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Herbert Hoover National Historic SiteA small white cottage with pink flowers blooming in front.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
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Bicycle riding is permitted on all paved streets and parking lots, and on the asphalt walkway leading from the core historic area to the loop road only. Bicycle riding is not permitted on boardwalks or sidewalks. The Visitor Center parking lot has a bicycle rack.

A state road map for bicyclists is available from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

 
Bicyclists along West Branch's Main Street pause to look at the historic downtown buildings.
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RAGBRAI--the annual bicycle race across Iowa--passed through West Branch and by Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in 2006.
Golden retriever on a leash.
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Tips for a safe and fun visit with your pet.
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Pupils' desks, part of the Schoolhouse furnishings.
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Wooden picnic shelter.
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Black and white photo of Herbert Hoover in retirement.  

Did You Know?
In Herbert Hoover’s 31-year retirement from the presidency he never had any Secret Service protection. Not until 1965, one year after Hoover died, was lifetime Secret Service protection awarded to ex-presidents.
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Last Updated: October 17, 2008 at 12:41 EST