Princeton is a friendly, walkable county seat with a charming historic downtown, the restored Knox Hotel, and two rare 19th‑century covered bridges plus parks and local events that make multi‑week stays feel comfortable and interesting rather than stagnant.
Bigger‑city options within easy reach for weekend escapes include Peoria (about 55–60 miles) and the Quad Cities — Moline/Davenport (roughly 60–65 miles), both reachable in about an hour to 90 minutes by car.
Princeton is a friendly, walkable county seat with a charming historic downtown, the restored Knox Hotel, and two rare 19th‑century covered bridges plus parks and local events that make multi‑week stays feel comfortable and interesting rather than stagnant.
Bigger‑city options within easy reach for weekend escapes include Peoria (about 55–60 miles) and the Quad Cities — Moline/Davenport (roughly 60–65 miles), both reachable in about an hour to 90 minutes by car.