Need information for first trip to Jack Trice

[coolmooinlou]

Haven't been back to Ames for football since the 70s and Clyde Williams Field.
Need to know (broke my foot) the walking distance from public parking to the stadium as that is the only parking I could find for 11/2 TT game.
Also, where do the tailgating Cyclones set up? I've Been hearing about them for years and would love to see the hubbub!
Lastly, any knowledge of a decent Ames hotel that will allow a dog. Have to bring our golden girl.
Any other hints, don't miss to-dos, insider info would be much appreciated
GO CLONES!

 

[ZorkClone]

Do you have a handicap tag or hanger? In lots S1/S2 that have some ADA parking, not sure about how to obtain those. The grass lot public parking isn't too far (less than 1/2 mile) but it is currently sold out. Otherwise, it's going to be a bit of a walk as you may have to park south of HWY 30 or on campus.

Tailgating is in literally every lot in around the stadium, so take your pick!

 

[NetflixAndClone]

I find for tailgating, if you bring party favors to share (beer, handle of whiskey, scotcheroos, brownies, jalapeno poppers, etc) everyone will gladly welcome you to their tailgate party.

 

[jsb]

Haven't been back to Ames for football since the 70s and Clyde Williams Field.
Need to know (broke my foot) the walking distance from public parking to the stadium as that is the only parking I could find for 11/2 TT game.
Also, where do the tailgating Cyclones set up? I've Been hearing about them for years and would love to see the hubbub!
Lastly, any knowledge of a decent Ames hotel that will allow a dog. Have to bring our golden girl.
Any other hints, don't miss to-dos, insider info would be much appreciated
GO CLONES!

I’m pretty sure the Gateway allows pets but I’d be surprised if they aren’t fully booked by now.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Are the “tailgating Cyclones” some sort of group? Otherwise, I’m confused by the question because the tailgate is every direction around the stadium.
If you are parking far away try to get on a trolley. It’s hard to predict when they will be back so if you see one early, hop on it. My mom struggles to walk long distances so I am always looking for one for her. If there was one improvement to the tailgate experience that I could recommend, it would be helping people to the stadium that need it.

 

[JM4CY]

Haven't been back to Ames for football since the 70s and Clyde Williams Field.

 

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I would call the ticket office or Athletic Department and get a pass for ADA lot near the stadium. Wife had a similar issue a few years ago and they took care of us

 

[FallOf81]

That's an amazing timespan. Go to sleep after a game at Clyde, and wakeup in 2024 at Jack. Welcome Home!

 

[jmb]

Maybe check out hotels in Ankeny. Tons of places there now and a quick trip to Ames.

 

[CyCrazy]

Maybe check out hotels in Ankeny. Tons of places there now and a quick trip to Ames.

Ames has plenty of hotel rooms now. Dog wise not sure on that.

 

[carvers4math]

We have stayed at Best Western in Ames with our lab mix. I think they allow dogs up to 80 pounds but they aren’t going to weigh your golden.

We always try to get an Air BnB with the dog first though.

My brothers were at ISU in your era. One lived in Helser and you could easily see Clyde Williams from his room.

Make sure to spend some time driving around central campus.

 

[Farnsworth]

Oh man, crazy long time from Clydes. Your going to love it!

I think everything to recommended probably changes from your broken foot and how much would you walk to. Also the ADA permit for parking. Trying not to ask about the going last time on Clydes of ages.

 

[psychlones]

Haven't been back to Ames for football since the 70s and Clyde Williams Field.
Need to know (broke my foot) the walking distance from public parking to the stadium as that is the only parking I could find for 11/2 TT game.
Also, where do the tailgating Cyclones set up? I've Been hearing about them for years and would love to see the hubbub!
Lastly, any knowledge of a decent Ames hotel that will allow a dog. Have to bring our golden girl.
Any other hints, don't miss to-dos, insider info would be much appreciated
GO CLONES!

I don't have anything to add that others haven't said, but I do hope you make a follow up post after your visit... as someone who lives here in Ames (and loves it) I would LOVE to hear about your experience returning "home" after so long!

Have fun, and Go Cyclones!

 

[1SEIACLONE]

Go to your doctor and see if he will issue you a temp. handicapped parking pass, then you have to go down to the DMV to pick one up. You can use the pass you already have to pay for parking in the handicapped lots, they also take cash in the handicapped lots for vehicles that have stickers.

 

[coolmooinlou]

Go to your doctor and see if he will issue you a temp. handicapped parking pass, then you have to go down to the DMV to pick one up. You can use the pass you already have to pay for parking in the handicapped lots, they also take cash in the handicapped lots for vehicles that have stickers.

Thanks

Do you have a handicap tag or hanger? In lots S1/S2 that have some ADA parking, not sure about how to obtain those. The grass lot public parking isn't too far (less than 1/2 mile) but it is currently sold out. Otherwise, it's going to be a bit of a walk as you may have to park south of HWY 30 or on campus.

Tailgating is in literally every lot in around the stadium, so take your pick!

Thanks Zorkclone and SEIA, I do have a handicapped pass but the accessibility lot requirement says an IOWA pass and I'm out-of-state.

 

[2Xclone]

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Thanks Zorkclone and SEIA, I do have a handicapped pass but the accessibility lot requirement says an IOWA pass and I'm out-of-state.

Maybe call the ticket office to see if they’ll allow the out of state handicapped pass.

 

[1SEIACLONE]

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Thanks Zorkclone and SEIA, I do have a handicapped pass but the accessibility lot requirement says an IOWA pass and I'm out-of-state.

I would think since its a federal law, that a handicapped pass from one state would have to be accepted in another state. Call the ticket office to make sure, but i would guess you will not have any problems parking using the pass. They start parking in S1, then slide people over to a few spots in S2, once those are used up they park people in S5. Not sure where they park them after that lot gets full.

 

[Jayshellberg]

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Thanks Zorkclone and SEIA, I do have a handicapped pass but the accessibility lot requirement says an IOWA pass and I'm out-of-state.

My dad is graduated from ISU in 1957 and is handicapped. We always park in Lots S1-S5. The cost is $20 or $25 cash. Although it says Iowa handicap sticker only, I am not sure they check that close for the issuing state. If your are handicapped, they are required to find a place for you. Still, I would try to get there at least one hour before the game if not sooner.

You enter the lots from Beach Street, just southwest of the stadium. They will instruct you where to go. They fill up lot S1 first, then S2, S3, etc. There will be tons of tailgating in those lots so you will get to experience that as well. Make sure to where your ISU reto gear and have fun!

 

[coolmooinlou]

I find for tailgating, if you bring party favors to share (beer, handle of whiskey, scotcheroos, brownies, jalapeno poppers, etc) everyone will gladly welcome you to their tailgate party.

Good advice!

 

[coolmooinlou]

I’m pretty sure the Gateway allows pets but I’d be surprised if they aren’t fully booked by now.

I'll give them a try. Thanks, jsbb