The Enchanting Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge: A Slice of History

Getting There

• Bus

  From downtown Des Moines, head to the nearest bus stop on Walnut Street. Take the DART bus, route 3 (University Avenue) towards the University of Iowa. Stay on the bus for approximately 30 minutes. Get off at the stop near the intersection of University Avenue and 63rd Street. From there, transfer to route 5 (East 14th Street) and continue for another 20 minutes until you reach the Winterset stop. Once you arrive in Winterset, it is a short 10-minute walk south to 300 S 9th St, where the Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge is located.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous, you can rent a bicycle from one of the local bike rental shops in downtown Des Moines. Take the Great Western Trail heading southwest out of the city. Follow the trail for approximately 15 miles until you reach Winterset. Once in Winterset, navigate to 300 S 9th St for the Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge. Be sure to wear a helmet and follow all biking safety rules!

• Walking

  Walking directly from Des Moines to Winterset is not practical due to the distance (around 30 miles), but if you're at the nearest bus or bicycle stop, you can take public transport to Winterset as described above. Once you arrive in Winterset, the Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge is easily accessible on foot from the bus stop. Just head south on 9th Street for a brief 10-minute stroll.

• Rideshare

  You can use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Open the app and set your destination to 'Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge, 300 S 9th St, Winterset, IA 50273'. The driver will pick you up at your current location in Des Moines and take you directly to the bridge. The ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic.