Notice (8): Undefined index: searchdate [APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80]Code Context                $start_cond['$lt'] =  new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59"));
            if(!empty($this->params['days']))
                $start_cond['$lt'] = new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59 + ".$this->params['days']." days")) ;
$count = false
$grouped = false
$start_cond = array(
	'$gte' => object(MongoDate) {
		sec => (int) 1765692000
		usec => (int) 0
	}
)
EventsComponent::create_search_condition() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80
EventsComponent::search() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 43
TtdController::process_rule() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 174
TtdController::view() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 57
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104
Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 23
include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 14
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 224
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 11
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??

The 9 Best Diners in Nebraska!

Featuring

Mel's Diner, Fremont, NE

Take a step back in time at Mel’s Diner in Fremont. This friendly diner is covered with 1950s memorabilia and the food is everything you would expect from a diner of that era, plus some extra… Read More

10 Best Furniture Stores in Nebraska

Featuring

Abe Krasne Home Furnishings, Fremont, NE

Family-owned since 1968, Abe Krasne Home Furnishings try to set themselves apart from their competition with their furniture outlet. Search the latest styles or peruse the outlets for something more… Read More

The 8 Best Sightseeing Tours in Nebraska!

Featuring

Bryson Airboat Tours, Fremont, NE

For incredible sightseeing along the Platte River, book your spot on a Bryson Airboat Tour for hours of fun. The boat can carry up to 11 passengers and features movie-theater style seating so… Read More

The 10 Best Steakhouses in Nebraska!

Featuring

Farmer Brown’s Steak House, Waterloo, NE

Family owned and operated since 1964, this Waterloo spot is a can’t-miss. Sink your teeth into their large filet (bacon wrapped for just 25 cents more!) or take a bite out of their delicious,… Read More

9 Best Soup Places in Nebraska!

Featuring

Simply Delicious, Valley, NE

Simply Delicious offers a dining experience quite unlike any other. Having first owned a pastry cafe, Wendy Deane transitioned into the restaurant business. But with not just a restaurant, she also… Read More

The 15 Best Camping Spots in Nebraska!

Featuring

Two Rivers, Waterloo, NE

Two Rivers is one of the only sites in the nation that offers the chance to sleep in an authentic retired caboose. Ten Union Pacific cabooses have been remodeled and restored for a unique lodging… Read More

The 8 Best Tanning Salons in Nebraska!

Featuring

Caribbean Tan, Elkhorn, NE

Caribbean Tan in Elkhorn is a quaint tanning salon and boutique that offers the latest tanning technology and products in a modern, relaxing environment. With two locations, Caribbean Tan is the… Read More

8 Best Pasta Places in Nebraska

Featuring

Bella Vita, Elkhorn, NE

Bella Vita’s name explains it all—meaning “good life” or “good times.” Visit historic downtown Elkhorn and enter Bella’s 100-year-old brick building to enjoy… Read More

The 8 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Nebraska!

Featuring

Oft's Bed & Breakfast, Bennington, NE

Located in the small farming community of Bennington, just a few miles outside of Omaha, Oft’s Bed & Breakfast offers a unique stay in a historic home. The stunning Queen Anne style home… Read More

The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Nebraska!

Featuring

CrossFit Elkhorn, Elkhorn, NE

It’s all about discovering your inner athlete and having fun at CrossFit Elkhorn. Whether you want to become a CrossFit competitor, lose those last few stubborn pounds or just look better naked… Read More

Event

Friday Night Food Truck - Pulcinella Napoli

Event

GOLDEN & PLATINUM TICKETS

Event

Eddie 9V

Place

National Old Time Music Festival

Add an Event

Ames Featured Events

Let everyone know what's going on. Start using our networking tools to spread the word about upcoming events around town.

From alerting folks to a meeting about an important town issue, the next gathering of your book group, a real estate open house or upcoming tag sale, make this your first stop in getting the word out

Add Your News

Local News Feed

Meals on Wheels America News - Easy Ways to Support

There are so many ways to give!... And they're all Tax-Deductible Your generosity helps Meals on...

Meals on Wheels America News - Are You Up for a World Food Day Challenge?

Every year, nearly 13 million older adults face food insecurity - unsure where their next meal wi...

American Red Cross News - It's the Season to Stay Safe

Stay Safe & Healthy Throughout the Holiday Season!James, the holiday season is meant for cele...

Meals on Wheels America Newsletter: Malnutrition Awareness, Senior Safety and More

Join us in fighting senior hunger September shines a light on the crisis of senior malnutrition ...

American Red Cross News - September is National Preparedness Month - Disasters Happen. Be Prepared When Emergencies Arise

Shop now and receive 10% off all Supplies and Products. SHOP NOW Dear James, With more frequen...

NEW REAL ESTATE
Listings

Classifieds & Deals

RESTAURANTS

American Chinese Italian Breakfast & Diners Pizza View All Restaurants

Notice (8): Trying to access array offset on value of type null [APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/PlacesComponent.php, line 68]Code Context        if($params['tags'])
            $options['conditions']['tags'] = $params['tags'];
        else if($this->params['tags_logical'])
$params = array(
	'show' => (int) 5,
	'title' => 'Organizations around Ames',
	'images' => false,
	'group_type' => 'organization',
	'sort' => 'created',
	'sort_rule' => '-1',
	'keyword' => '',
	'radius' => null,
	'limit' => (int) 15,
	'page' => (int) 1,
	'sef' => '',
	'tags' => '',
	'tags_logical' => '',
	'terms' => '',
	'show_limit' => (int) 3,
	'days' => '',
	'max-days' => (int) 365,
	'max-miles' => (int) 45,
	'message' => '[message to follow]',
	'min' => (int) 50,
	'prompt' => '',
	'height' => '',
	'width' => '',
	'data_id' => '',
	'more' => true,
	'type' => '',
	'autoshowmore' => false,
	'link' => '',
	'showdesc' => '',
	'rankby' => '',
	'empty-message' => '',
	'ad_slots' => '',
	'see-more-title' => '',
	'searchdate' => '',
	'searchenddate' => '',
	'lat' => (float) 41.452301025391,
	'lng' => (float) -96.623802185059,
	'latlng' => '41.452301025391,-96.623802185059',
	'city' => 'Ames',
	'state' => 'NE',
	'theme' => '',
	'page_type' => 'town'
)
$options = array(
	'page' => (int) 1,
	'limit' => (int) 5,
	'order' => array(
		'created' => (int) -1
	),
	'conditions' => array(
		'address.town_sef_url' => 'ames-ne'
	)
)
PlacesComponent::search() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/PlacesComponent.php, line 68
PlacesController::local() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 52
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104
Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 23
include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 14
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 224
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 11
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193

Add an Organization

Organizations around Ames

Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area

More info »

See All Organizations

Ames Town Facts

Ames, Nebraska. You can view Ames venues that host many Ames NE events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Ames page on Zillow. Currently Ames has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $162,955. More real estate facts about Ames: The number of properties currently for sale in Ames is 181. The median homes for sale listing price is $123,942. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Ames consisting of 91 with an average listing price for these house of $144,745. Out of the 28 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Ames is $198,830. Interest rates for Ames are at historic lows as well.

Ames Nebraska has a latitude of 41.452301025391 and a longitude of -96.623802185059. View the full profile

In and Around Ames, NE

Apple Picking Corn Mazes Pumpkin Picking Halloween Events Restaurants Movie Times Car Deals and Guide Real Estate Jobs Classifieds Gas Prices Museums Coffee Spots Parks

Community Life

School Closings
View our updated school closings list.

Local Schools
Find education near you.

Local Groups
View all the organizations in your community.

Businesses
VFind popular businesses near you.

Jobs
Looking to work locally? Try these listings we found.

