| off route 30, this laid-back hotel is 1 mile from mchose park and 4 miles from the boone & scenic valley railroad. there's an indoor pool, a gym and a meeting room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some add microwaves, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. unfussy rooms offer free wi-fi, cable tv, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus minifridges and sitting areas. continental breakfast is complimentary
Des Moines International Airport 56 min
Kate Shelley Railroad Museum (9 min) Memorial Park (10 min) Kate Shelley High Bridge (14 min) Brunnier Art Museum (17 min)
Gallery of decorative art, including carpets & furniture, in an auditorium at Iowa State University. Mamie D Eisenhower Birthplace (8 min) Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad | James H. Andrew Railroad Museum (10 min)
In addition to excursions on vintage trains, this museum offers railroad exhibits & lectures. Boone History Center (6 min) Iowa Arboretum (12 min)
This 348-acre reserve has self-guided woodland trails with scenic overlooks, deep ravines & streams. Cap Erbe Park (7 min) McHose Park (5 min) Don Williams Recreation Area (18 min) Reiman Gardens (14 min)
14-acre park featuring seasonal flowerbeds, a butterfly exhibit, sculptures, tours, lectures & more. Ledges State Park (7 min)
Scenic hiking & cycling trails through sandstone cliffs, stream fishing & canoeing plus campsites. Seven Oaks Recreation (7 min)
Outdoor recreation area offering numerous summer & winter activities including canoeing & skiing. Herman Park (5 min) | 
