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Winterset
is located in Madison County, Iowa in the south-central part of the state. As of the 2000 census, the population was 4,768 residents. Winterset was used as the shooting location for the films Cold Turkey (1971) and The Bridges of Madison County (1995.) Winterset is well known for its covered bridges, with a total of six located in Madison County, including one in Winterset City Park. All six bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The annual Covered Bridge Festival celebrates the bridges and the areas local heritage every second full weekend in October. The Clark Tower is another landmark in the town, located in Winterset City Park, and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Middle River Valley area. Winterset is also home to the John Wayne Birthplace Museum, located not too far from the downtown area. Wayne was born in Winterset on May 26, 1907. Guided tours of his home are available daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Easter. Other attractions include the Madison County Historical Society, which maintains 18 acres on the south side of the town, with an extensive museum and 14 historic buildings, including the Bevington-Kaser Mansion.
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Winterset Vacation Rentals
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Winterset Hotels and Resorts
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| Super 8 Motel-winterset | 1312 N 10TH St | Winterset, IA | | (515) 462-4888 | | Super 8 Motel | 203 SE 7th St | Stuart, IA | 19.1 mi. | (515) 523-2888 | | Americinn Motel & Suites | 420 SW 8TH St | Stuart, IA | 19.5 mi. | (515) 523-9000 | | West Des Moines Marriott | 1250 74TH St | West Des Moines, IA | 20.5 mi. | (515) 267-1500 | | Hilton Garden Inn - West Des Moines | 205 S 64th St | West Des Moines, IA | 20.9 mi. | (515) 223-0571 | | Wingate Inn | 7225 Vista Dr | West Des Moines, IA | 21.1 mi. | (515) 225-6100 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-w Des Moiines | 1390 NW 118TH St | Clive, IA | 22.1 mi. | (515) 221-9200 | | Country Inn & Suites Des Moines West | 1350 NW 118TH St | Clive, IA | 22.1 mi. | (515) 223-9254 | | Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel | 1800 50th St | West Des Moines, IA | 22.1 mi. | (515) 223-1800 | | Wildwood Lodge | 11431 Forest Ave | Clive, IA | 22.3 mi. | (515) 222-9876 | | Chase Suite Hotel | 11428 Forest Ave | Des Moines, IA | 22.3 mi. | (515) 223-7700 | | Heartland Inn | 11414 Forest Ave | Des Moines, IA | 22.3 mi. | (515) 226-0414 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 1520 NW 114th St | Clive, IA | 22.4 mi. | (515) 225-1222 | | Ramada Inn | 1600 NW 114TH St | Clive, IA | 22.5 mi. | (515) 226-1600 | | Westown Parkway Residences | 3530 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA | 22.6 mi. | (515) 225-0000 | | Sleep Inn @ Living History Farms | 11211 Hickman Rd | Urbandale, IA | 23.0 mi. | (515) 270-2424 | | Hampton Inn | 7060 LK Dr | West Des Moines, IA | 23.0 mi. | (515) 223-4700 | | Hawthorn Suites LTD | 6905 LK Dr | West Des Moines, IA | 23.0 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Motel 6 | 7655 PLZ Dr N | West Des Moines, IA | 23.0 mi. | (515) 267-8885 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines West | 160 S Jordan Creek Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA | 23.0 mi. | (515) 267-0338 | | Springhill Suites | 1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA | 23.0 mi. | (515) 223-9005 | | Studioplus | 2701 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA | 23.0 mi. | (515) 327-9100 | | Clarion Hotel And Conference Center | 11040 Hickman Rd | Clive, IA | 23.1 mi. | (515) 278-5575 | | Four Points Sheraton | 11040 Hickman Rd | Desmoines, IA | 23.1 mi. | (515) 278-5575 | | Comfort Suites | 11167 Hickman Rd | Urbandale, IA | 23.1 mi. | (515) 276-1126 | | Radisson Hotel Des Moines Airport | 6800 Fleur Dr | Des Moines, IA | 23.2 mi. | (515) 285-7777 | | Candlewood Suites | 7625 Plaza Dr N | West Desmoines, IA | 23.4 mi. | (515) 221-0001 | | Holiday Inn Airport Conference CTR | 6111 Fleur Dr | Des Moines, IA | 23.5 mi. | (515) 287-2400 | | Four Points Sheraton Des Moines Airport | 1810 Army Post Rd | Des Moines, IA | 23.6 mi. | (515) 287-6464 | | Comfort Inn | 5231 Fleur Dr | Des Moines, IA | 23.7 mi. | (515) 287-3434 | | Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport | 5001 Fleur Dr | Des Moines, IA | 23.8 mi. | (515) 287-7300 | | Heartland Inn | 1901 Hackley Ave | Des Moines, IA | 23.8 mi. | (515) 256-0603 | | Super 8 Motel-des Moines Airport | 1921 Hackley Ave | Des Moines, IA | 23.8 mi. | (515) 285-5180 | | Best Western Clive Inn & Suites | 1450 NW 118 St | Clive, IA | 23.9 mi. | (515) 221-2345 | | Residence Inn - Desmoines | 11428 FRST Ave | Clive, IA | 23.9 mi. | (515) 223-7700 | | Motel 6 | 4817 Fleur Dr | Des Moines, IA | 23.9 mi. | (515) 287-6364 | | Extended Stay America | 3940 114TH St | Urbandale, IA | 23.9 mi. | (515) 276-1929 | | Apple Tree Inn | 1215 North Jefferson | Indianola, IA | 24.0 mi. | (515) 961-0551 | | Days Inn West | 10841 Douglas Ave | Urbandale, IA | 24.1 mi. | (515) 278-2811 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 1520 Jeffreys Dr | Osceola, IA | 24.5 mi. | (641) 342-2123 |
