Cyclones in the City Survey

"Cyclones in the City" is a new project of the ISU Alumni Association and ISU Young Alumni Council to connect and welcome Cyclones in America's major metropolitan areas with information and advice from their fellow Cyclone locals. We hope to eventually publish an official guide to your city using information collected in this project.

Please do not feel obligated to answer every question on the survey as there are many. But if you have great recommendations, please take the time to share them with Iowa Staters who may be moving to or visiting the city you call home. Please answer in complete sentences that explain why you are recommending a specific place so that we may quote you in the finished guide.

Cyclones are everywhere; let's help connect them through this fun and unique project!

Go, Cyclones!

1.Name of Metropolitan Area

2."A Piece of Ames"

Any favorite alumni-owned businesses in your area:

Tastes most like Es Tas cheese balls:

Tastes most like Great Plains pizza:

Tastes most like Hickory Park BBQ:

Best place to get an Iowa-style pork tenderloin:

Most likely place to bump into Iowa Staters:

Late night eats most like Superdog:

Local park that reminds you of ISU Central Campus:

Area most like ISU Campustown/Welch Avenue:

3."Choose Your Adventure"

Best place to listen to live music:

Best place to watch a show:

Best way to spend just one hour in the city:

"Hidden gem" of the city:

Best tourist attraction:

Best dance club:

Best experience offered only in your city:

Best place to meet new people:

Best place to meet young professionals:

Best trivia night:

Best karaoke night:

4."My CYd of Town"

Favorite local neighborhoods:

Best pet-friendly neighborhood or apartments:

Most young professional-friendly housing:

Best suburban living experience:

Most lively apartment complex:

Most quiet apartment complex:

Best place to stay when visiting:

Grocery store with the freshest produce:

Best locally-owned retail:

Best haircut:

Best way to get around the city:

Tips for new residents:

5."The CYdeal Meal"

Best meal out on a budget:

Best restaurant for impressing a client:

Best date night spot:

Best drinks in town:

Best place for local cuisine:

Best coffee shop:

Best local brewery:

Best spot for ice cream:

Best winery or wine shop:

Best pizza:

Best brunch:

Best kid-friendly dining:

Best pet-friendly dining:

Best spot to find a food truck:

Best happy hour:

Best outdoor dining:

Best spot for a quick bite:

Best sushi:

Best tacos:

Best BBQ:

Best ramen:

Best vegetarian:

Best gluten-free:

Best place to host a birthday party:

Best place to host a company gathering:

Best sports bar:

6."Enjoy Your Adventure"

Best local children's experience:

Best local family experience:

Best outdoor activity/experience:

Best running trails:

Best bike trails:

"Must-dos" if you're only in town for the weekend:

Best day trip:

Best wedding venue:

Best spot for yogis:

Best fitness center:

Best public golf course:

Best public swimming pool:

Best park for a family picnic:

Best playground:

Best fishing spot:

Best spot for kayaking/paddling:

Best view of the city:

Best spot for boating:

Best local tour:

7.Your First Name

8.Your Degree Year or Connection to ISU

9.Do we have permission to publish your first name and degree year with your advice?

Yes

No, please only use my responses without my name.

Other comments or recommendations:

Thank you for helping connect Cyclones in your city!