9 Things to do Good for Kids in Winterset That You Shouldn't Miss

August 5, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Winterset is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,190 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Madison County. Winterset is part of the Des Moines − West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winterset is the birthplace of actor John Wayne.
Restaurants in Winterset

1. John Wayne Birthplace & Museum

205 S. John Wayne Drive, Winterset, IA 50273-1904 +1 515-462-1044 http://johnwaynebirthplace.museum/
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4.5 based on 450 reviews

John Wayne Birthplace & Museum

Tour the modest 4-room home where John Wayne was born, and visit the John Wayne Birthplace Museum featuring the largest diversified exhibit of John Wayne artifacts in existence, including original movie posters, film wardrobe, scripts, letters, artwork and sculpture--even one of his customized automobiles. Admission includes the Museum, a visit to the Birthplace house, and a small theater with a documentary on John Wayne's life, with a special welcome by his daughter Aissa.

Reviewed By b2dave8255

We stopped in the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum during our stay just outside of Des Moines. As a John Wayne fan, this was a bucket list item for me. The staff was very friendly and the lady that greeted us and gave us the tour of the house was a bigger John Wayne fan than me, never thought that was possible. She made our day! The gift shop had several souvenir items, books clothes etc to choose from. The museum had several movie costumes and props to enjoy. Thanks to all the staff on duty September 1st 2020 for all your help!

2. Roseman Bridge

Elderberry Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 http://www.madisoncounty.com/world-famous-covered-bridges
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Roseman Bridge

Reviewed By 570creative - San Antonio, United States

Nice gift shop next door. Note you will drive on dusty gravel roads to get to this location. Hogback Bridge has the same design.

3. Courthouse Square

Courhouse Square, Winterset, IA 50273 +1 515-462-1185 http://www.madisoncounty.com/
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Courthouse Square

Reviewed By 718teresag - Alamosa, United States

The courthouse is beautiful, inside & out. The square is also beautiful, with historic buildings galore, including a Ben Franklin & a very good bakery. Homes in the surrounding area are beautiful...we got a map at the welcome center & drove through the surrounding neighborhood in search of "quilt blocks" that are on many of them, known as the "quilt trail". Lots of fun!

4. Holliwell Bridge

Holliwell Bridge Road, Winterset, IA 50273 http://www.madisoncounty.com/world-famous-covered-bridges
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Holliwell Bridge

Reviewed By Oldtravellers50 - Mize, United States

I loved the bridge tour and am so glad we didn't miss t his one. It was located in the park and easy to get to. It is a beautiful and well preserved bridge like the ones I remember from my early childhood. I only wish that visitors to these old relics didn't have a need to carve or write their initials/names on the walls. In spite of that, it is still a great piece of history well worth seeing. Easy to find. No tour guide needed. Tour at your own pace. It is free.

5. Cutler-Donahoe Bridge

S 9th St, Winterset, IA 50273 http://www.madisoncounty.com/world-famous-covered-bridges
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Cutler-Donahoe Bridge

6. Hogback Covered Bridge

Hogback Bridge Rd, Winterset, IA 50273 http://www.madisoncounty.com/tours
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Hogback Covered Bridge

Reviewed By QueenMiller - Stewartsville, United States

Set apart and out by itself and very secluded. It has beautiful scenery of woods and river surrounding it so perfect for pictures or a picnic. What a great solid bridge! I hope to see it with my kids someday!

7. Pammel Park

1900 Pammel Park Rd, Winterset, IA 50273-8317 +1 515-462-3536 http://www.madisoncountyparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:pammel-park&catid=37:parks&Itemid=27
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Pammel Park

Reviewed By 570creative - San Antonio, United States

Geting to the park was a challenge for my friend and I driving our RVs. The Park states that the main entrance goes through an old stone tunnel with a maximum clearance of 12'4". That is too low for Class A motorhome. Fortunately, a local young man led us over 5 miles of dusy gravel country roads to avoid the tunnel and cross through the water over the dam!! OMG! That was a first! Being assured by another RV owner that the bridge clearance is 4 inches more, we were able to exit under the tunnel, carefully & slowly, with no problem. The turns are tight though. The campground sites are nice with a small concrete patio and a couple have some shade.

8. Clark Tower

Clark Tower Rd., Winterset, IA http://www.winterset.govoffice.com/index.asp
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4.0 based on 145 reviews

Clark Tower

Reviewed By 718teresag - Alamosa, United States

The drive up to the tower is very nice, passing basically through the forest (especially pretty in fall). The structure is beautiful & there is a nice view from it. Get directions at the welcome center in Winterset.

9. Cedar Bridge

Cedar Bridge Rd, Winterset, IA 50273 http://www.madisoncounty.com/world-famous-covered-bridges
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4.0 based on 47 reviews

Cedar Bridge

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