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Getaway in Audubon
Located centrally between Des Moines and Omaha on U.S. Highway 71 and close to Interstate 80, Audubon residents and visitors alike “Live Large” with year-round activities including art, museums, youth activities, and sports. Stay active with golf, disc golf, trap shooting, figure-8 and mud races, and ride, run, or walk the 21-mile, hard-surfaced T-Bone Trail. Visit the John James Audubon statue, Veterans Memorial, WPA mural, Art Deco Audubon County Courthouse, or Albert, the world’s largest bull. During your visit, we invite you to enjoy these great places to eat, shop, and stay.
Audubon Road Trip Stops
Place Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Autumn, History & Culture, Loess Hills & Beyond, Spring, Summer, and Winter
Featured Event
Operation T-Bone
First weekend in August
Operation T-Bone in Audubon is a long-standing community celebration that honors the region’s deep agricultural roots and proudly showcases the beef industry. Held each year on the first weekend in August, the event brings the entire community together for a full lineup of small-town festivities. Visitors can expect a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere filled with local food, live entertainment, a lively parade, community fundraisers, and activities for all ages. It’s a true reflection of rural Iowa at its best, where agriculture, tradition, and community pride come together to create a memorable experience for both locals and travelers alike.
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We’ve done the planning for you! Use these local itineraries to guide your journey and experience the unique charm of the area.
Weekend Getaway to Audubon, Manning & Templeton: Whiskey, History & Small-Town Charm
Few places capture the spirit of rural Iowa quite like Audubon, Manning, and Templeton. From a historic German Hausbarn to award-winning whiskey and one-of-a-kind countryside lodging, this western Iowa getaway blends history, heritage, scenic drives, and small-town hospitality.
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