Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Birthplace and Museum

Connie Attractions & Events, History, Iowa May 1, 2023May 1, 2023Herbert Hoover, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, Iowa attractions 0 Comment

Heading west on I-80 toward Iowa City, we noticed a sign at the West Branch exit for the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Hmm… side trip? Let’s do it! So, that afternoon on our return trip we did just that.

This national historic site, honoring the 31st president of the United States, is home to a visitor center, several buildings from Hoover’s childhood—either original or reproduction—and the grave site of President and Mrs. Hoover. Not part of the national historic site but on the same property is the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.

Tour the Winnebago Factory, Forest City, Iowa

Connie Attractions & Events, Iowa September 3, 2014June 28, 2017Forest City Iowa, Iowa attractions, Winnebago factory, Winnebago Factory Tour, Winnebago Tour, Winnebago Tour Iowa 0 Comment

What a treat was in store for our group of travel writers. Following a gourmet picnic lunch at the Pilot Knob State Park in Forest City, Iowa, instead of hopping back into the van that had been our transportation the entire trip, we were greeted with two huge Winnebago motor homes. After oohing and aahing at the $224,000+ homes on wheels, we buckled ourselves into seats. Some sat on a sofa; I sat at the dining table. Our destination: Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa, where we took the Winnebago factory tour.