Holliwell Bridge is a wooden covered bridge in Madison County, Iowa. It was built over the Middle River in 1880 by Benton Jones.The bridge is no longer in use, but was renovated and restored in 1995 at a cost of $225,000. It is featured in the film The Bridges of Madison County. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.Photo gallery For travelers who use our international travel planner, Winterset holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Holliwell Bridge and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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must see when in winterset. there is plenty of parking around the bridge. the bridge is easy to find with plenty of signs. enjoyed walking through the bridge.
must see when in winterset. there is plenty of parking around the bridge. the bridge is easy to find with plenty of signs. enjoyed walking through the bridge. more »
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There are six bridges total. All are nice and easy to find. We were there on a week day, and there were only a few visitors at each of the bridges. You will enjoy this one.
There are six bridges total. All are nice and easy to find. We were there on a week day, and there were only a few visitors at each of the bridges. You will enjoy this one. more »
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The better parking are is on the side closest to Winterset. You can park on either but can only get down to the water from the city side, also it's a bit shorter from the more main road to parking on that side. The trees on one end give it a romantic feeling, but for a full view the city side is nicer. I don't know about route,but apparently also a place to put in if you are going tubing, canoeing or kayaking.
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I really enjoyed seeing these bridges...brings you back to another time..
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