Historic Red Covered Bridge — Attraction in Illinois

Such a beautiful bridge! I could feel the history in every beam and every bolt and I found myself walking it many times and taking in the views of the bridge as well as the surroundings. I will say parking area and how to get to it is has a lot to be desired as far as being marked in a very visible fashion & think that may help attract more visitors as well. I wound up parking across the street and I didn't mind the walk in the park but crossing what is obviously a main road on an extremely busy day can be very difficult. Get ready to run across the street as soon as you don't see or hear a vehicle and that can be difficult as the road bends & turns & it's difficult to see oncoming traffic. But once you're able to make it to the other side you will soon discover it's well worth it. There's a feeling you get at such a great place that is hard to describe & really needs to be felt in order to understand. The cowered bridge acts as a sort of doorway to the Veterans park & old time military vehicle which is very well preserved and surrounded by beautiful flowers. There is a memorial to all branches of the military and also a memorial to lives lost locally & also by national tragedy. It's a peaceful area decorated with colorful flowers, flags of tge different military branches as well as POW's, well kept lawns , benches & plaques which explain the dedication. There's a,stream that runs under the bridge which I did see a few people in kayaks & small fishing boats. It is definitely a place to go...

Have spent many hours at the Princeton Red Covered Bridge on Big Bureau Creek. Being from the Quad Cities, I find it worth while to stop whenever I am passing through the Princeton area. As a photographer, I always seem to find a new angle or see something new. Anywhere you shoot from, you're gonna get something different each time. Easy access from the park on the north side of the creek. Be careful of the lady across the street, on the northwest corner. Clearly posted, this side of the creek is no trespassing, and she will remind you. Spring, summer, fall or winter, there is always a photo opportunity! Pack a picnic, grab your camera and be sure to check out the Princeton Red Covered Bridge, just...

WOW!!!!

This bridge rates a 10/10 for bridgeness. This hidden gem is a must visit when exploring the thriving metropolis of Princeton, IL. The Red Covered Bridge has got everything you are looking for in a Bridge!

Upon arrival, I gazed along the majestic nature of this water crossing and a poem by Dorthy Holmes came to mind:

always bridge to cross in quiet moments of life reflect on choices -Dorthy Holmes

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