Iowa State Center, Ames, Iowa

The Iowa State Center is a facility for athletic and cultural activities situated in Ames, Iowa, which is part of the central campus of Iowa State University. The center is composed of the Fisher Theater, Hilton Coliseum, Jack Trice Stadium, Scheman Building and Stephens Auditorium. During the plan of its construction in 1954, the ISU Foundation was set up to raise funds for the facility’s construction. The state allocated no funds for its construction. The first donation received from an unidentified donor was two dollars, followed by the donation of C.Y. Stephens of a million dollars. That is whom the Stephens Auditorium was named from. 

Visiting the Iowa State Center can all mean visiting its nearby cities like Ames, Boone, and Cambridge and also its nearby local attractions. The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum is a must-visit, which is a heritage railroad that started in the year 1983 featuring and operating passenger transport and trips. Another must-see is the RVP~1875 Historic Furniture Shop & Museum, a one-stop-shop, and museum that features numerous works by the owner, Robby Pedersen, with each having a tale of historical significance. Visitors looking for places to book and stay will surely find innumerable accommodations with great deals surrounding the area. One of the best hotel options includes the Iowa House Historic Inn providing a great breakfast and has access to Wi-Fi. Another option is the Days Inn by Wyndham Ames that has spacious and contemporary rooms with amazing amenities.