The Econo Lodge hotel is less than five miles from Iowa State University. Area attractions like the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum, Ames Municipal Airport and the Reiman Gardens are all close to this Ames, IA hotel.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company - Bondurant (22.1 miles) - We are a microbrewery located just minutes from the Des Moines Metro and are housed in a historic 2 ...

See and Do

• Furman Aquatic Center Ames (3.4 miles) - Located in the heart of Ames, the $10 million Furman Aquatic Center includes a 550' lazy river w...
• Slater Area Historical Association Slater (10.1 miles) - Our Heritage Hall at 318 First Avenue houses our displays and collections of historical items of the...
• Iowa Arboretum Madrid (15.2 miles) - The Iowa Arboretum, located on 415 acres in Boone County's Des Moines River Valley showcases hun...
• Boone History Museums Boone (15.9 miles) - BOONE HISTORY CENTER: On the main floor visitors are greeted by the main floor “Fareway Gallery,â€...

Shopping

• Little Woods: Herbs and Teas - Ames (2.1 miles) - Little Woods LLC is a small scale tea blender specializing in teas and tisanes made from whole botan...
• The Frame Shop - Ames (2.1 miles) - The Frame Shop specializes in custom framing, dealing with paintings, prints, posters, and various c...