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ForbinsAscynt

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I wanted to get peoples thoughts on downtown Ames after last weeks discussion on the Miller and Williams pod. Downtown was described as not great which I thought was funny because I think it’s actually gotten better the last few years with more businesses opening up.

High-end food: Maude’s and Cornbred
Sports bars: Sweet Carolines and Whiskey
Wine and cocktail: Noir and Della Viti
Pubs and Breweries: London and Torrent
Other: GPSD, Coffee Shops, Downtown Deli, Time-out barcade, Cigar Lounge, Ice Cream shop a few other spots I’m forgetting.

I’ll admit I’m usually only there for lunch and the occasional happy hour but I think it’s better than it’s been in a really long time. And it sounds like the pool hall is opening up again soon too.
What are your thoughts?
 
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Downtown Ames (Main St.) is a pretty nice main street. Go 1 block south and it gets ugly. That area of Lincolnway looks terrible. There are empty lots, and just today I noticed Burger King is closed up and looking trashy. (I don't go that way a lot so its probably been closed for awhile)

I honestly think the city should direct the next hotel chain that wants to put up a building to do it on those empty lots.
 
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VTXCyRyD said:
Downtown Ames (Main St.) is a pretty nice main street. Go 1 block south and it gets ugly. That area of Lincolnway looks terrible. There are empty lots, and just today I noticed Burger King is closed up and looking trashy. (I don't go that way a lot so its probably been closed for awhile)

I honestly think the city should direct the next hotel chain that wants to put up a building to do it on those empty lots.
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VTXCyRyD said:
Downtown Ames (Main St.) is a pretty nice main street. Go 1 block south and it gets ugly. That area of Lincolnway looks terrible. There are empty lots, and just today I noticed Burger King is closed up and looking trashy. (I don't go that way a lot so its probably been closed for awhile)

I honestly think the city should direct the next hotel chain that wants to put up a building to do it on those empty lots.
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there has been a plan for those lots for a long time now. I don’t know what’s taking so long but probably a mix of Covid and funding. Here’s a tribune article but you can also read more on the city of Ames website. Just Google Ames Lincoln way corridor
www.amestrib.com

Proposal to 'amplify downtown': Ames City Council gets an update on Lincoln Way Corridor development

Developers' Lincoln Way Corridor would bring a hotel, conference center and new retail space south of the city's Main Street business district.
www.amestrib.com
 
ForbinsAscynt said:
I wanted to get peoples thoughts on downtown Ames after last weeks discussion on the Miller and Williams pod. Downtown was described as not great which I thought was funny because I think it’s actually gotten better the last few years with more businesses opening up.

High-end food: Maude’s and Cornbred
Sports bars: Sweet Carolines and Whiskey
Wine and cocktail: Noir and Della Viti
Pubs and Breweries: London and Torrent
Other: GPSD, Coffee Shops, Downtown Deli, Time-out barcade, Cigar Lounge, Ice Cream shop a few other spots I’m forgetting.

I’ll admit I’m usually only there for lunch and the occasional happy hour but I think it’s better than it’s been in a really long time. And it sounds like the pool hall is opening up again soon too.
What are your thoughts?
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Corner Pocket is reopening?
 
ForbinsAscynt said:
there has been a plan for those lots for a long time now. I don’t know what’s taking so long but probably a mix of Covid and funding. Here’s a tribune article but you can also read more on the city of Ames website. Just Google Ames Lincoln way corridor
www.amestrib.com

Proposal to 'amplify downtown': Ames City Council gets an update on Lincoln Way Corridor development

Developers' Lincoln Way Corridor would bring a hotel, conference center and new retail space south of the city's Main Street business district.
www.amestrib.com
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That would be awesome. Would make parking around downtown much more enjoyable and a great spot to stay for a weekend
 
Peter said:
As long as the downtown deli is still slinging sandwiches, downtown is just fine.
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Honestly tell me more.. I’m a huge fan of Manhattan in DSM so if you have a favorite let me know and I’ll stop next time I’m in Ames.
 
Yea, I thought the same thing. Downtown is probably the best restaurant scene in Ames. Also, agree that it’s better than I can remember it ever being. I think he might have just meant that he never goes there because it’s not his thing, so he couldn’t say much about it.
 
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