Our Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Rail Explorers is a preferred partner of the Historic Goeppinger Building. Mention that you are staying at the Historic Goeppinger Building and you will receive a free gift-a Rail Explorers travel mug.
Take a drive through Mc Hose Park, a large park bordering Highway 30 on the South side of Boone. It is the location of the city swimming pool, disc golf, the dog park, tennis courts, skate board park, walking trails, multiple playgrounds and rest room facilities. It a great place to enjoy a family picnic, watch wildlife, bird watch and/or exercise the family dog.
McHose Drive
McHose DriveTake a drive through Mc Hose Park, a large park bordering Highway 30 on the South side of Boone. It is the location of the city swimming pool, disc golf, the dog park, tennis courts, skate board park, walking trails, multiple playgrounds and rest room facilities. It a great place to enjoy a family picnic, watch wildlife, bird watch and/or exercise the family dog.
When looking for an exciting way to spend an afternoon, consider Rail Explorer, our preferred partner. Mention that you are staying at the Historic Goeppinger Building when you check in at Rail Explorers and receive a complementary travel mug.
Rail Explorers: Boone, IA Division
When looking for an exciting way to spend an afternoon, consider Rail Explorer, our preferred partner. Mention that you are staying at the Historic Goeppinger Building when you check in at Rail Explorers and receive a complementary travel mug.
Food scene
Jimmy's is our "go-to" place for barbecue. It's usually very busy, so we order take out and enjoy it at home in the Historic Goeppinger Building.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jimmy's Barbeque Pit
717 Story StJimmy's is our "go-to" place for barbecue. It's usually very busy, so we order take out and enjoy it at home in the Historic Goeppinger Building.
Breakfasts at the Whistle Stop Cafe make my day! The place has been around for awhile and offers fantastic homemade pie. It’s located about two blocks North of the Goeppinger Building on Story Street! You must cross the BN Railroad tracks to get there!
Whistle-Stop Cafe
1102 Story StBreakfasts at the Whistle Stop Cafe make my day! The place has been around for awhile and offers fantastic homemade pie. It’s located about two blocks North of the Goeppinger Building on Story Street! You must cross the BN Railroad tracks to get there!
Belluci’s has great pizza and specialty sandwiches and it’s located right here in our building. They have been tenants in the Goeppinger Building since 1965!
Belluci Pizza House
826 Story StBelluci’s has great pizza and specialty sandwiches and it’s located right here in our building. They have been tenants in the Goeppinger Building since 1965!
This bakery has the best pasties anywhere! Fresh breads, rolls, donuts and cookies are made daily. They have excellent coffee and a lunch menu with choices that are sure to tickle your palate!
Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - Boone, IA
605 Story StThis bakery has the best pasties anywhere! Fresh breads, rolls, donuts and cookies are made daily. They have excellent coffee and a lunch menu with choices that are sure to tickle your palate!
Every town needs a great coffee place. In Boone, Scooter’s is just that! They have a coffee flavor for everyone. Many other drinks are on the menu, too, blenders and smoothies are my favorite. Their breakfast sandwiches , rolls and muffins are “yummy”!
Scooter's Coffee
122 Hickman RdEvery town needs a great coffee place. In Boone, Scooter’s is just that! They have a coffee flavor for everyone. Many other drinks are on the menu, too, blenders and smoothies are my favorite. Their breakfast sandwiches , rolls and muffins are “yummy”!
City/town information
Ames is just twenty minutes east from Boone. It is the home of the ISU Cyclones! The city offers many fine dining restaurants, a shopping mall, coffee shops, cultural centers and museum.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ames
Ames is just twenty minutes east from Boone. It is the home of the ISU Cyclones! The city offers many fine dining restaurants, a shopping mall, coffee shops, cultural centers and museum.
I recommend a visit to the Boone and Scenic Valley Railway because it’s an amazing experience for the whole family. Take a scenic ride, on a train pulled by an old steam engine, over the trestle bridge above the Des Moines River Valley. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and very exciting! Then, take some time to visit the railroad museum at the train station.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad | James H. Andrew Railroad Museum
225 10th StI recommend a visit to the Boone and Scenic Valley Railway because it’s an amazing experience for the whole family. Take a scenic ride, on a train pulled by an old steam engine, over the trestle bridge above the Des Moines River Valley. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and very exciting! Then, take some time to visit the railroad museum at the train station.
Right South of Boone, is Ledges State Park! Please “Google” it for up to date information. The park is the perfect place for picnics, hiking and big family gatherings. It very very beautiful, especially in the fall when the trees are changing colors. It’s a “must see” if you are in the area!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Ledges
1515 P AveRight South of Boone, is Ledges State Park! Please “Google” it for up to date information. The park is the perfect place for picnics, hiking and big family gatherings. It very very beautiful, especially in the fall when the trees are changing colors. It’s a “must see” if you are in the area!
The history center offers a peek into the exciting past of Boone County, Iowa. From a local heroine (Kate Shelley) to a beloved First Lady (Mamie Eisenhower). From the coal miners to the settlers and farmers of the area. From business people to our military heroes. There is something at the history center for everyone to enjoy.
Boone History Center
602 Story StThe history center offers a peek into the exciting past of Boone County, Iowa. From a local heroine (Kate Shelley) to a beloved First Lady (Mamie Eisenhower). From the coal miners to the settlers and farmers of the area. From business people to our military heroes. There is something at the history center for everyone to enjoy.
Skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Kayaking and canoeing in the summer. You won’t want to miss this place!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seven Oaks
1086 222nd DrSkiing and snowboarding in the winter. Kayaking and canoeing in the summer. You won’t want to miss this place!
Consejos para la ciudad
Viajar con niños
In Boone, walking is a great way to navigate Story Street.
Bring comfortable shoesI You will appreciate them as you leisurely stroll down Story Street where you can easily spend an entire day looking around. Story Street is known for good restaurants, a variety of antique stores, an inexpensive movie theater with the BEST popcorn, an old fashioned Book Store, shopping and don't miss the fantastic bakery.
Qué debes empacar
Boone and Scenic Valley Railway
McHose Park has wonderful sites for picnics, walking and hiking. The city pool and tennis courts are located there.
Viajar con niños
Bring comfortable shoes!
The best things to see in the area are FREE, but require some walking. If you plan to visit the city parks or Ledges State Park, your feet will appreciate comfortable shoes.