The Bridges of Madison County were a fun way to spend a morning. The staff at the Chamber office were really helpful and provided a map and a plan for us to follow—definitely make this your first stop. They also had lots of cute items for sale in their gift shop. We only had about two hours and we were able to get to five of the six bridges taking the route that the Chamber staff worked out for us. The map was clear and the route had a lot of signs, so it was easy to follow.

Stopped in to get more information about attractions and places to visit in Madison County. Friendly folks willing to share all they know and believe. Suggested they learn about and inform others about the geocaching opportunities in the area

This is a good first stop if you are going to spend some time in the Madison County area. It is easily accessible on the downtown square with limited free street parking. The center has a number of brochures to help you visit the area including a map of the Madison County bridges. It is also a gift shop which included quilted potholders, Xmas ornaments, wines, postcards, books and other local items. The staff was especially friendly and helpful. There are also clean public bathrooms. There are other stops on the square including the Iowa Quilting Museum and the Welcome to Winterset Postcard mural.

If you need ideas about what to do in Madison County, their Chamber of Commerce (conveniently located in their village square) is a great place to go. The workers there are extremely friendly and give very good advise.

Thank you to the Madison County Chamber of Commerce for providing a place to find a wealth of information about what to do in Winterset, Iowa! Restrooms and souvenirs are also available at this easy to find location.

Located in the Winterset downtown square, the Court House is in the center of town. This is a quaint, historic town, the birthplace of John Wayne. The grounds were well groomed. One could tell there is pride in ownership.

I went in to the visitor center as soon as I got to town, and quickly realized there was a LOT more to Winterset than I though. There was great informative literature and more to do than I had vacation time for. The associate I spoke with knew so much history and facts about Winterset, Madison County, Des Moines, and Iowa that I wish I had a tape recorder so I could retain all the fascinating information.

I just visited all six covered bridges and found them wonderful. I enjoyed being able to visit at my own pace and in my own car. The Chamber of Commerce website has a great map and together with the on line detail by bridge, you get some good information. I went at the end of COVID-19 so there were no crowds of course, but expect it to be busy during peak summer or fall periods. Allow some time to browse in Winterset also. John Wayne’s childhood home is located there, and it has been beautifully restored. It also attracts crowds. The downtown area is very walkable and worth some time.

The welcome center is located in 1 of the historic buildings on the square in Winterset. They carry a very nice assortment of high-quality gift items, such as hand-crafted cutting boards, hotpads, etc, all at very reasonable prices. The staff was very helpful in supplying us with a map which directed us to the covered bridges in the area (those bridges are a MUST SEE if you're anywhere near this area!). We visited the little bakery (also located in 1 of the historic buildings on the square) & had some nice treats there while visiting with the couple who own it. We also visited a few of the shops on the square, including Ben Franklin. We drove up to a stone structure (they can direct you at the welcome center) that basically went through the forest (very pretty). Winterset is the birthplace of John Wayne, so there is a John Wayne museum there, as well as the house that he grew up in. Some of the covered bridges were featured in "The Bridges of Madison County" & they are amazing! We also visited the Covered Bridge Winery, which is just outside Winterset...very good wine!

We took the bridges tour and Phyllis was our guide. The tour was outstanding. Phyllis gave us a lot of information and made our tour a great experience.

This place is very good for finding out what is where and the general history of things in Madison county. The lady in charge is an encyclopedia of information. She also knows every line in the movie as it plays non stop in the shop. Reasonable prices on good quality gifts. Very clean restrooms also.

Stopped by to gather some information while in Madison County. The lady behind the desk was so helpful and informative. Really helped me plan my brief stay, which was only going to include the bridges. Highly recommend a stop here as it is right in town.

This center has a variety of mementos related to the bridges and some of the other attractions. It is worth a visit.

We received such helpful information at the Chamber of Commerce! It was clear, thorough and thoughtful based on our interests. If you aren't familiar with the area, definitely stop in for some maps and tips on what to do.

They are right on down town square. The folks are nice. They have maps to all of the bridges. They have shirts for sale as well.