This Day Trip Takes You To 6 Of Maine’s Covered Bridges And It’s Perfect For A Scenic Drive

Maine is one of the most scenic states in New England. From the quaint general stores to the beauty of our forests and seaside, you could easily spend a beautiful day in Maine just looking at the things around you. While there's plenty from which to choose, we especially love the covered bridges in Maine. To see a number of them at once, we recommend embarking on our wonderfully scenic day trip. Check out the covered bridges in Maine map below or you can visit Google Maps for the full driving directions.

1. Babb's Bridge, South Windham

You'll start your sightseeing journey of covered bridges in Maine at the Presumscot River where you'll find Bab's Covered Bridge, undeniably one of the most beautiful covered bridges in Maine. It's been reconstructed, but the original 79-footer was built in 1843. Destroyed by a fire in 1973, the replica was opened in 1976. Today it connects the towns of Gorham and Windham.

2. Parsonsfield-Porter Bridge, Porter

To help folks cross the Ossipee River, this bridge was built in 1859. It was a collaboration between the towns of Porter and Parsonsfield. While the 152-foot bridge has since been shut to traffic now that there's a newer version just downriver, it's still one of the most scenic in the state. Learn more about the fascinating Parsonfield-Porter Bridge in Maine.

3. Lovejoy Bridge, Andover

This beauty was built in 1868 and its claim to fame might be that it's Maine's shortest covered bridge. While little, at 70 feet, it comes in handy when you want to cross the Ellis River! Learn more about visiting the Lovejoy Bridge in Andover, Maine.

4. Sunday River Bridge, Newry

Your next stop is one of Maine's most beloved bridges. It's commonly referred to as "Artist's Bridge" in recognition of the artists who have been coming here for years to paint it and photograph it. While you can't cross it in your car (it's been closed to traffic since 1958), the 87-foot structure is still one of the state's most famous covered bridges. It's located about four miles northwest of North Bethel close to Routes 2 and 26. Find out more about the Sunday River Bridge.

5. Hemlock Bridge, Fryeburg

Next, it's onto a bridge that allows traffic, which means you can cross it just like they did in the old days! The bridge was finished in 1857 and it spans about 110 feet across a portion of the Saco River on Route 302. Being just 3 miles northwest of East Fryeburg means you can check out some of the shops and restaurants in town for a little snack break. Learn more about the picturesque Hemlock Bridge.

6. Bennett Bridge, Lincoln Plantation

Last up on our itinerary to see the most beautiful covered bridges in Maine, it's on to Lincoln Plantation to see Bennett Bridge. This 93-foot bridge was built in 1901 and crossed the Magalloway River. It's been closed to traffic since 1985, but we love it for a nice photo op spot. It's about 1.5 miles south of Wilson Mills. Find out more about the Bennett Bridge.

If you're raring to go for this Maine road trip but aren't sure just what you may need to bring along, take a look at our ultimate road trip packing list.

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