Here Are 9 Of The Most Beautiful New Hampshire Covered Bridges To Explore This Fall
This time of year is the best if you love getting outside and immersing yourself in the fall colors of New Hampshire. There are lots of ways to enjoy the changing seasons. Hikes are great and road trips are fun, too. One of our favorite things to do is to visit the state’s beautiful covered bridges. They’re lovely (and oh-so New Hampshire!) any time of year, but when they’re surrounded by fall foliage they’re truly magnificent.
We love the story of this bridge! It was originally built in 1904 to cross the Winooski River in... Vermont. When the rail line stopped being used in 1960, it was relocated to Clark's Trading Post. Today, a tourist steam train goes through it.
This lovely bridge it also known as the Drewsville Bridge. At just 34.5-feet long, it's one of the shortest in the state. It was build in 1805 which makes it one of the oldest, too. The bridge was originally built for accommodate people traveling along the Boston to Canada turnpike.
Some of these bridges are so beautiful you don't need a full explanation of the history! But, since we know you come here to learn new things here you go: the Coombs is about 207 feet and it crossed the Ashuelot River. Of course, it's on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Albany bridge was build in 1858 and it's conveniently located right off the Kanc. That means you can make your visit here into an entire day by also enjoying the journey to reach it.
This 96-foot bridge is found just west of Route 10 on North Newport Road, about two miles from of Newport Village. It was built in 1845. Passing through it means crossing over the Croydon Branch of the Sugar River. Despite being the victim of arson in 1993, it was rebuilt right away in 1994.
The Meriden Covered Bridge by James Tasker in 1880. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1963. If you get lucky, you might arrive on a fall day that includes beautiful changing fall foliage but also warm temps. This might give you a chance to enjoy the swimming hole just beneath the bridge.
It might not be the oldest on the list, but it's certainly one of the most beautiful to see. It was built in 1972, but the builders used traditional methods which makes it feel just as authentic as any other. No motorized traffic is allowed, but walking over it means seeing the Contoocook through some gorgeous lattice work.
Visiting this bridge means access to two different states on one day! It crosses the Connecticut River between Lancaster, New Hampshire, and Lunenberg, Vermont. It was built in 1911 and it's on the National Register of Historic Places.
Does it get any more classic than this bridge? Also referred to as the "Cold River Bridge," this beauty was built in 1869. That means it's one of the oldest in the area. It spans 81 feet and was built to allow cars to pass over the Cold River. Only foot traffic is allowed today, but that's great for those who want to enjoy the fall weather a bit more meaningfully. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Another wonderful way to enjoy being outside this time of year is by strolling through these gardens. You can even enjoy a spot of tea!
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Address: Corbin Covered Bridge, Newport, NH 03773, USA
Address: McDermott Covered Bridge, Langdon, NH 03602, USA
Address: Meriden Covered Bridge, Colby Hill Rd, Plainfield, NH 03781, USA
Address: Coombs Bridge, 976 Old Westport Rd, Winchester, NH 03470, USA
Address: Albany Covered Bridge, Passaconaway Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA
Address: 1433 Maple St, Hopkinton, NH 03229, USA
Address: Mount Orne Covered Bridge, Lancaster, NH 03584, USA