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Winterset Weather & Climate
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The southern portion of Iowa has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and often humid and winters are cold and snowy. During the six warmer months of the year, the prevailing moist southerly flow from the Gulf of Mexico produces summer rainfall and thunderstorms. These storms are sometimes severe and may produce high winds, hail, torrential rains and occasionally a tornado. Hailstorms are more severe in the northwest portion of the state than in southern Iowa. Seasonal snowfall across the state is 32 inches and the snow season generally runs late October through late March. The most snowfall occurs in January, February and March and blizzards are a possibility. Autumn is often the most pleasant time of the year in Iowa, with mild days and cool nights that produce colorful fall foliage.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
9°F |
0.94 in. |
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| February |
35°F |
14°F |
1.06 in. |
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| March |
47°F |
26°F |
2.24 in. |
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| April |
60°F |
37°F |
3.51 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
49°F |
4.24 in. |
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| June |
80°F |
58°F |
4.64 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
63°F |
4.15 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
61°F |
3.97 in. |
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| September |
75°F |
51°F |
3.68 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
40°F |
2.50 in. |
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| November |
46°F |
26°F |
2.24 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
14°F |
1.14 in. |
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Winterset Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Des Moines International airport (DSM) located about 22 miles northeast of Winterset in Des Moines, Iowa, the Ankeny Regional airport (IKV) located approximately 33 miles northeast of Winterset in Ankeny, Iowa, the Ames Municipal airport (AMW) located roughly 49 miles northeast of Winterset in Ames, Iowa, the Newton Municipal airport (TNU) located around 56 miles east of Winterset in Newton, Iowa, and finally the Arthur N Neu airport (CIN) located about 63 miles northwest of Winterset in Carroll, Iowa.
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Winterset Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Adventureland | Altoona | IA | 35.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| White Water University Fun Park | Des Moines | IA | 28.0 mi. | | | Denison Aquatic Fun Center | Denison | IA | 83.5 mi. | | | The Beach Ottumwa | Ottumwa | IA | 88.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rolling Hills Golf Course | Norwalk | IA | 18.4 mi. | | | River Valley Golf Course | Adel | IA | 18.9 mi. | | | Legacy Golf Club | Norwalk | IA | 20.3 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Course | West Des Moines | IA | 20.9 mi. | | | Ponderosa Public Golf Course | West Des Moines | IA | 22.7 mi. | | | Five By Eighty Country Club | Menlo | IA | 23.1 mi. | | | Lakeshore Golf & Country Club | Afton | IA | 23.6 mi. | | | Osceola Country Club | Osceola | IA | 25.5 mi. | | | Beaver Creek Golf Course | Grimes | IA | 26.5 mi. | | | A H Blank Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Grand View Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Sleepy Hollow Sports Park | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Waveland Municipal Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Woodland Hills Golf Course | Des Moines | IA | 28.3 mi. | | | Shady Oaks Golf Course | Ackworth | IA | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pammel State Park | | IA | 4.2 mi. | | | Walnut Woods State Park | | IA | 20.1 mi. | | | Lake Ahquabi State Park | | IA | 22.6 mi. | | | Lake Ahquabi State Park | | IA | 23.1 mi. | | | Green Valley State Park | | IA | 24.5 mi. | | | Margo Frankel Woods State Park | | IA | 31.3 mi. | | | Big Creek State Park | | IA | 35.5 mi. | | | Springbrook State Park | | IA | 37.3 mi. | | | Lake Anita State Park | | IA | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Guthrie County Historical Village | Panora | IA | 30.3 mi. | (History) | | Iowa State University Museums | Ames | IA | 52.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Danish Immigrant Museum | Elk Horn | IA | 56.7 mi. | (History) | | Pella Historical Village | Pella | IA | 57.4 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Blank Park Zoo | Des Moines | IA | 28.0 mi. | | | Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo | Omaha | NE | 99.8 mi. | |
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