Christmas Lights in Ames aren’t hard to find. Ames has the largest gardens in Iowa, and just in time for Christmas and Hanukkah Reiman Gardens has transformed their entire outdoor garden space into what they’re calling a Winter Wonderscape. Ed Lyon, Director of Reiman Gardens also discusses their winter butterfly activities and the Applied Imagination Garden Railway, which is essentially a scaled-up model train.
Winter Wonderscape at Reiman Gardens
Reiman Gardens are the largest gardens in the state of Iowa with tens of thousands of plant varieties and flowers. They have constructed what they’re calling a Winter Wonderscape to transform their gardens into a light and winter experience. Instead of driving through, you bundle up and take a walk through the garden and light experience. You and the family can take a stroll, fully immersing yourself in the experience. For families looking for Christmas Lights in Ames, don’t miss this!
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Christmas Lights in Ames
Iowan’s looking for Christmas Lights in Ames, Des Moines, and the surrounding area need to look no farther than Reiman Gardens. The light Winter Wonderscape is an immersive experience for the whole family. But there are more witner activities in Reiman Gardens. They have a surprising amount of winter activities including a larger-scale model train, live butterfly interaction, and indoor greenhouse gardens.
Reiman Gardens
Reiman Gardens is operated by Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Ed Lyon, Director of Reiman Gardens explains their mission is to educate their community on horticulture, plant life and nature.
Reiman Gardens are the largest gardens in the entire state of Iowa making them a gorgeous space for seeing Christmas Lights in Ames, but also activities all year-round.
Learn more about Reiman Gardens at their official website.