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Birthplace of John Wayne

Winterset, Iowa

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Phone:

1 (515) 462-1044

Website:

www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

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As a visitor from abroad my other delight was the experience of what I consider to be real America, no Las Vegas /Miami glitz just good, honest people going about their daily lives. more on TripAdvisor

Loved the experience, especially seeing the Searchers in the local cinema on the Sunday (free!). more on TripAdvisor

There is only one hotel but very nice. more on TripAdvisor

I had a wounderful time and can't wait to go back when the new John Wayne musem is built. more on TripAdvisor

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Very smal house where John Wayne was born. The admission price is not very much, but I still feel like I wasted my money. There is only a few rooms. It is a self guided tour and ... more on TripAdvisor

It's not a show stopper, but it's a decent educational experience more on TripAdvisor

The gift shop is fabulous and the tour guides are very knowledgeable. It's great to have the Wayne family support this attraction also. The townspeople worked very hard to get all the letters from co- ... more on TripAdvisor

Wayne's boyhood home is rather small but well-maintained. Colorful flowers and landscaping make the attraction aesthetically pleasing. Though over-priced, the gift shop next door contains all the JW m ... more on TripAdvisor

I have waited a long time to travel to Winterset, Iowa to see the birthplace of John Wayne. Wow! Having watched John Wayne's movies over the past few decades, it was refreshing to see where "The Duke" ... more on TripAdvisor