Ames Tool Kit

NON-PROFIT
BUSINESS

Nr	Query	Num. rows	Took (ms)
1	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"drew-ms"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	4
2	db.sites.find( {"hostname":{"$in":["americantowns.com","localword"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
3	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"ames-ne"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
4	db.pages.find( {"type":"town","slug":{"$in":["home"]},"site.hostname":"americantowns.com"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
5	db.modules.find( {"name":{"$in":["Header Menu Main","header script","footer menu","footer script"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	5
6	db.ttd_towns.find( {"town_sef_url":"ames-ne","name":"Article Slideshow"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
7	db.events_cache.find( {"_id":"8bb43118df0ad15d50bdda4578e3ca57"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	0	1
8	db.events.find( {"start":{"$gte":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1765692000)","$lt":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1768370399)"},"event_id":{"$nin":[76254703,76369320,76285558]},"tags":"festivals","geo":{"$geoWithin":{"$center":[[-96.6238021850586,41.452301025390625],0.8695652173913043]}}}, ["location_string","event_id","partner_id","address","sef_tail","tags","title","start","end","date_string","time_string","image_url","group_id","group_name","group_sef_tail","venue_name"] ).sort( {"start":1} ).limit( 2 ).skip( 0 )	2	3
9	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"8bb43118df0ad15d50bdda4578e3ca57"} )	0	1
10	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"8bb43118df0ad15d50bdda4578e3ca57"} )	0	1
11	db.events_cache.insert( {"_id":"8bb43118df0ad15d50bdda4578e3ca57","town_sef_url":"ames-ne","data_key":["68fab9e6cbafdd55bb06c2f6"],"sort_order":{"start":1},"params":"{\"tags\":\"festivals\",\"radius\":\"60\",\"days\":\"30\",\"show\":1,\"geo\":[-96.6238021850586,41.452301025390625],\"has_next_page\":true}","modified":"MongoDate(0.50900000 1765702388)","created":"MongoDate(0.50900000 1765702388)"} , true)	0	1
12	db.ttd_towns.count( {"_id":ObjectId ("693da3fe873f08206d1635b2")} )	1	1
13	db.ttd_towns.count( {"_id":ObjectId ("693da3fe873f08206d1635b2")} )	1	1
14	db.ttd_towns.update( {"_id":ObjectId ("693da3fe873f08206d1635b2")}, {"$set":{"name":"Article Slideshow","main_slot_type":"module","main_slot_module_id":"1022","main_slot_html":"<div id=\"atCarousel\" class=\"carousel slide\" data-interval=\"5000\" data-ride=\"carousel\">\n\t<ol class=\"carousel-indicators\">\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"0\" class=\"active\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"1\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"2\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"3\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"4\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"5\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"6\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"7\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"8\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"9\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol> \n\t<div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item active\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-diners-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/diners\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 9 Best Diners in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/diners\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mel's Diner, Fremont, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Take a step back in time at Mel’s Diner in Fremont. This friendly diner is covered with 1950s memorabilia and the food is everything you would expect from a diner of that era, plus some extra… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/diners\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-furniture-store-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/furniture-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Best Furniture Stores in Nebraska<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/furniture-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\">Abe Krasne Home Furnishings, Fremont, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Family-owned since 1968, Abe Krasne Home Furnishings try to set themselves apart from their competition with their furniture outlet. Search the latest styles or peruse the outlets for something more… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/furniture-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-sightseeing-tours-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/sightseeing-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 8 Best Sightseeing Tours in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/sightseeing-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bryson Airboat Tours, Fremont, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,entertainment-bt,entertainment-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-entertainment<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">For incredible sightseeing along the Platte River, book your spot on a Bryson Airboat Tour for hours of fun. The boat can carry up to 11 passengers and features movie-theater style seating so… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/sightseeing-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-steakhouse-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/steakhouses\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 10 Best Steakhouses in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/steakhouses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Farmer