Food Scene
Great food in a quaint diner. And you can sit where Clint Eastwood did in the movie, The Bridges of Madison County, the fourth stool from the front. www.facebook.com/NorthsideCafe/
Northside Cafe
61 E Jefferson StGreat food in a quaint diner. And you can sit where Clint Eastwood did in the movie, The Bridges of Madison County, the fourth stool from the front. www.facebook.com/NorthsideCafe/
Mi Pueblito
103 N 1st StWonderful, authentic Mexican food. And margaritas :)
Amazing food truck which can often be found parked out front of either the Winterset Cidery or Covered Bridges Winery - both less than 3 miles from our home. www.facebook.com/Up-In-Smoke-BBQ-LLC-354654194604628/
Up In Smoke BBQ
302 North Douglas StreetAmazing food truck which can often be found parked out front of either the Winterset Cidery or Covered Bridges Winery - both less than 3 miles from our home. www.facebook.com/Up-In-Smoke-BBQ-LLC-354654194604628/
Really good, really affordable pizza. Also another Casey's at the 169 exit off of I-80. caseys.quikorder.com
Casey's
1021 N 1st StReally good, really affordable pizza. Also another Casey's at the 169 exit off of I-80. caseys.quikorder.com
Our favorite restaurant in Des Moines for a special night out. Colorful, upscale American restaurant & wine bar with reclaimed doors hanging from the ceiling. Nominated twice for a James Beard restaurant award.
www.albadsm.com
14 locals recommend
Alba Restaurant
524 E 6th StOur favorite restaurant in Des Moines for a special night out. Colorful, upscale American restaurant & wine bar with reclaimed doors hanging from the ceiling. Nominated twice for a James Beard restaurant award.
www.albadsm.com
Best Happy Hour in Des Moines - 1/2 price pizza (the really good, thin crust, unique topping kind), wine and beer from 3 - 6 pm daily. Large patio on good weather days. Also great for brunch. www.eateryadsm.com
42 locals recommend
Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll AveBest Happy Hour in Des Moines - 1/2 price pizza (the really good, thin crust, unique topping kind), wine and beer from 3 - 6 pm daily. Large patio on good weather days. Also great for brunch. www.eateryadsm.com
Yummy breads and pastries. www.facebook.com/The-Bakery-Unlimited-141339626070721/
The Bakery Unlimited
119 John Wayne DrYummy breads and pastries. www.facebook.com/The-Bakery-Unlimited-141339626070721/
Cute coffee shop just off the square in Winterset. www.facebook.com/The-Cellar-111487465558087/
The Cellar
111 S 1st AveCute coffee shop just off the square in Winterset. www.facebook.com/The-Cellar-111487465558087/
NO FRILLS small town bar & grill - you'll get your food on paper plates. But also voted the best tenderloin in Iowa. www.facebook.com/Peru-Bar-and-Grill-141352449353439
Peru Bar & Grill
113 Brown StreetNO FRILLS small town bar & grill - you'll get your food on paper plates. But also voted the best tenderloin in Iowa. www.facebook.com/Peru-Bar-and-Grill-141352449353439
Wonderful artisan-made breads, pastries and desserts, along with fresh and healthy breakfast & lunch choices. Also great coffee. lamiebakery.com
46 locals recommend
La Mie Bakery
841 42nd StWonderful artisan-made breads, pastries and desserts, along with fresh and healthy breakfast & lunch choices. Also great coffee. lamiebakery.com
Frostee's
101 E Green StAwesome, old time walk-up ice cream shop. Very affordable and so so good!
Drinks & Nightlife
They make craft hard apple cider right here in Iowa, with no added sugar, water, or other stuff - just the apples! Great setting and they also always have a couple of locally brewed beers on tap if someone isn't into cider. We consider it our local bar! www.wintersetcidery.com
10 locals recommend
Winterset Cidery
1638 US-169They make craft hard apple cider right here in Iowa, with no added sugar, water, or other stuff - just the apples! Great setting and they also always have a couple of locally brewed beers on tap if someone isn't into cider. We consider it our local bar! www.wintersetcidery.com
Local winery in beautiful setting where they make award-winning wines from 100% Iowa grapes. They frequently have live music and other special events.
