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Recent traveler guest reviews of Winterset, IA
Below are reviews of the city of Winterset, IA from an actual visitor's perspective.
"We had a family reunion in Winterset"
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4.0 / 5
We had a family reunion in Winterset. Family members were from Colorado, AZ, Texas and Winterset
Hans G., from 24-Jun-2026
"John Wayne's Birthplace and Museum"
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5.0 / 5
Scenic covered bridges of Madison county, John Wayne's Birthplace and Museum, historic Courthouse Square, Good food, Frosties's Ice Cream Stand, Friendly helpful people. Beautiful vistas.
Courtney Q., from 02-Jun-2026
"Came to see the bridges"
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4.0 / 5
Jill M., from 02-Jun-2026
"The Square"
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5.0 / 5
The Square! Theater, shops, eateries. Be sure to visit inside the beautiful courthouse building. The memorials all over town are very respectful. Best people ever. Friendly, kind and oh so helpful!
Kimberly D., from 04-Feb-2026
"John Wayne Museum and A Fabulous Park"
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4.0 / 5
John Wayne Museum and grounds were excellent. The courthouse. The park was fabulous with a nice campground. Good signage in the city. Friendly people.
Kenneth H., from 29-Jul-2025
"The Covered Bridges Calling My Name "
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5.0 / 5
The John Wayne Museum and the covered bridges
Thomas P., from 24-Jun-2025
"Delightful town with great shops and restaurants!"
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4.0 / 5
Delightful town. Friendly people. Great shops and restaurants around the square.
Judith S., from 05-Jun-2025
"Warm & Friendly"
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5.0 / 5
Warm and friendly!
Abbey M., from 26-Jan-2025
"Beautiful Place!!!"
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5.0 / 5
Everything!!! Can't want to come back to explore more!!! Beautiful town! Beautiful setting it is nestled in too!!!
Lisa B., from 05-Aug-2024
"Friendly town with a lot of things to do and see."
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4.0 / 5
Friendly town with a lot of things to do and see.
Greg Y., from 13-Jun-2024
"Lots to Do!"
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5.0 / 5
Small town with lots to do!
Donna B., from 14-May-2024
"Sightseeing & Shopping!"
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4.0 / 5
Sightseeing and shopping!
Richard K., from 15-Nov-2023
"Small town atmosphere with many things to do and see."
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5.0 / 5
Small town atmosphere with many things to do and see.
Coby W., from 10-Nov-2023
"John Wayne Museum"
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5.0 / 5
John Wayne Museum. Nice park.
Diane M., from 07-Nov-2023
"John Wayne Museum"
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5.0 / 5
Downtown was very quaint. John Wayne Museum was interesting
Douglas B., from 17-Sep-2023
"John Wayne Birthplace & Museum"
Score
5.0 / 5
We had a wedding we delivered flowers to and we were staying for the wedding. Decided to do the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum. If you have the time stop in, it's really nice.. no matter how old you are :)
Marcia S., from 27-Aug-2023
"John Wayne Birthplace Museum"
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5.0 / 5
The bridges were great to see as well as John Wayne's Birthplace Museum, also the fjord and the tunnel and the tower were great places to see.
Tom G., from 11-Aug-2023
"John Wayne Museum"
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5.0 / 5
Loved the John Wayne Museum, it was very entertaining.
Phil F., from 23-Jun-2023
"John Wayne Museum"
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4.0 / 5
I have waited a long time to visit the John Wayne Museum. The town was clean and the people were very friendly.
Susan H., from 15-Jun-2023
"Bridges of Madison County & Pammel Park"
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4.0 / 5
We did visited the Bridges of Madison County and spent time at Pammel Park. Very relaxing!
Diane H., from 01-Jun-2023
The average traveler rating of the city of Winterset, IA shown above is
4.6 out of 5 based on 20 reviews