Boone Attractions

Boone (pop. 13,000) is the county seat in the Des Moines River Valley. It is home to Ledges State Park, a scenic area that borders the Des Moines River.

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace

This restored Victorian home in Boone was the Birthplace of First Lady, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, wife of Dwight D Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States. Exhibits feature her life and family history. Mamie's 1962 Plymouth Valiant and 1949 Chrysler Windsor are also on display.

Hours

June 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Child 17 & under	$ 1.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Open other times by appointment.

Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad

Passengers on the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad travel in vintage railroad cars on a 15mi/24km round-trip through the Des Moines River Valley.