Autumn is the perfect time for a weekend getaway in Iowa, and if you’re looking for a town that will capture your heart, you’ve got to head out to the little town of Boone.

Boone is a charming town in Boone County, and it's located one hour from the heart of our largest city.
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This charming, rural town is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway.
Many people first visit Boone to take a ride on the Boone and Scenic Valley Railway.
Facebook / Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad
Traveling throughout the valley on an old fashioned railcar is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will make you fall in love with the hills, cliffs, and rivers that flow through the region.
Boone itself is home to a handful of adorable retaurants, bakeries, and shops. The Whistle Stop Cafe has been a local icon for years.
Facebook / Whistle Stop Cafe
The breakfasts served here and hearty and wholesome, and their homemade gravy is to die for.
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Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery is another great spot to visit while you're hanging out in Boone.
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This old fashioned bakery is a great place to pick up dutch letters, donuts, or made-from-scratch cookies.
Google Local / Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery
The food scene in Boone is top notch. Jimmy's BBQ Pit is a tiny restaurant that serves authentic Texas pit BBQ.
Google Local / Jared Bonefas
The chicken is juicier than any you've ever had, and the ribs fall off the bone. Be sure to bring an appetite, the portions are Texas sized!
Google Local / John Herr

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If you truly want to feel like you've run away from Iowa, head to the Colorado Grill.
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There's nothing rocky about the dinners served here! The prime rib is mouthwatering and tender, and the sides are just as good as the entrees.
Google Local / Roger Dierson
Beer lovers will enjoy a trip to Boone Valley Brewing Company.
Google Local / Tim Buenz
This local rock-star brewery has taken the state by storm, turning out some of the best IPAs in the Midwest.
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Of course, a charming weekend getaway wouldn't be complete without a shopping trip! The Iron Horse Antique Mall is sure to please your knick-knack collecting habits.
Google Local / Iron Horse Antique Mall
Story Street is lined with quaint shops and boutiques. Be sure to stop by the Book Shoppe!
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Boone is absolutley surrounded by breathtaking beauty, too. McHose Park is a historic little hidden gem right in the heart of town.
Google Local / John Russell
The real crown jewel of Boone, though, is Ledges State Park.
Flickr / Carl Wycoff
Iowa's most scenic state park will take your breath way - especially when the colors of autumn take hold of the hillsides.
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Doesn’t Boone sound like the perfect place for a weekend getaway in Iowa? I sure think so! If you prefer more rustic accomodations for your autumn adventures, read These 10 Cozy Cabins Are Everything You Need For The Ultimate Fall Getaway In Iowa.

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