Princeton: An ultimate Golf destination in Illinois
Located just two hours away from Chicago, Princeton, IL is a popular satellite town for Chicago. The city is part of Bureau County and has a population of only 8,000 local residents. But despite its small size, the city has a lot to offer, a historic downtown with plenty of restaurants, bars, unique shops and hotels visitors can stay, historic buildings and golf courses. Visitors can fly in the city through the Peru-Illinois Valley Regional Airport or the Sterling-Whiteside County Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Every month of September the Annual Homestead Festival is celebrated in Princeton, Illinois. This is one of the best times to visit the town because of the various entertainments happening on the streets. There are attractive windows displays in the historic Main Street, Underground Railroad race, carnival, street party and children fun fair. Travelers who want to visit during this time should book their Princeton, IL hotels ahead of time to secure your accommodation.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Learn about the rich history and culture of the city when you visit the Streatorland Historical Museum. If you are a golf enthusiast, there are a plenty of world-class golf courses where travelers can play during their vacation, this includes the Anderson Fields Golf Course, and the Spring Creek Golf Course. Travelers can also check out the beautiful landscape at the Goold Park while taking a hike. For accommodations with location in the heart of the city, visitors can book a room in the Super 8 by Wyndham Princeton or in the nearby Days Inn by Wyndham Princeton.