<p>Also make time for Reiman Gardens which are on campus near the football stadium. Stunning. Several gardens from water to natural and everything in between. There are often unique exhibits, a wonderful gift shop and a butterfly garden as well. I think it is pretty much open every day of the year (except maybe Christmas). The horticulture students work, intern and maintain the gardens. Don’t forget to eat at Hickory Park which is an Ames iconic barbecue house with out of this world ice cream desserts (and so many of them).</p>