"Catch the Train"Iowa's operating railroad museum. Ride the 1920's passenger cars, a 15 mile roundtrip (22-mile dinner train) through the Des Moines River valley. Call for a schedule: 1-800-626-0319 or
This former Masonic Temple, built in 1907 houses extensive exhibits on the natural, geological, Native American, military, and local history of this area. Special and traveling exhibits featured throughout the year. 602 Story St. 515-432-1907
Dragoon Trail
The Dragoon Trail will guide the traveler along the most scenic route through the Greenbelt from Fort Dodge and Webster City on the North to just below Lake Red Rock on the South. Look for and follow the distinctive Dragoon Trail signs.
Seven Oaks Recreation offers 10 ski runs, snowboard park, triple chair lift, surface lifts, lodge/cafeteria, and ski and snowboard rental. Group rates and lessons are available. Summer activities include mountain biking, concerts, special event camping and canoe rental. Located 4 miles west of Boone on Hwy. 30 515-432-9457
Ericson Public Library
702 Greene St.
This library was built in 1901 and is named for Senator C.J.A. Ericson. The library was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It houses a collection of 87,000 items, including local history and genealogy materials. 702 Greene St. 515-432-3727
18-hole championship golf course in its sixth season of play. Honey Creek is open to the public and offers bent grass trees, greens and fairways along with five sets of trees to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Honey Creek offers a full-service driving range, lessons, junior camps and womens clinics available from PGA Teaching Professional, Sarah Bidney.
This restored depot is where visitors can learn the dramatic story of 15 year-old Kate Shelley's warning of oncoming danger to a passenger train. Working telegraph, railroad memorabilia, artifacts relating to Kate Shelley's life. Hours: Museum is open by appointment. The grounds are open daily throughout the year. Admission: Adults $2.00, children under 18 free.
Don Williams Lake &
Golf Course
6 Miles N. of Ogden on P70
Ledges State Park
1519 250th St.
Boone Speedway
1481 223 Pl.
Don Williams Recreational Area features a 160 acre lake for fishing, swimming and boating. It also has a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, camping and picnic grounds. Cabins are available. 515-353-4237
Ledges State Park is one of Iowa's oldest parks. Dedicated in 1924, the park is best known for the sandstone bluffs that run from the upper portion down to the Des Moines River Valley. It has more than 1,200 acres of camping, picnicking and hiking. 515-432-1852
Exciting racing action speaks louder than words every Saturday night April-August. Long considered "Iowa's Action Track" the Boone Speedway hosts the IMCA Super Nationals every September. 515-987-1220
Iowa Arboretum
1875 Peach Ave., Madrid
Snus Hill Winery
2183-320th St., Madrid
Kate Shelley Memorial High Bridge
3 Miles W. of Boone on J Ave.
Boone County Fairgrounds
Industrial Park Rd.
Located on 378 acres in the heart of Boone County, containing hundreds of species of trees, shrubs and flowers in a tranquil scenic setting. Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset. Guided tours by appointment.
515-795-3216
Snus Hill is an Iowa Winery and vineyard producing wines from American and French-American Grapes. Located in rural Boone county with pastoral views of the Iowa landscape. Expansive decks, banquet room and tree covered grounds add to the magic of the winery. Visit our tasting room and gift shop and experience for yourself how Iowa is becoming a beautiful place to discover native grown grapes and Iowa wines.
515-795-3535
Madrid Historical Society Museum
The Kate Shelley High Bridge is the longest, highest, double-track railroad bridge in the United States. It stands 185 feet above the Des Moines River at a length of 2,685 feet. It was renamed in 1982 to honor Kate Shelley.
The Fairgrounds is home to one of Iowa's best county fairs featuring top-flight country music and other entertainment. The newly remodeled community building provides a home for social, commercial and civic activities. 515-432-5899
The Museum includes the Keigley Doll Collection and Ackerlund-Burke Coal Mine, plus many interesting historacal items and collections. Visitors and tours are welcome. The Museum is open every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. excluding some holidays. For information call 515-795-3249 or 515-795-2287
Hickory Grove School
The authentic one-room school house recently moved to a new site between Boone and Ogden, where it is currently undergoing repairs and restoration. Typical of the classic one-room school that was once a common sight in rural Iowa and served the state's farm children, it is furnished with desks, books, maps and other school items typical of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hours: Call for possible museum tours (grounds are open daily). Admission Adults-$2.00; Children under 18 free. 515-432-1907
