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Visite guidée personnelle des ponts couverts du comté de Madison

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Travel the back roads through the heart of Madison County under the wing of one of our guide experts, who are all residents of Madison County. Madison County's world-famous covered bridges were the inspiration behind, and the setting of the novel by Robert James Waller and the 1995 film "The Bridges of Madison County", starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. 

Six of the original nineteen covered bridges remain, making Madison County the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa. Five of the bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each two-hour personal guided tour includes information about the construction and history of the bridges, the movie production, and a variety of other local historical information. You will visit three of the county's most popular covered bridges and have a chance to walk through them and take plenty of photographs.
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour takes place using the traveler's own vehicle and gas.
  • Wear and tear on the vehicle is not the responsibility of the tour guide
  • Must have a proper seat and seat belt available for your tour guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
À quoi s'attendre
1
Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Meet 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.
2
Roseman Bridge
Explore 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.
3
Cutler-Donahoe Bridge
One 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).
4
Holliwell Bridge
Explore 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.
5
Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Meet 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.
6
Roseman Bridge
Explore 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.
7
Cutler-Donahoe Bridge
One 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).
8
Holliwell Bridge
Explore 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.
9
Chambre de commerce et centre d'accueil du comté de Madison
Rencontrez votre guide au centre d'accueil, situé sur la place du palais de justice de Winterset. Votre guide vous parlera brièvement de l'histoire de Winterset et du comté de Madison, ainsi que du palais de justice en calcaire de 1876 au centre de la ville.
10
Pont Roseman
Explorez le pont couvert de Roseman, l'un des deux ponts présentés dans le film "Les ponts du comté de Madison", avec Clint Eastwood et Meryl Streep. Construit en 1883, le Roseman enjambe la rivière Middle et est considéré par certains comme hanté. Le Roseman est un exemple parfait des ponts couverts à toit plat qui sont uniques au comté de Madison.
11
Pont Cutler-Donahoe
L'un des six ponts couverts restants du comté de Madison, le Cutler-Donahoe a été déplacé à City Park à Winterset en 1970 à l'occasion de son 100e anniversaire. City Park comprend également un labyrinthe de haies anglaises, un pont de pierre (présenté dans le film "Les ponts du comté de Madison") et l'un des joyaux cachés souvent cités de l'Iowa, Clark Tower (un monument en pierre de trois étages qui ressemble à un château).
12
Pont Holliwell
Explorez le pont couvert de Holliwell, le deuxième des deux ponts présentés dans le film "Les ponts du comté de Madison", avec Clint Eastwood et Meryl Streep. Construit en 1880, c'est le plus long des ponts couverts du comté de Madison, s'étendant sur 110 pieds au-dessus de Middle River. Assurez-vous de voir ce magnifique pont depuis la rive du fleuve.
13
Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Meet 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.
14
Roseman Bridge
Explore 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.
15
Cutler-Donahoe Bridge
One 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).
16
Holliwell Bridge
Explore 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.
17
Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Meet 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.
18
Roseman Bridge
Explore 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.
19
Cutler-Donahoe Bridge
One 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).
20
Holliwell Bridge
Explore 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.
21
Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Meet 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.
22
Roseman Bridge
Explore 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.
23
Cutler-Donahoe Bridge
One 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).
24
Holliwell Bridge
Explore 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.
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Commentaires (49)
Disneybus
Sep 2023
What a wonderful day! I called ahead and booked our tour directly through the County Chamber. We didn't have to pay until we we arrived at the Welcome center - which has a great array of Covered Bridge merchandise! We were fortunate to get Bob - highly recommended by fellow travelers. Bob is not only a tour guide, but a local film star celebrity as he was literally a walk on in the movie! I drove my rental while Bob narrated from the back seat. He knows every little thing about the town and the movie. We stopped at various spots along the way so he could tell us its significance in the movie. After town we made our way to the bridges, where we got a quick history and their role in the production; he even pointed out his own home! We got all our questions answered; he showed us where the 2022 tornado ripped through killing several in its path. Rather than walk on another bridge - one not in the movie, Bob allowed us time to traverse up the one way gravel road to the Clark Tower in Winterset Park - also not in the movie but an interesting landmark. Of course we took many pictures. We stopped at the corner where the final rain scene was made and learned about the filming techniques and where Bob made his "acting" scene.
Réponse de l'hôte
May 2024
So glad that you enjoyed your time in Madison County and the expertise of your tour guide.
elainelV2957TY
Sep 2023
We were put in touch with the local Chamber of Commerce for Madison County IA and she set us up with the best tour guide anywhere. Bob is 89 years old, grew up in the area, knew everything about the town, movie, architecture, cast, John Wayne’s birthplace, etc., we couldn’t have imagined a better tour!
Réponse de l'hôte
May 2024
Happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Bob is one of our many treasures in Madison County.
310betsyh
Sep 2023
Our guide had an incredible store of Madison County stories, movie stories and history of Madison County. We saw numerous parks, beautiful towers and tunnels and two covered bridges. We would’ve enjoyed more covered bridges. FYI - a lot of gravel roads and narrow roads.
Réponse de l'hôte
May 2024
Hello Betsy, so glad you enjoyed your tour and all the information the tour guide had to offer. Since most of our bridges are still in their original location, gravel roads are part of the country charm.

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