames 
#amesiowa #discoverames #downtownames #localbusinesses
Check out the first night of 515 Days today!

From 5-9 pm enjoy Downtown After Sundown with live music by Jake Doty, food trucks, and so much more. Trust us, you won't want to miss this🤩

📍 @downtownames
Looking for the greatest store in the universe?
Raygun has got you covered! 
For the best places to shop in Ames check out the link in bio.

📍 @raygunshirts
Find your perfect overnight stay in Ames🤩

If you're enjoying a stay-cation or visiting from out of town, discoverames.com/stay has the perfect options for you! 

📍 @gatewayhotelames
Congrats @iowastateu graduates! 🥳🎉

If you're looking for the best ways to celebrate, visit our website!

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