The City of Boone, IA
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The city of Boone is located in the state of Iowa and has a population of 12,479 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Boone is Des Moines, approximately 32 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Boone, including Country Kitchen, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dairy Queen of Boone County and Godfather's Pizza. For a larger selection of Boone restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Boone Golf Courses, Botanical Gardens and/or Arenas, including the Boone County Golf Course Recreation Area, Homewood Golf Course, Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Iowa Arboretum and Oaks Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Boone please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Boone:
- Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
Boone, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Boone
In the month of December, Boone experiences an average high temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 13 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.44 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Boone with daytime temperatures averaging 81 degrees in the summer, and 31 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Boone to receive an average of 1.23 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.99 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as -35 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Boone should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 38.
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Boone, Iowa Attractions
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Gowrie Golf & Country Club - Gowrie, The Gowrie Golf & Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Webster County Iowa. Built in 1966, this Gowrie course is open apr 1 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-352-3320. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 175, Gowrie, IA 50543
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Grand View Golf Course - Des Moines, The Grand View Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1900, this Des Moines course is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-262-8414. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2401 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Hill Golf Course, The - Grand Junction, The Hill Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Greene County Iowa. Built in 1986, this Grand Junction course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-738-2633. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: Hwy 30 W, Grand Junction, IA 50107
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Hilton Coliseum - Iowa State University - Ames, James H. Hilton Coliseum is a 14,356-seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa. The arena opened in 1971. It is home to the Iowa State University Cyclones men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball teams.
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Homewood Golf Course - Ames, The Homewood Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Story County Iowa. Built in 1928, this Ames course is open apr 1 to oct 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-239-5363. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1500 20th St & Duff, Ames, IA 50010
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Iowa Arboretum - Madrid, The Iowa Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum located at 1875 Peach Avenue, Madrid, Iowa. It is open daily sunrise to sunset.
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Lakeside Municipal Golf Course - Fort Dodge, The Lakeside Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Webster County Iowa. Built in 1970, this Fort Dodge course is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-576-6741. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Rural Route 2, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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Living History Farms Museum - Urbandale, Living History Farms is an open air museum that is situated in Urbandale, Iowa. As its name implies, the museum follows the methodology of living history in depicting the lives of people living on farms in the years of 1700, 1850, and 1900, engaging in various agricultural activities. The museum also features a town area, which recreates a small town in Iowa in the year 1875.
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North Course at Woodland Hills Golf Course - Des Moines, The North Course at Woodland Hills Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. is open mar 15 to nov 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 515-289-1326. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 620 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Oaks Golf Course - Ames, The Oaks Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Story County Iowa. Built in 1960, this Ames course is open mar 15 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-232-9862. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 630 West 190th St., Ames, IA 50010
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Boone, Iowa Hotels
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Boone, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Boone Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Steak & Barbecue Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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