A Drive To The Brookfield Floating Bridge In Vermont Is A Perfect Way To Spend The Day

Vermont, like many other states, has a unique and fascinating history. Our state also has some very interesting facts to go along with the history. For instance, the longest historic covered bridge in the U.S. is right here in Vermont and New Hampshire (Cornish–Windsor Bridge), and did you know that there are more covered bridges per square mile in Vermont than anywhere else in the United States? Another interesting fact about Vermont bridges comes to us from the historic Brookfield Floating Bridge in Vermont.

The Brookfield Floating Bridge is located in Brookfield on the small and tucked away Sunset Lake.

The floating bridge, as the name suggests, sits on top of the water instead of using traditional pole support. The historic bridge is the only floating bridge in the northeast United States.

First built in 1820, the floating bridge has had seven different iterations throughout the decades.

Originally, the floating model that this bridge has was proposed due to the inaccessibly deep Sunset Lake, making normal support structures infeasible.

The surrounding area and Sunset Lake offer plenty of fun and relaxing things to do during your day trip to this historic bridge.

At 97 meters long, this pontoon style bridge represents the history and ingenuity of Vermont, making it a great place to visit for those interested in experiencing a little bit of Vermont's unique history.

Often living in Vermont we only hear about the coveted cover bridges that grace the bucolic Vermont landscape, and rightfully so, for they are some of Vermont's most cherished treasures. But, the Brookfield Floating Bridge ought not to get lost in the shuffle. If you are looking for a different and unordinary Vermont experience, a visit to this floating bridge is a great way to spend a day in Vermont.

Have you been to this floating bridge before? What is your favorite bridge in Vermont? Let us know by leaving a comment below.