Posted in Pennsylvania April 13, 2020 by

This Day Trip Takes You To 5 Of Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges And It’s Perfect For A Scenic Drive

We can all use a day away every now and then. If you’re craving a bit of peace and quiet, you can’t go wrong with this day trip that will take you to five of Pennsylvania’s covered bridges. Pennsylvania, in fact, is home to around 200 covered bridges, with nearly 30 located in Lancaster County. That’s where this day trip will take you, too.

Here are the Google Map directions for this day trip. If you have more time, you can add more stops. Don’t have as much time? Remove a few stops. Customize the day trip to meet your needs and timeline.

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This day trip spans just over 71 miles and brings you back where you started. You'll drive for just over two hours.
1. Baumgardener’s Covered Bridge
Flickr/Ken Martin
Let's start our day trip at Baumgardeners Covered Bridge. The historic covered bridge dates back to 1860. While it earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, it wasn't until 1987 that it was refurbished.
2. Lime Valley Covered Bridge
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Our next stop takes us to Lime Valley Covered Bridge. You may have also heard it referred to as Strasburg Covered Bridge. The historic covered bridge, which passes over Pequea Creek, opened in 1871. It earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
3. Keller’s Mill Covered Bridge
Wikipedia/Derek Ramsey
Keller's Mill Covered Bridge is our next stop. It crosses over Cocalico Creek in Ephrata Township and spans 74 feet. The original covered bridge dates back to 1873. However, it was destroyed by a flood and rebuilt in 1891.
4. Landis Mill Covered Bridge
Wikipedia/Derek Ramsey
Crossing over Little Conestoga Creek, Landis Mill Covered Bridge dates back to 1873. The covered bridge, which spans 53 feet, cost just $969 to build.
5. Jackson Saw Mill Covered Bridge
Wikipedia/Derek Ramsey
Our final stop brings us to Jackson Saw Mill Covered Bridge. Tucked in a fairly remote spot, the covered bridge doesn't get too much attention. Opened in 1878, the covered bridge spans 143 feet and was restored in 2005.

Have you ever been to any of Pennsylvania’s covered bridges? Which are your favorite? Let us know in the comments! If you’re a fan of covered bridges and the paranormal, you’ll definitely want to check out Sachs Covered Bridge.

Address: 88 Covered Bridge Rd, Pequea, PA 17565, USA
Address: 1002 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, USA
Address: 103 Middle Creek Rd, Lititz, PA 17543, USA
Address: Shreiner Station Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Address: 1128-1198 Mt Pleasant Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566, USA