Iowa
Spring Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Herbert Hoover exemplified the ideal of individualism and the self-made man. His expertise as a mining engineer made him a
millionaire by age 40. Having been raised in the Quaker traditions of humanity and generosity, Hoover then embarked on a
course of public service for the rest of his life. The Presidential Library and Museum is a must see while visiting the
site. It is one of eleven Presidential Libraries in the United States. The papers of President Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover
are among those housed in the library archives.
Location: Take exit 254 on Interstate 80 to West Branch, Iowa. The visitor center is 0.3 mile north of I-80. West Branch is
10 miles east of Iowa City, Iowa.
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Putnam Museum
The Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre is a one-stop opportunity to explore the history and environments of the Mississippi
River Valley and faraway places too! Home to over 160,000 artifacts and specimens, the Putnam Museum of History and
Natural Science offers permanent and changing exhibits, dynamic public programs, Iowa's only 3D IMAX Theatre, plus our
exclusive Heritage Theater and live interpretations - all in a beautiful 115,000 square foot facility - the largest museum in
the Quad Cities of eastern Iowa and western Illinois!
Location: Located at 1717 West 12th Street in west-central Davenport, IA
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Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
One of the few railroad museums in the world where you can ride all three common forms of railroad motive power. (Diesel,
Electric, and Steam). Beautiful, exciting 15 mile round trip (Wolf Train 22 mile) over two great bridges and through the
Des Moines river valley.
Location: Boone, IA
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