Hilton Coliseum
James H. Hilton Coliseum is a 14,267-seat multi-purpose arena located in Ames, Iowa, United States. It comes under Iowa State Cyclones. A drive of 0.8 mi reaches Reiman Gardens.
A stadium & arena inside Ames
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ames
Hilton Coliseum is inside Ames, which has 29 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1971
Hilton Coliseum dates from 1971 and is run by Iowa State Cyclones. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Hilton Coliseum
James H. Hilton Coliseum is a 14,267-seat multi-purpose arena located in Ames, Iowa, United States. The arena opened in 1971. It is home to the Iowa State University Cyclones men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball teams.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1971
- Run by
- Iowa State Cyclones
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.5K a year
Towns to stay in near Hilton Coliseum
The closest lodging is in Ames (29) and Ankeny (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hilton Coliseum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | in town | — | 29 26 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 68,220 | $277K | B− |
| Ankeny | 20 mi south | 30 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 77,833 | $331K | B− |
| Boone | 12 mi west | 20 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 12,471 | $173K | B+ |
| Nevada | 9 mi east | 15 min | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 6,974 | $182K | — |
| Story City | 12 mi north | 15 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 3,382 | $216K | B+ |
| Urbandale | 28 mi south | 40 min | 17 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 48,570 | $336K | B+ |
| Gilbert | 6 mi north | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,389 | $275K | — |
| Altoona | 27 mi south | 40 min | 13 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 RV parks | 22,796 | $275K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Hilton Coliseum
These lie within 35 miles as the crow flies.
130 mi Stadium & arenaCasey's Center226 mi Theme parkAdventureland
330 mi MuseumIowa State Capitol
4in town GardenReiman Gardens
30 mi MuseumDes Moines Art Center
529 mi Stadium & arenaDrake Stadium
35 mi Zoo & aquariumBlank Park Zoo
30 mi MuseumPappajohn Sculpture ParkPhoto credits
Casey's Center: Iowahwyman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Iowa State Capitol: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Reiman Gardens: GardenLover2008 (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Des Moines Art Center: Nhandler at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Drake Stadium: U.S. Navy photo by James Woods, Public domain · Blank Park Zoo: Lawrence Lansing, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pappajohn Sculpture Park: Dsmspence, CC BY-SA 3.0
Your questions on Hilton Coliseum
Is Hilton Coliseum in Ames?
Yes. It’s inside Ames, IA.
When is the best time to visit Hilton Coliseum?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 72–82°.
What is the closest airport to Hilton Coliseum?
Des Moines (DSM), about 34 miles away.
Where should I stay near Hilton Coliseum?
Ames (in town, 29 places to stay), Ankeny (20 mi, 30 places to stay) and Boone (12 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Ames
No one has shared advice yet; Ames’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.