Downtown Ames

[JP4CY]

As a poutine fanatic I was very disappointed in sweet Caroline's poutine.

Des Moines:

1. Angry Goldfish
2. Barntown
3. Royal Mile

 

[BCClone]

*incognito mode* google

Maybe it changed names?

 

[3TrueFans]

Maybe it changed names?

It's Romantix now, a friend told me.

 

[JM4CY]

It's Romantix now, a friend told me.

 

[cytor]

wasn't there a topless joint in downtown Ames back in the 80's?

 

[BCClone]

wasn't there a topless joint in downtown Ames back in the 80's?

I thought that was what the tip top was. Maybe I am wrong, but there was one there in mid 90s that I was along for the ride with. Looked like a crap hole.

 

[FallOf81]

wasn't there a topless joint in downtown Ames back in the 80's?

Dallas Club. Dangerous Curves now. DON'T GO

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

wasn't there a topless joint in downtown Ames back in the 80's?

There was Mr. B's on Main Street and for a short time New York West (Pure Gold)
Plus Dangerous Curves has been a strip bar off and on since the 70's at least

 

[StPaulCyclone]

I think downtown Ames is pretty nice given how downtowns tend to struggle. They have a good variety of stores, bakeries, bars, and restaurants. They also seem to host a lot of events on Main Street.

It’s so much better than it used to be and compared to so many DTs that have dried off. I’ve brought a few people there the last couple of years and they have all really liked it and been impressed, calling it “very cute”.

 

[cytor]

IIRC, there was another strip club south of Ames in Huxley, maybe? Appropriately off Highway 69.

 

[besserheimerphat]

I'd bet Williams is looking for a Court Ave experience, which you're just not going to find outside the very largest cities in Iowa. And comparing Ames/ISU to similar Big 12 schools, I think Ames has a larger separation between the resident and student areas.

 

[VTXCyRyD]

Dallas Club. Dangerous Curves now. DON'T GO

Keeping the ladies for yourself?

 

[JP4CY]

IIRC, there was another strip club south of Ames in Huxley, maybe? Appropriately off Highway 69.

Cambridge. Chris's Go Go.

Not there now.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

This. That place is amazing. So many unique pieces. I stop there every time I'm in the doghouse with @Angie (3-4 times per month)

But do you buy anything?

 

[CycloneErik]

Probably not our best look:

City of Ames deems Main Street building 'dangerous'

One of the first building on Main Street in Ames has started to lean.

www.kcci.com

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Probably not our best look:

City of Ames deems Main Street building 'dangerous'

One of the first building on Main Street in Ames has started to lean.

www.kcci.com

i guess that delays the pool hall from opening up. Not a big deal though considering the age

 

[nfrine]

Probably not our best look:

City of Ames deems Main Street building 'dangerous'

One of the first building on Main Street in Ames has started to lean.

www.kcci.com

Potential location for Cave Inn 2.0...

 

[Jon Miller]

I am really glad to see that any angst relative to this segment has been directed towards Williams. I don't think I have ever been to 'downtown' Ames...which I will, the next time I come to that fair city.

 

[3TrueFans]

I am really glad to see that any angst relative to this segment has been directed towards Williams. I don't think I have ever been to 'downtown' Ames...which I will, the next time I come to that fair city.

No thank you.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

I am really glad to see that any angst relative to this segment has been directed towards Williams. I don't think I have ever been to 'downtown' Ames...which I will, the next time I come to that fair city.

Ames downtown is not without its flaws but if you look at it compared to your average Iowa Main Street districts (taking out the university factor) its actually pretty decent and much improved. Hence the point of this thread.