Personal Guided Tour of the Covered Bridges of Madison County
Overview
Madison County's world-famous covered bridges serve as a captivating backdrop for your journey, guided by local experts who are residents of the area. These iconic structures inspired the novel and film "The Bridges of Madison County," starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.
- 🛤️ Six of the original nineteen covered bridges remain, establishing Madison County as the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa.
- 🏛️ Five bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcasing their historical significance.
- 📜 Each two-hour personal guided tour covers information about bridge construction, history, and movie production.
- 📸 You will visit three popular covered bridges, with opportunities to walk through and take photographs.
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Two-hour guided tour. Must provide own transportation with one seat available for tour guide. For 1-5 passengers within one car.
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- Private tour
- Local guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
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Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome CenterMeet your tour guide at the Welcome Center, located on Winterset's courthouse square. Your guide will tell you briefly about the history of Winterset and Madison County, and the 1876 limestone courthouse at the town's center.
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Roseman BridgeExplore the Roseman Covered Bridge, one of two bridges featured in the movie "The Bridges of Madison County", starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Built in 1883, the Roseman spans Middle River and is thought by some to be haunted. The Roseman is a perfect example of the flat-roofed covered bridges that are unique to Madison County.
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Cutler-Donahoe BridgeOne of the six remaining covered bridges of Madison County, the Cutler-Donahoe was moved to City Park in Winterset in 1970 on its 100th birthday. City Park also features an English hedge maze, a stone bridge (featured in the movie "The Bridges of Madison County"), and one of Iowa's often cited hidden gems, Clark Tower (a three-story stone monument that resembles a castle).
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Holliwell BridgeExplore the Holliwell Covered Bridge, the second of the two bridges featured in the movie "The Bridges of Madison County", starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Built in 1880, it is the longest of Madison County's covered bridges, spanning 110 feet over Middle River. Be sure to view this beautiful bridge from the river bank.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.