- TripBuzz found 21 things to do indoors in the Ames area. From Dg's Tap House to Brunnier Art Museum, Ames offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 24 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
- There are 30 different types of things to do inside in or near Ames, Iowa. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters, Jazz/Blues Bars and Winery/Vineyard.
- There are 7 indoor activities in Ames, and 14 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Ankeny, Boone, Madrid and Johnston.
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The growth and development of Iowa is displayed through numerous exhibits at the State Historical Museum. Historic artifacts and documents show many stories of the people of Iowa along side the natural history of the region.
30.8 Miles
Catch the hottest tours and shows at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Headliners such as Taylor Swift, Neon Trees, Linkin Park, and seasonal holiday performances are featured on a weekly basis.
30.9 Miles
Located in the historic Sherman Hill district, the Hoyt Sherman Place is one of the most highly acclaimed venues for events in Des Moines. The elegant home was built in 1877 and has individual rooms to host small events or large banquets.
30.9 Miles
67%
9 votes
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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A cultural center for the city of Des Moines, the Des Moines Performing Arts â€' Civic Center hosts an array of arts productions, including dance, theater, and others. The Civic Center also hosts educational events.
31.0 Miles
As an indoor entertainment center, Monkey Joe's is filled with wall to wall bounce houses and other inflatables for children to play on. The center has a separate play area for toddlers with age-appropriate inflatables.
31.2 Miles
86%
7 votes
Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
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The Blank IMAX Dome Theater is an IMAX movie theater that is situated within the Science Center of Iowa. The theater has seats that are angled at 35 degrees so that every seat in the theater faces the screen.
31.2 Miles
Located in a historic brick building, Kum & Go Theater - Des Moines showcases performances from various theater companies and entertainers in the area. These performances range from Broadway musicals to burlesque.
31.3 Miles
19th and 20th century artwork is at home at the Des Moines Art Center. The facility includes three buildings, also housing art classes and special events for visitors and the community
31.3 Miles
77%
431 votes
401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Science Center of Iowa includes a science museum and IMAX dome theater. Admission includes hands-on science experiments, as well as live demonstrations and programs about everything from chemistry to astronomy.
31.4 Miles
Des Moines' Val Air Ballroom is a popular concert venue for rock, pop, dance and jazz music. The venue is wheelchair accessible and contains two ATMs. Limited concessions are available.