Many visitors to New York might not know this, but there are more than 200 charming and historic covered bridges throughout the state! While we’d love to put all of the covered bridges in New York into one giant list, it’s nice to slow things down a bit and soak in these beautiful pieces of history. We’ve handpicked some of the most beautiful covered bridges in New York and compiled them into one list. You can easily turn this into the ultimate day trip bucket list!

1. Blenheim Covered Bridge, North Blenheim
North Blenheim, NY 12131, USA
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Built back in 1854, when it was still standing this was the longest single-span-covered bridge in the entire world. With the covered section of the bridge measuring 232 feet, this bridge was truly charming to see. So what's with all the past-tense talk? Unfortunately being one of the many things lost and destroyed by 2011's Hurricane Irene, in the past year it was given the green light to build a replica of the bridge. Visit the New York State Covered Bridge Society website to learn more about one of the most charming New York Covered Bridges.

Take a look at this video by @Kovaction:
2. Rexleigh Covered Bridge, Salem
Rexleigh Road, Rexleigh Rd, New York, USA
James Walsh/Flickr
Built back in 1874, this New York landmark offers serene views of enchanting meadows and greenery. Featuring "iron shoes," this covered bridge is especially unique! Visit the New York State Covered Bridge Society website for more information.

Take a look at this video by @INSKYAERIAL:
3. Jay Covered Bridge, Jay
Jay Covered Bridge, Jay, NY 12941, USA
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Spanning over the beautiful Ausable River, this covered bridge was constructed in 1857 by George Burt. Out of the nearly 30 other covered bridges inside our Adirondack Park, this one is the only wooden Truss bridge standing! It's one of the most fascinating covered bridges in NY. Visit Adirondack.net to learn more.

Take a look at this video by @insideoutrealestateimaging5871:
4. Buskirk Covered Bridge, Hoosic
Buskirks Covered Bridge, 10 Co Rd 59, Buskirk, NY 12028, USA
James Walsh/Flickr
Built in the 1800s, this memorable red covered bridge spans over the amazing Hoosic River! Roughly 160-feet long, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Head to the New York State Covered Bridge Society website to learn more.
5. Hyde Hall Covered Bridge, Cooperstown
Hyde Hall Covered Bridge, Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown, NY 13326, USA
Oram24/Flickr
As the United States' oldest covered bridge, built back in 1824, this charming landmark can be found tucked away in Glimmerglass State Park! Head to the Cooperstown website to learn more about one of the most historic covered bridges in New York.
6. Downsville Covered Bridge, Downsville
Downsville Covered Bridge, 15500 NY-30, Downsville, NY 13755, USA
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
Originally built at the cost of just under two thousand dollars, this covered bridge underwent a million dollars worth of restorations back in 1998. Spanning 174 feet over the Delaware River, this beautifully restored bridge is simply wonderful. However, it has closed to the public most recently, so you can only enjoy it from afar. Head to the New York State Covered Bridge Society website to learn more.
7. Newfield Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge Street, Covered Bridge St, Newfield, NY 14867, USA
Barbara Friedman/Flickr
Built in the 1850s, this covered bridge was dedicated to the son of one of New York's early settlers and is the only remaining covered bridge in Tompkins County. Visit the New York State Covered Bridge Society website to learn more.
8. Copeland Covered Bridge, Northville
Copeland Covered Bridge, 46 N Shore Rd, Northville, NY 12134, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
After a simpler bridge was destroyed by New York's winter weather, the family living on this property at the time built a new 35-foot covered bridge in 1879 that's still standing! Propped above the flowing Beecher Falls, this bridge was added to the national register in 1998 and is the only Queenpost Truss Bridge standing in all of New York state. Visit the New York State Covered Bridge Society website for more information.
9. Thomas L. Kelly Covered Bridge
Thomas L. Kelly Covered Bridge, Salamanca, NY 14779, USA
Mark K./Flickr
Found inside the stunning Allegany State Park, this covered bridge is the youngest on our list, only just being built in 1989! The bridge spans over 100 feet over the Red House Creek and will take your breath away. Head to the New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation website for more information.
10. Livingston Manor Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge Road, Covered Bridge Rd, Livingston Manor, NY 12758, USA
Google Craig Snedeker
Formerly known as the Mott Flats Bridge and more recently referred to as the Van Tran Flat Bridge, this is the oldest of the Catskills' lattice-style bridges. Found in Sullivan County and built back in 1860, this bridge was closed for over four decades and finally underwent restorations in the 1980s. Spanning more than a hundred feet, Livingston Manor is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the Sullivan County Catskills website to learn more about one of the most charming "covered bridges near me."
11. Perrine's Covered Bridge
Perrine's Bridge Park, NY-213, New Paltz, NY 12561, USA
Kent Goldings/Flickr
This Ulster County covered bridge only used for pedestrian traffic was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the Spring of 1973. Visit the New York State Covered Bridge Society website for more information.

Do you live near any of these covered bridges in New York? It’s so impressive how many of them have withstood the tests of time! Share with us your thoughts in the comments section about these historic places in New York. Or if you have a few more covered bridges that you know of, make sure to shout them out, too!

How about a road trip to see some of these covered bridges in New York? Just make sure you check out our road trip essentials packing list before you hit the road!

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