Farm visit · Ames, Iowa
Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station
Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station open today
Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station is a farm visit destination in Ames, Iowa, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops. Rated 4.9 from 14 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station is a farm visit destination in Ames, Iowa, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops.
It holds a 4.9 rating across 14 public reviews.
Today (Friday) is listed as 7:30 AM–4 PM. Hours can change with harvest and weather.
Location
Find Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station at Ames, IA 50010, United States. Plus Code: 4C46+J3 Ames, Iowa, USA.
Ames, IA 50010, United States
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
7:30 AM–4 PM
Monday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Friday · today
7:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Iowa.
- Check whether this stop is a stand, orchard tour, or full farm experience before you arrive.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Photos
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What visitors say
14 reviews on file · showing 3 visitor notes from the listing data.
“The ISU Horticulture Research Station hosts public tours of their fruit and vegetable test gardens throughout summer (especially August). Check their website for times. This also gives home gardeners an opportunity to ask questions and share problems they're having with their own gardens.”
“The Hort Research Station is absolutely beautiful. Definitely worth a visit. Stay conscious though because every living there is used for research.”
“Only Horticulture field area of Iowa State University.... Well managed.....”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
It may be a farm stand, orchard visit, or agri-tourism stop. Check the website or call ahead for picking rules.
Where is Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station?
Ames, IA 50010, United States Plus Code 4C46+J3 Ames, Iowa, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: 7:30 AM–4 PM. Full weekly hours are listed above.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 42.10658, -93.58981. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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