16 locals recommend
Covered Bridges Winery
2207 170th TrailLocal winery in beautiful setting where they make award-winning wines from 100% Iowa grapes. They frequently have live music and other special events.
Sightseeing
Visit all 6 of the world-famous covered bridges, the inspiration and setting for the book and movie The Bridges of Madison County.
Hogback Covered Bridge
1879 Hogback Bridge RoadVisit all 6 of the world-famous covered bridges, the inspiration and setting for the book and movie The Bridges of Madison County.
Visit John Wayne's birthplace and beautiful new museum to see the largest exhibit of John Wayne artifacts in existence - original movie posters, film wardrobes, scripts, letters and one of his last customized automobiles. www.johnwaynebirthplace.museum
14 locals recommend
John Wayne Birthplace & Museum
205 S John Wayne DrVisit John Wayne's birthplace and beautiful new museum to see the largest exhibit of John Wayne artifacts in existence - original movie posters, film wardrobes, scripts, letters and one of his last customized automobiles. www.johnwaynebirthplace.museum
Arts & Culture
The museum offers changing exhibits of American quilts both vintage and new. iowaquiltmuseum.org
8 locals recommend
Iowa Quilt Museum
68 E Court AveThe museum offers changing exhibits of American quilts both vintage and new. iowaquiltmuseum.org
The Madison County historical complex consists of 14 buildings located on 18 picturesque acres on the south edge of Winterset. www.historyonthehill.org
6 locals recommend
Madison County Historical Complex
815 S 2nd AveThe Madison County historical complex consists of 14 buildings located on 18 picturesque acres on the south edge of Winterset. www.historyonthehill.org
Working studio of fine artists Robin Paul and John Gaps III. Fine art for sale, plus classes available for all ages. Call ahead to arrange a private class for your group! madhausgallery.com
Madhaus Gallery
512 W Court AveWorking studio of fine artists Robin Paul and John Gaps III. Fine art for sale, plus classes available for all ages. Call ahead to arrange a private class for your group! madhausgallery.com
Entertainment & Activities
This historic theater was recently completely restored to its original splendor and updated to the most recent technology. See a movie or play in this beautiful, iconic theater. www.the-iowa.com
Iowa Theatre
121 John Wayne DrThis historic theater was recently completely restored to its original splendor and updated to the most recent technology. See a movie or play in this beautiful, iconic theater. www.the-iowa.com
Great pool with 3 water slides and a toddler slide inspired by the bridges of Madison County.
Winterset Aquatic Center
1201 W Jefferson StGreat pool with 3 water slides and a toddler slide inspired by the bridges of Madison County.
Brand new skate park in Winterset, designed as a safe place for youth to skateboard, inline skate or trick bike.
Winterset Area Skate Park
517 N 4th AveBrand new skate park in Winterset, designed as a safe place for youth to skateboard, inline skate or trick bike.
Everything Else
Visit the upstairs of their 1810 barn to see flowers hanging in 25 foot cascades from the ceiling. Beautiful surroundings with 5 gently rolling acres of brightly colored flowers in the summer. Gift shop in the barn. www.howellfloral.com
Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch
3145 Howell CtVisit the upstairs of their 1810 barn to see flowers hanging in 25 foot cascades from the ceiling. Beautiful surroundings with 5 gently rolling acres of brightly colored flowers in the summer. Gift shop in the barn. www.howellfloral.com
Shopping
So many cute shops on the square in Winterset. My favorites - b. shannon designs, 1st Avenue Collective (check out Traveling Mad Makers, Winterset - will do art classes in-home), Angel Wings & CT, re:home, Pine Creek Ltd. Quilters & knitters will love Piece Works Quilt shop, Ben Franklin, and Heartland Fiber.
7 locals recommend
Winterset
So many cute shops on the square in Winterset. My favorites - b. shannon designs, 1st Avenue Collective (check out Traveling Mad Makers, Winterset - will do art classes in-home), Angel Wings & CT, re:home, Pine Creek Ltd. Quilters & knitters will love Piece Works Quilt shop, Ben Franklin, and Heartland Fiber.