Princeton - Illinois - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Visit the scenic town of Princeton, Illinois on your next vacation. This town of about 7500 people will provide you with a delightful and relaxing vacation. Originally started by members of the Massachusetts Church seeking religious freedom, this town has grown a great deal since 1831. Stay at a classy bed and breakfast on a typical tree lined street in Princeton or choose one of the hotels where you will be treated like royalty. Take in the delights of the many farmers' markets in the area and dine at some of the best restaurants in the state.

Visit Hoffman's Patterns of the Past, where you will see then oldest and largest discontinued pattern finding service in the Midwest. The Owen Lovejoy Homestead and Cotton Schoolhouse is the most famous stop of the Underground Railroad, helping slaves on their journey to Canada. One of the largest winged monuments in the country is on display at the Bureau County Soldiers and Sailors Winged Monument, a dedication to all who serve in the Armed Forces. The Red Covered Bridge is the only covered bridge remaining in the state of Illinois and is one of the most photographed sites in the state.

With four floors of exhibits, history lovers will think they are in paradise at the Bureau County Historical Museum and nature lovers will spend many hours at the Hornbaker Gardens, with its thousands of blooming plants. A short drive from Princeton will take you to Tampico, the birthplace of Ronald Regan and within 20 miles of Princeton, you will find three state parks where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and hunting.

A vacation in Princeton will leave an indelible mark on your memory that you can return to again and again.