2392. Go to the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch

Driving back from Arizona, the hubby is like we should go there sometime meaning the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. We had a chance to go last summer but opted to hit a new county in Wisconsin instead. When planning our Labor Day trip this year, this was one of the places we needed to stop at since we were going to be in the area.

The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is part of the National Park system and is located in West Branch, IA. It is right downtown West Branch and only a few miles off the Interstate. The historic site features his boyhood home.

There are also several neighborhood houses, a blacksmith shop, and the church/school where he attended for a bit. All these buildings are free to visit. and are self-guided. If you have time, there is also a movie in the visitor center.

Herbert Hoover's grave is short drive or walk from his boyhood home. There are two paths that lead from the parking lot to to his grave. One is steeper than the other. If you look down the hill and through the trees, you can actually see his boyhood home.

Also on the grounds is the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. We did not visit this due to time constraints. Maybe one day we will make it back to visit the library.

This is a great stop if you are in the area. You learn a lot of our 31st President and where he came from. Even if you have only 30 minutes, you can see his home and grounds plus drive up to his grave site.