Covered bridges in Georgia are pretty darn beautiful. But what makes them even more beautiful is the history behind each one. Georgia is home to some of the oldest, most spectacular covered bridges in the country, which deserve both our love and admiration. That’s why we created The Ultimate Covered Bridge Road Trip in Georgia.

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The entire trip takes just under 7 hours without stopping, but makes for an incredible weekend road trip, observing some of the most historically relevant architecture in our state. You can find the entire road trip map here. And without further ado…our first stop on the trip…

1. Watson Mill Bridge—Comer, GA
Watson Mill, Georgia, USA
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Watson Mill Bridge may just be one of the most beautiful, not to mention most popular, covered bridges in the state. Built in 1885, this stunning bridge spans 229-feet and is actually the longest covered bridge in the state! Learn more about visiting the Watson Covered Bridge.
2. Howard’s Covered Bridge—Oglethorpe County, GA
Howards Covered Bridge, Crawford, GA 30630, USA
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Next up we have Howard's Covered Bridge, which clocks in at 168-feet. This bridge was built in 1905 in order to provide safe passageway over Big Clouds Creek. Learn more about the fascinating history behind Howard's Covered Bridge.
3. Cromer’s Mill Covered Bridge—Carnesville, GA
Cromers Mill Covered Bridge, Royston, GA 30662, USA
Flickr Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Next up on our list of covered bridges in Georgia is Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge. This historical beauty was built in 1906 and spans 132-feet in length over Nails Creek. With the famed Town Lattice design, this bridge is quite spectacular no matter the time of year you visit. Learn more about Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge.
4. Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge—Maysville, GA
Hurricane Shoals Road, Hurricane Shoals Rd, Georgia 30558, USA
Flickr Linda
The enchanting Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge has a bit of a strained history. Built in 1884, the bridge actually caught fire and burned to the ground in 1972. Luckily, the bridge was rebuilt in 2002 to the design it holds today. Just as beautiful as ever. Learn more about planning your visit to see the Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge.

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5. Poole’s Mill Covered Bridge—Ball Ground, GA
Poole's Mill Bridge Park, 7725 Pooles Mill Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107, USA
Flickr Ken Rowland
Poole's Mill was built in 1901 and spans just under 100-feet across Settendown Creek. This unique bridge is nestled on 10 acres of property that spectators can venture through and enjoy the magic of this one-of-a-kind bridge. Learn more about the historic Poole's Mill.
6. Euharlee Covered Bridge—Cartersville, GA
Euharlee Covered Bridge, 274 Covered Bridge Rd, Euharlee, GA 30120, USA
Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Talk about picture perfect! Euharlee Covered Bridge is next on our trip to the most beautiful covered bridges in Georgia. This bridge was built in 1886 and spans 137-feet over Euharlee Creek. The bridge is actually right next to the next to the Euharlee History Museum, so you can get a double dose of history in one stop!
7. Concord Covered Bridge—Smyrna, GA
Concord Covered Bridge, Smyrna, GA 30082, USA
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Also known as Nickajack Creek Covered Bridge, the Concord Covered Bridge was built in 1872 with a unique Queen-rod design. This special bridge is such a treasure, it holds the highest traffic for any other covered bridge in the state. Learn more about the fascinating Concord Covered Bridge.
8. Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge—Woodbury, GA
Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge, Covered Bridge Rd, Woodbury, GA 30293, USA
Flickr Jimmy Emerson DVM
Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge is one of the oldest covered bridges in Georgia. It was built in the 1840s, spanning the Red Oak Creek over 250-feet. This one is quite a beaut, especially once you realize how long it has been around! Find out more about the Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge.
9. Auchumpkee Covered Bridge—Thomaston, GA
Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge, Culloden, GA 31016, USA
Flickr Neal Wellons
Although this final covered bridge is not open for traffic, it sure can be an incredible backdrop to finish off your road trip. Built in 1892 and rebuilt in 1997, the Town Lattice design makes this covered bridge the perfect visual to end your road trip right. Find out more about the Auchumpkee Covered Bridge, the final destination on our road trip to the most beautiful covered bridges in Georgia.

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