Hilton Coliseum
14,057-seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa; part of the Iowa State Center at Iowa State University.
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The town has no place on our list of its own; 5 are within 40 miles. They include 2 gardens, 2 museums and a stadium & arena.

Public garden at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States.
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Furthest out is Iowa Arboretum, at 37 mi.
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These 5 are all within 60 miles.
14,057-seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa; part of the Iowa State Center at Iowa State University.
Public garden at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States.
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Hilton Coliseum: Johannes Cater--Jaretac (talk) 15:14, 17 June 2009 (UTC), Public domain · Reiman Gardens: GardenLover2008 (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple: Dan Breyfogle, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Iowa Arboretum: Ashton B Crew, CC BY 3.0 · Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop: Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0