Visit Reiman Gardens; it’s free for students

Go to a show at the Maintenance Shop in the Memorial Union

Have a picnic at Ledges State Park, about a 25-minute drive from Ames

Go to the Haunted Forest during Halloween season

Go to the Farm House Museum, the first building on campus

Participate in the annual Almost Naked Mile, which occurs during spring semester

Go to a show at Octagon Center for the Arts

Cheer on any Iowa State athletics team

Take on the Campaniling tradition on Central Campus

Rock Climb at Lied Gym or State Gym. It’s free for Iowa State students

Participate in a 5K with some friends at Ada Hayden Park

Grab brunch at Provisions Lot-F, a cozy cafe

Canoe at McFarland Park

See a play at Stephens Auditorium

Grab a drink at Torrent Brewing Company on Main Street, Ames Cultural District

Tube down the Skunk River

Catch a show at London Underground — there’s usually live music on Fridays

Visit the Brunnier Art Museum in the Scheman Building

Take a walk down Main Street and visit all of the local businesses

Tailgate at the Haunted Forest for an Iowa State football game

Take a walk around Brookside Park

Take a day trip to Des Moines

Go bowling and play laser tag with friends at Perfect Games

Play some old time games like PacMan at Time Out

Visit Pizza Pit on Welch Avenue