Nothing is as charming as fall in New Hampshire, unless you add admiring a covered bridge stretching elegantly over a babbling river or mountain stream to the equation. Our stunning state is full of covered bridges, from long expanses traveled by thousands to tiny constructions destined for private use. No matter what their size, New Hampshire covered bridges are quaint, and they seem to bring you right back to a quieter, simpler time. Here are just a few of our favorite covered bridges in New Hampshire. Which ones are your favorite?

1. The Albany covered bridge is perfectly charming in the fall.
Albany Covered Bridge, Passaconaway Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA
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Read more about this stunning old New Hampshire covered bridge.
2. The Blair Covered Bridge in Campton was recently refinished.
Blair Covered Bridge, Blair Rd, Campton, NH 03223, USA
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Some folks say that this one is a haunted bridge.
3. The bones of this covered bridge are on display.
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4. You’ll want to take a drive over this bridge in Lincoln.
Lincoln, NH, USA
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5. This photo shows a New Hampshire covered bridge in its hay day. Bonus points if you know which one it is!
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6. This tiny bridge was originally built in Vermont
Clarks Trading Post Road, Clarks Trading Post Rd, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA
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But is was eventually relocated to Clark’s Trading Post.
7. This covered bridge has seen many icy winters.
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8. The Albany covered bridge is striking in autumn.
Albany Covered Bridge, Passaconaway Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA
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9. This covered bridge in Ashuelot has a red roof.
Ashuelot Covered Bridge, 20 Hampshire Ct, Ashuelot, NH 03441, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
Did you know you can dine on the Ashuelot covered bridge?

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10. This bridge in Cilleyville shows the town’s American pride.
Cilleyville Covered Bridge, 9 Johnson Ln, Andover, NH 03216, USA
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11. This long covered bridge in Conway is lovely.
Saco River Covered Bridge, East Side Rd, Conway, NH 03818, USA
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12. This red bridge in Swanzey embodies old fashioned New Hampshire.
Covered Bridge Primitives, 4 Whitcomb Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446, USA
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13. The Coombs Covered Bridge in Winchester is reflected on a stormy day.
Coombs Bridge, 976 Old Westport Rd, Winchester, NH 03470, USA
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Coombs covered bridge is such a perfect classical version of a red roof covered bridge.
14. The Groveton Covered Bridge is perfect for a picnic.
Stark Covered Bridge, Stark, North Road of Stark Village, NH-110, Groveton, NH 03582, USA
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15. This view of the Mount Orne covered bridge shows its lush surroundings.
Mount Orne Bridge, Mt Orne Bridge, Lancaster, NH, USA
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16. The Mount Orne Covered Bridge looks like a fortress up close.
Mount Orne Bridge, Mt Orne Bridge, Lancaster, NH, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
17. The inside of Happy Corner covered bridge in Pittsburg shows the work that goes into these structures.
Happy Corner Covered Bridge, Hill-Danforth Rd, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
18. The Squam covered bridge is cute as can be.
Squam River Covered Bridge, River St, Ashland, NH 03217, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr

Don’t you feel calmer just looking at them? Wonderful, aren’t they? Did your favorite covered bridges in New Hampshire make the list? If not, what would you have added? Tell us your picks in the comments! For those who are still searching “covered bridges near me,” we recommend our covered bridges of New Hampshire road trip.

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