The best local shops in Ames
17 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Levi’s Outlet Store
ShoppingDenim pioneer dating back to 1873 with a selection of jeans, casualwear, jackets & accessories.
Levi’s Outlet Store
ShoppingChicken Shed Primitives
ShoppingCasual shop specializing in home decor along with floral arrangements made with fresh flowers.
Chicken Shed Primitives
ShoppingFlowerama Ankeny
ShoppingFlorist chain offering plants, special arrangements, balloons & gifts as well as flowers & bouquets.
Flowerama Ankeny
ShoppingMichael Kors Outlet
ShoppingRetailer offering classic clothing, handbags & accessories from the designer brand.
Michael Kors Outlet
ShoppingActivewear brand known for its apparel, shoes & accessories designed for sports & fitness.
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
ShoppingNeighborhood grocery store chain stocking meats, seafood, and prepared foods, as well as organic products.
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
ShoppingTarget
ShoppingRetail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.
Target
ShoppingEmerhoff's Footwear
ShoppingEmerhoff's Footwear has been helping Ames find proper-fitting shoes since 1941 with friendly sit-n-fit service and a wide range of sizes…
Emerhoff's Footwear
ShoppingSKECHERS
ShoppingFamily footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.
SKECHERS
ShoppingShoe Carnival
ShoppingChain store selling a wide array of brand-name footwear for men, women & kids.
Shoe Carnival
ShoppingBass Pro Shops
ShoppingChain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.
Bass Pro Shops
ShoppingWorldly Goods
ShoppingGift shop carrying fair trade items and world goods from around the globe.
Worldly Goods
ShoppingRetailer specializing in walking and running shoes for men and women, and offering gait analysis.
Brown's Shoe Fit Co
ShoppingFootwear chain founded in 1911 offering a wide selection of brand-name shoes for men, women & kids.
Brown's Shoe Fit Co
ShoppingTradehome Shoes
ShoppingLong-running footwear chain (since 1921) offering a range of brand-name shoes for the whole family.
Tradehome Shoes
ShoppingLittle Woods: Herbs and Teas
ShoppingCozy shop selling loose-leaf, herbal, and blended teas, plus spices, scones, and tea ware.
Little Woods: Herbs and Teas
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