The City of West Union, IA
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The city of West Union is located in the state of Iowa in Fayette County and has a population of 2,397 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to West Union is Waterloo, approximately 39 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near West Union, including Barrel Drive In, Hardee's Restaurant, Kochie's Steakhouse, Pizza Palace and Subway. For a larger selection of West Union restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby West Union Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Green Valley Golf Course, Plum Creek Golf Course, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Backbone State Park. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of West Union please click on the Attractions tab above.
West Union, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in West Union
In the month of December, West Union experiences an average high temperature of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 11 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.38 inches. The seasonal climate varies in West Union with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 27 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect West Union to receive an average of 1.22 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.21 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 110 degrees in the summer and as low as -40 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to West Union should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 57 degrees, and nighttime lows of 35.
West Union, Iowa Attractions
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Backbone State Park - Strawberry Point, Backbone State Park is Iowa's oldest state park, dedicated in 1919. Located in the valley of the Maquoketa River, it is about three miles south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. Backbone Lake Dam, a relatively low dam built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, creates Backbone Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed a majority of trails and buildings which make up the park.
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Gates Park Municipal Golf Course - Waterloo, The Gates Park Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Black Hawk County Iowa. Built in 1920, this Waterloo course 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 319-291-4485. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 820 E Donald St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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Green Valley Golf Course - Waukon, The Green Valley Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Allamakee County Iowa. Built in 1977, this Waukon course is open apr 15 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-568-4866. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 7816 Ave NW, Waukon, IA 52172
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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - Buffalo, The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. The library was founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates, David and Marsha Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in learning, especially in children. All of the Karpeles Manuscript Library services are free.
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Plum Creek Golf Course - Pocahontas, The Plum Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Chickasaw County Iowa. Built in 1962, this Pocahontas course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-237-6401. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 2689 Country Club Dr, Pocahontas, IA 50630
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Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - Decorah, The Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa is the oldest and most comprehensive museum in the US devoted to a single immigrant ethnic group. The collection contains over 24,000 artifacts reflecting the experience of Norwegian-Americans, particularly in the Upper Midwest. The museum compound consists of 16 buildings, including a restored stone mill, a Norwegian Lutheran church, and several houses.
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West Union, Iowa Hotels
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West Union, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of West Union Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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