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John Wayne Birthplace Museum
Museum
👍 Nice tribute to John Wayne. We found it very interesting that the house he was born in was virtually untouched since the early 1900's! My father was a huge John Wayne fan and I grew up watching his movies often. As I grew older and learned more about him I gained a deep respect for the man he was an...
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Winterset City Park
Park
👍👍 It is a beautiful park with a lot of extras. Two nice playground areas, a hedge maze, bocce ball courts, hiking trails, a covered bridge, and of course Clark Tower, a three level tower with an amazing view. The north shelter is large with a fireplace, power outlets, and nice restrooms.
4.70 (948 reviews)
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Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge
Historical landmark
👍👍 This bridge is located within the sizable city park. Although the bridge is nice, I found the Hedge Maze more fun. The Storybook walk, the wood carvings, picnic shelters, water, Bocce ball, so much activity to partake. Don't forget to watch out for the deer.
4.60 (507 reviews)
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Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset
Hotel
👍 Very cozy hotel with just 2 floors. There was a little bar area & nice breakfast area. Good breakfast.
Staff was super friendly.
Our only complaint were the pillows (I usually bring my own), otherwise, beds were very comfy. Rooms were clean.
4.60 (321 reviews)
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Clark Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 Resides in Winterset City Park. You can drive or hike to it and view the surrounding vistas. I suggest in the fall during Covered Bridgefestival when the fall leaf season at peak
4.80 (138 reviews)
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Iowa Quilt Museum
Museum
👍 I'm not really sure what I was expecting from a quilt museum seeing as I don't quilt but they were featuring one artist and only had his quilts on display. Had I stayed until the next day we would have been there for the "airing of the quilts" but we missed that.
4.70 (133 reviews)
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Madison County Historical Society
Historical society
👍👍 A wonderful collection. The rock collection is actually of a high class. The buildings and displays are varied and comfortable to pass through. The house has solid walnut trimmings with glass imported from France. One bed covering was tatted by a man recuperating from war wounds.
4.70 (119 reviews)
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Covered Bridge Inn
Motel
Simple rooms in an informal hotel offering free breakfast, plus a garden with a patio & seating.
4.40 (182 reviews)
17
Cabin Coffee Co
Coffee shop
Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.
$$ $$
4.30 (139 reviews)
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Covered Bridges Scenic Byway
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Spent a day driving around seeing all the bridges of Madison County.it is so amazing to see the history and the places seen in the movie.the architecture of these bridges is amazing.plus driving to the different brides you get the opportunity to see small town America.
4.60 (42 reviews)
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