Brown\u2019s Steak House, Waterloo, NE <\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Family owned and operated since 1964, this Waterloo spot is a can’t-miss. Sink your teeth into their large filet (bacon wrapped for just 25 cents more!) or take a bite out of their delicious,… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/steakhouses\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-soup-places-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/soup-places\/\" target=\"_blank\">9 Best Soup Places in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/soup-places\/\" target=\"_blank\">Simply Delicious, Valley, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,edited-cynthia,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Simply Delicious offers a dining experience quite unlike any other. Having first owned a pastry cafe, Wendy Deane transitioned into the restaurant business. But with not just a restaurant, she also… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/soup-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-camping-spots-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/camping\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 15 Best Camping Spots in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/camping\/\" target=\"_blank\">Two Rivers, Waterloo, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,community-life-bt,recreation-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-community<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Two Rivers is one of the only sites in the nation that offers the chance to sleep in an authentic retired caboose. Ten Union Pacific cabooses have been remodeled and restored for a unique lodging… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-tanning-salon-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/tanning-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 8 Best Tanning Salons in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/tanning-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\">Caribbean Tan, Elkhorn, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Caribbean Tan in Elkhorn is a quaint tanning salon and boutique that offers the latest tanning technology and products in a modern, relaxing environment. With two locations, Caribbean Tan is the… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/tanning-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-pasta-places-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/pasta-places\/\" target=\"_blank\">8 Best Pasta Places in Nebraska <\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/pasta-places\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella Vita, Elkhorn, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Bella Vita’s name explains it all—meaning “good life” or “good times.” Visit historic downtown Elkhorn and enter Bella’s 100-year-old brick building to enjoy… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/pasta-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-unique-hotels-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/unique-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 8 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/unique-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oft's Bed & Breakfast, Bennington, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Located in the small farming community of Bennington, just a few miles outside of Omaha, Oft’s Bed & Breakfast offers a unique stay in a historic home. The stunning Queen Anne style home… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/unique-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ne-crossfit-gym-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/crossfit\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Nebraska!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/crossfit\/\" target=\"_blank\">CrossFit Elkhorn, Elkhorn, NE<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,community-life-bt,recreation-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-community<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">It’s all about discovering your inner athlete and having fun at CrossFit Elkhorn. Whether you want to become a CrossFit competitor, lose those last few stubborn pounds or just look better naked… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsne.com\/crossfit\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","town_sef_url":"ames-ne","title":"Hiking!","subtitle":"Maps, directions and reviews for hiking around {local_city_state}!","image_url":"{\"0\":{\"content_type\":\"movie\",\"movie\":\"\/movie\/black-panther-wakanda-forever-297863\/\",\"title\":\"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever\",\"thumbnail\":\"https:\/\/www.movienewsletters.net\/photos\/297863R4.jpg\"},\"1\":{\"content_type\":\"event_tag\",\"searchtag\":\"ticketmaster","url":"\/{town_sef_url}\/hiking\/","slots":[{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"event_tag\",\"searchtag\":\"festivals\",\"radius\":\"60\",\"days\":\"30\",\"ttl\":\"2\",\"isempty\":1,\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/festivals-1.jpg\"}","expiration":1765709588,"type":"Event","id":76271356,"title":"Friday Night Food Truck - Pulcinella Napoli","url":"\/event\/friday-night-food-truck-pulcinella-napoli-2025-12-26-papillion-ne.html","image_url":"https:\/\/cdn-taco.americantowns.com\/content-img\/lexe-food-truck-1.jpg"},{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"event_tag\",\"searchtag\":\"ticketmaster\",\"radius\":\"100\",\"days\":\"21\",\"ttl\":\"4\",\"israndom\":1,\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/music-1.jpg\"}","expiration":1765708462,"type":"Event","id":76369320,"title":"GOLDEN & PLATINUM TICKETS","url":"\/event\/golden-platinum-tickets-2026-01-01-tm-lincoln-ne.html","image_url":"https:\/\/i.ticketweb.com\/i\/00\/13\/32\/54\/63_Edp.jpg?v=6"},{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"event_tag\",\"searchtag\":\"music\",\"radius\":\"100\",\"days\":\"21\",\"ttl\":\"4\",\"israndom\":1,\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/music-3.jpg\"}","expiration":1765708462,"type":"Event","id":76285558,"title":"Eddie 9V","url":"\/event\/eddie-9v-2026-03-31-jb-lincoln-ne.html","image_url":"https:\/\/www.jambase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/eddie-9v-980x551.png"},{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"group_category\",\"radius\":\"10\",\"ttl\":\"8\",\"israndom\":1,\"group_category\":\"arts-and-entertainment\",\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/arts-1.jpg\",\"days\":1}","expiration":1765722862,"type":"Place","id":1925201,"title":"National Old Time Music Festival","url":"\/place\/national-old-time-music-festival-fremont-ne.html","image_url":"https:\/\/cdn-taco.americantowns.com\/content-img\/lexe-music-festival-1.jpg"}],"modified":"MongoDate(0.45700000 1765647358)","created":"MongoDate(0.45700000 1765647358)"}}, {"multiple":false} )	0	2
15	db.events_cache.find( {"_id":"5b28de2f6e2c986259fa7c56ea28f7f2"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	0	1
16	db.events_radius_cache.find( {"_id":"4f00b4c72db5912568e5ce600bb2c91a"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
17	db.events.find( {"start":{"$gte":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1765692000)"},"event_id":{"$nin":[76254703,76369320,76285558,76271356]},"geo":{"$geoWithin":{"$center":[[-96.6238021850586,41.452301025390625],0.36231884057971014]}}}, ["location_string","event_id","partner_id","address","sef_tail","tags","title","start","end","date_string","time_string","image_url","group_id","group_name","group_sef_tail","venue_name"] ).sort( {"start":1} ).limit( 6 ).skip( 0 )	0	260
18	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"5b28de2f6e2c986259fa7c56ea28f7f2"} )	0	1
19	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"5b28de2f6e2c986259fa7c56ea28f7f2"} )	0	1
20	db.events_cache.insert( {"_id":"5b28de2f6e2c986259fa7c56ea28f7f2","town_sef_url":"ames-ne","data_key":[],"sort_order":{"start":1},"params":"{\"show\":5,\"title\":\"Events Around Ames\",\"keyword\":\"\",\"radius\":25,\"limit\":15,\"page\":1,\"sef\":\"\",\"tags\":\"\",\"tags_logical\":\"\",\"terms\":\"\",\"show_limit\":3,\"sort\":\"\",\"days\":\"\",\"images\":true,\"max-days\":365,\"max-miles\":45,\"message\":\"[message to follow]\",\"min\":50,\"prompt\":\"\",\"height\":\"\",\"width\":\"\",\"data_id\":\"\",\"more\":true,\"type\":\"\",\"autoshowmore\":false,\"link\":\"\",\"showdesc\":\"\",\"rankby\":\"\",\"empty-message\":\"\",\"ad_slots\":\"\",\"see-more-title\":\"\",\"searchdate\":\"\",\"searchenddate\":\"\",\"lat\":41.452301025390625,\"lng\":-96.6238021850586,\"latlng\":\"41.452301025391,-96.623802185059\",\"city\":\"Ames\",\"state\":\"NE\",\"theme\":\"\",\"page_type\":\"town\",\"grouped\":false,\"has_next_page\":false}","modified":"MongoDate(0.80300000 1765702388)","created":"MongoDate(0.80300000 1765702388)"} , true)	0	1
21	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Event Empty"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
22	db.news.find( {"broadcast":{"$in":["usa","ames-ne","ne","dodge-county-ne"]},"$and":[{"tags":{"$ne":"at-p-opinion"}},{"tags":{"$ne":"p-opinion"}}]}, [] ).sort( {"publish_date":-1} ).limit( 6 ).skip( 0 )	6	2
23	db.places.find( {"address.town_sef_url":"ames-ne","group_id":{"$nin":[1925201]},"group_type":"organization"}, [] ).sort( {"created":-1} ).limit( 6 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
24	db.answerbook.find( {"featured":true,"category_sef_tail":"home"}, [] ).sort( {"answers":-1,"modified":-1} ).limit( 15 ).skip( 0 )	0	1
25	db.answerbook_categories.find( [], ["sef_tail","name"] ).sort( {"category_sequence":1} ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	40	1
26	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"ames-ne"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
27	db.tokens.find( {"sef_url":{"$in":["usa","ne","dodge-county-ne","ames-ne"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	1
28	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
29	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
30	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nearby Towns"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
31	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nav Bar"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
32	db.modules.find( {"name":"CV Cancel"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
33	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
34	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1

Ames Featured Events

Local News Feed

RESTAURANTS

Organizations around Ames

Ames Town Facts

School Closings View our updated school closings list.

Local Schools Find education near you.

Local Groups View all the organizations in your community.

Businesses VFind popular businesses near you.

Jobs Looking to work locally? Try these listings we found.

List Your Organization

Post An Event

Submit A News Release

Free: See How You're Listed

Improve Your Listing

New Businesses

20 million peoplerely on AmericanTowns each year to find & share local information.

School Closings
View our updated school closings list.

Local Schools
Find education near you.

Local Groups
View all the organizations in your community.

Businesses
VFind popular businesses near you.

Jobs
Looking to work locally? Try these listings we found.

20 million people
rely on AmericanTowns each year to find & share local information.