RELAX • SHOP • EXPLORE
Plan a relaxing weekend getaway to quaint and historic Princeton! Explore the Art District, and dozens of boutiques, bakeries, and restaurants spread across Main Street. For more adventurous visitors, experience local history by touring the home of Owen Lovejoy, catching a photo with the Red Covered Bridge, or strolling amongst incredible Victorian homes!
Stay in the newly-renovated Knox Hotel, an 1800s hotel located just across from the Amtrak station in the heart of the downtown shopping district.
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![cropped-IMG_6356-1.jpg Bathroom amenities at the Knox Hotel](https://i0.wp.com/historicknoxhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-IMG_6356-1.jpg?w=3840&ssl=1)
![IMG_6558 3 Room 203 Bathroom at the Knox Hotel](https://i0.wp.com/historicknoxhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-IMG_6558-3-scaled-1.jpg?w=3840&ssl=1)
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Take the Train
Fortunately, Princeton has a thriving Amtrak station! Trains to and from Chicago and Galesburg stop several times a day, and the Knox Hotel is located just across from the station! Schedule a trip to Princeton, and then walk over to the hotel. Easy as that!
LEARN MORE![amtrak princeton il Amtrak stopping in Princeton, Illinois](https://i0.wp.com/historicknoxhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/amtrak-princeton-il.jpeg?w=3840&ssl=1)
Stay in Style
Stay in downtown Princeton at the newly-renovated Knox Hotel. Each room is decorated with vintage furniture and Victorian-inspired details to create an elegant step back in time. Enjoy modern amenities in a historic experience!
EXPLORE ROOMS![cropped-IMG_2086.jpg Bed in the Knox Hotel](https://i0.wp.com/historicknoxhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-IMG_2086.jpg?w=3840&ssl=1)
Relax, and Enjoy
One of the best parts of small towns is the slow pace. Take your time exploring the Princeton community. Hop on the trolley and walk the shops in the north and south Main Street shopping districts. Sit on bench in one of Princeton’s parks and breath in the fresh air, or even treat yourself to a spa day just across from the hotel!
THINGS TO DO![default Aerial view of Princeton, Illinois](https://i0.wp.com/historicknoxhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-cropped-DJI_0014-scaled-1.jpg?w=3840&ssl=1)