Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Iowa
Free entry
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple beginnings.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
From April 1 - October 31, historic buildings and the visitor center are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From November 1 - March 31, historic buildings are open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the visitor center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The grounds of the historic site are open 24 hours. Overnight parking is not allowed in the park.
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Things to do
Be a Junior Ranger at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Picnic Where the President Picnicked
Get Started at the Visitor Center
Walk the Nature Trails
Tour the Presidential Library & Museum
Visit Downtown West Branch
Take a Self-guided Tour
Explore Herbert Hoover's Hometown With the NPS App
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Visitor Center
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