The City of Melcher, IA
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Melcher is a small town in the state of Iowa. The largest nearby city to Melcher is Des Moines, approximately 37 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Melcher, including Pizza Hut, Mr C'S Steakhouse, Mcdonald's Restaurant, Casey's Carry Out and O'Neal's Bar & Grill. For a larger selection of Melcher restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Melcher Auto Race Tracks, Museums, Golf Courses and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Buxton Park Arboretum, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, Bos Landen Golf Club, Knoxville Raceway and Shady Oaks Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Melcher please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Melcher:
- Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)
Melcher, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Melcher
In the month of December, Melcher experiences an average high temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 17 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.13 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Melcher with daytime temperatures averaging 82 degrees in the summer, and 33 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Melcher to receive an average of 1.05 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.08 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -29 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Melcher should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 62 degrees, and nighttime lows of 40.
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Melcher, Iowa Attractions
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A. H. Blank Golf Course - Des Moines, The A. H. Blank Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1971, this Des Moines course designed by Larry Packard is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-285-0864. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 808 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
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Adventureland - Altoona, Adventureland is a family-owned amusement park in Altoona, Iowa. It features over 100 rides, shows and attractions.
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Arie den Boer Arboretum - Des Moines, Arie den Boer Arboretum is an arboretum located in the Water Works Park 1,500 acres at 408 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. It is open to the public daily.
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Blank Park Zoo - Des Moines, Blank Park Zoo is a zoo on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa near Fort Des Moines, .
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Bos Landen Golf Club - Pella, The Bos Landen Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Marion County Iowa. Built in 1994, this Pella course designed by Dick Phelps is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 800-916-7888. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 2411 Bos Landen Dr, Pella, IA 50219
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Buxton Park Arboretum - Indianola, Buxton Park Arboretum 5.4 acres is an arboretum and botanical garden located at the intersection of North Buxton Street and West Girard Avenue, Indianola, Iowa. It is open to the public without charge.
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Copper Creek Golf Course - , Pleasant Hill, The Copper Creek Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1997, this Pleasant Hill course designed by Gordon Cunningham is open mar 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-263-1600. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 4815 Copper Creek Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50317
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Des Moines Art Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Des Moines Botanical Center - Des Moines, The Des Moines Botanical Center is a botanical garden in central Iowa, located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa in the US, on the east bank of the Des Moines River.
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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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Melcher, Iowa Hotels
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Melcher, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Melcher Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants, Fast Foods & Carry Out and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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