General Dean Suspension Bridge

Located just outside the city of Carlyle, this 130 year old bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the area. It is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The original bridge served as a crossing of the Kaskaskia River.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free Admission
Hours
24-hr. access
Address
501 1st St.
Phone
618-594-5204
Map
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More Things to Do

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Carlyle Lake Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Carlyle West Access Marina

Carlyle West Access Marina offers many things at its 250 slip marina besides just dock…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Fisherman’s Cove Adventure Park

18 holes of adventure golf, six stall batting cages for all skill levels, Go-kart track,…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Clinton County Historical Museum

This building was the former home of Judge Sidney Breese who came to Illinois from…

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