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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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Mon 28 Apr
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Information additionnelle
  • 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)
CarlaJo_M
Jul 2023
Meghan was very informative and easy going. She wasn't in a hurry. Explained things and answered our questions. Enjoyed her very much.
violeth2016
Jun 2023
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we enjoyed her immensly! It was worth every penny and I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Réponse de l'hôte
May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your experience. Our tour guides are great!
NealandJulie
May 2023
My wife and I spent the weekend in the Winterset area in April. Left Omaha on a Saturday morning and ate lunch at The Drift in Winterset. Very nice taproom with craft beers, wine and food. Service and lunch was excellent. Drove part of the Covered Bridges Scenic Byway and visited 3 of the 6 covered bridges. Iowa does a good job with signage so we could find the bridges. Great history here and the bridges are very unique and well cared for. Late afternoon we drove to Perry, Iowa to check into the Hotel Pattee. Built in 1913, this historic hotel is absolutely beautiful and decorated in 1913 vintage. Rooms have different themes. We stayed in the Tuba room which was very nicely decorated and had all of the amenities we needed. The Pattee Cafe had excellent evening dinner choices and a brunch on Sunday morning. After breakfast on Sunday, we ventured back to Winterset and drove the byway to see the other 3 bridges, stopped in at a couple of wineries and visited the John Wayne BIrthplace Museum. Nice museum with a short movie on his life, artifacts and a short walk outside brought you to the house he was born in. Overall, we would recommend visiting this nice museum. Stopped at the Covered Bridges Winery, had some snacks and great wine while listening to the live music. Returned to Perry that evening and tried their local Mexican restaurant on Main Street. Food was excellent and we would recommend it to all. Headed home Monday morning. Our weekend was fun and laid back. Great stress reliever. Only suggestion would be to travel the Byway in the fall as we can imagine the fall colors in this area would be beautiful.
Réponse de l'hôte
May 2023
Greetings, Sounds like you had the perfect rest and relaxation kind of weekend and we are so grateful you made so many of our landmarks. The Drift is one of my personal favorites for fine wine and dinner. It makes us happy to know that your time was well spent and please some back in the Fall for all the colors and or Covered Bridge Fest on the weekend of the 14th Oct.

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