
Bright rainbow-painted crosswalk at Douglas Ave & 5th St—vivid graphic foreground for street and urban scenes, symbolic community landmark near downtown Ames and ISU. Easy street-level access, no entry fee; metered/lot parking nearby. Best light: golden hour or overcast for saturated colors; evenings offer neon/storefront contrast and light trails. Weekdays/early mornings minimize foot and car traffic.

Bright rainbow-painted crosswalk at Douglas Ave & 5th St—vivid graphic foreground for street and urban scenes, symbolic community landmark near downtown Ames and ISU. Easy street-level access, no entry fee; metered/lot parking nearby. Best light: golden hour or overcast for saturated colors; evenings offer neon/storefront contrast and light trails. Weekdays/early mornings minimize foot and car traffic.