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National Register Site
bloomfield cont’d BOONE COUNTY
HISTORICAL CENTER
WORKING AMISH COMMUNITY 602 Story St
515-432-1907
South & West of Bloomfield, around Drakesville Year-round, Mon-Fri 1-5; June-Aug,
641-664-1104 / visitdaviscounty.com Mon-Sat 1-5; or by appt.
Open most Mon-Sat 8:30-5; This original Masonic Temple, built in 1907,
This large Amish community has over 90 is home to collections of the Boone County
businesses that include several woodworking
and furniture shops, large produce auction, country Historical Society, which preserves the flavor
and excitement of local history. The dramatic
stores, greenhouses in season, bakeries, stables, story of Kate Shelley, a 15-year-old who
harness and buggy shops plus more. Maps at prevented a rail disaster in 1881, is told.
most Amish businesses and Welcome Center in

Bloomfield.
KATE SHELLEY HIGH BRIDGE
bondurant 3-1/2 miles northwest of Boone
(SEE DES MOINES) 800-266-6312
Outdoors
Completed in 1901, this is longest and
boone highest double-track bridge in the world. It
stands 185 feet above the Des Moines River
BOONE & SCENIC VALLEY and runs for 2,685 feet. Over 60 trains from
the Union Pacific Railroad cross this bridge
RAILROAD each day.
225 10th St
800-626-0319 or 515-432-4249 MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER
bsvrr.com BIRTHPLACE
Train departures: Daily, Memorial Day 709 Carroll St
weekend through the end of October. 515-433-6900
Weekdays at 1:30; weekends are Saturday mamiebirthplaceboone.org
1:30 & 4 and Sundays 1:30. Dinner Train Call for information
Saturdays at 5:30 April through 2nd Saturday The restored birthplace of First Lady Mamie
in December and Fridays June-Oct. Holiday Doud Eisenhower, wife of Dwight David
trains in the winter. Enjoy a 1-3/4 hour train Eisenhower, 34th President of the U.S.
ride (2-1/2 hour dinner train) through the Completely restored Victorian home with
scenic Des Moines River Valley, across the original family furniture, museum, library and
156-foot-high Bass Point Creek High Bridge.
Steam, diesel, and electric train power. gift shop.

RAIL EXPLORERS
BOONE COMMUNITY THEATRE 123 10th St
877-833-8588
705 Story St railexplorers.net
515-303-0393 April 15-Oct 31, Roughly 8 am-8 pm
Visit boonecommunitytheatre.org for Reservations highly recommended
performance information. Take a tour with Rail Explorers and experience
the magic of the railroad like never before! Ride
BOONE COUNTY FAIR the rails on our pedal-powered “Rail Explorers” –

1601 Industrial Park Road a unique activity suitable for everyone.
515-432-5899 SEVEN OAKS RECREATION
boonecountyfairia.com
July 20-23, 2023, check website for activities. 1086 222nd Dr
For over 90 years the Boone County Fair 515-432-9457 / SevenOaksRec.com
has been home to 4H, FFA, and Open Class FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:
exhibits and shows. Exciting grandstand December- March: Winter Skiing,
shows, commercial exhibits, delicious fair Snowboarding and Snow Tubing. All trails
food, and the carnival make our fair one groomed daily, lighted runs, ski/snowboard/
you won’t want to miss! Free gate and tube rental equipment, free ski/snowboard
parking. Facility rental available year round. mini lessons, lodge with lounge, gourmet
coffee and fast-food restaurant, group rates,
Campgrounds open March-October.
BOONE COUNTY FREEDOM ROCK kids specials. Check web for hours
of operation.
201 State St – Courthouse Square Mid-June – Labor Day: Full-service Canoe,
Boone County’s freedom rock features Mamie Kayak, and River Tube floats. Floating 7
Doud Eisenhower and is located at the County days a week, group rates, mid-week specials.
Courthouse. Reservations recommended.
Spring, Summer and Fall months: Facility
COLE SCHOOLHOUSE Lodge Rentals for Reunions, Receptions,

843 R Ave Meetings, and Weddings.
515-432-6588 or 515-298-2212
This one room schoolhouse is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Call to
schedule a visit and hear about what it was
like to attend a rural school.
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