Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple
The Boone History Center, previously known as the Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple, is a historic building in Boone, Iowa. Around it, Hilton Coliseum (13 mi) comes first on our list. Expect 63–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to October.
A museum inside Boone
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°, with about 36" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Boone
Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple is inside Boone, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple
The Boone History Center, previously known as the Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple, is a historic building in Boone, Iowa. Constructed in 1907 as the Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple, the building housed Mt. Olive Lodge No. 79 (a local chapter of the Freemasons) until 1990 (when the lodge moved to a new building). It now houses the Boone County Historical Society.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1990)
Overnight near Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Boone (6) and Ames (29).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | in town | — | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 12,471 | $173K | B+ |
| Ames | 14 mi east | 20 min | 29 26 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 68,220 | $277K | B− |
| Fraser | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 107 | $148K | — |
| Ankeny | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 77,833 | $331K | B− |
| Story City | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 3,382 | $216K | B+ |
| Urbandale | 30 mi south | 45 min | 17 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 48,570 | $336K | B+ |
| Perry | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,208 | $121K | C+ |
| Dayton | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 758 | $115K | — |
Getting there
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Next door to Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple
Each of these is within 40 miles.
35 mi Stadium & arenaCasey's Center
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113 mi Stadium & arenaHilton Coliseum
35 mi MuseumDes Moines Art Center
34 mi Stadium & arenaDrake Stadium
40 mi Zoo & aquariumBlank Park Zoo
213 mi GardenReiman GardensPhoto credits
Casey's Center: Iowahwyman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Iowa State Capitol: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Hilton Coliseum: Johannes Cater--Jaretac (talk) 15:14, 17 June 2009 (UTC), Public domain · Des Moines Art Center: Nhandler at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Drake Stadium: U.S. Navy photo by James Woods, Public domain · Blank Park Zoo: Lawrence Lansing, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reiman Gardens: GardenLover2008 (talk), CC BY 3.0
Quick answers on Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple
Is Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple in Boone?
Yes. It’s inside Boone, IA.
When is the best time to visit Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
What is the closest airport to Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple?
Fort Dodge Regional (FOD), about 37 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 38 miles.
Where should I stay near Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple?
Ames (14 mi, 29 places to stay), Boone (in town, 6 places to stay) and Fraser (7 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Boone
Be the first to share a tip in Boone’s Town Square.
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