Nothing is as charming as a covered bridge stretching elegantly over a babbling river or mountain stream. 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, cover 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.

Scott Law/Flickr Read more about this stunning old New Hampshire covered bridge. Albany Covered Bridge, Passaconaway Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA

  1. The Blair Covered Bridge in Campton was recently refinished.

James Walsh/Flickr Some folks say that this one is a haunted bridge. Blair Covered Bridge, Blair Rd, Campton, NH 03223, USA

  1. The bones of this covered bridge are on display.

Danny Barron/Flickr

  1. You’ll want to take a drive over this bridge in Lincoln.

James Walsh/Flickr Lincoln, NH, USA

  1. This photo shows a New Hampshire covered bridge in its hay day. Bonus points if you know which one it is!

Boston Public Library/Flickr

  1. This tiny bridge was originally built in Vermont

James Walsh/Flickr But is was eventually relocated to Clark’s Trading Post. Clarks Trading Post Road, Clarks Trading Post Rd, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA

  1. This covered bridge has seen many icy winters.

Dylan O’Dowd/Flickr

  1. The Albany covered bridge is striking in autumn.

Anthony Quintano/Flickr Albany Covered Bridge, Passaconaway Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA

  1. This covered bridge in Ashuelot has a red roof.

Doug Kerr/Flickr Did you know you can dine on the Ashuelot covered bridge? Ashuelot Covered Bridge, 20 Hampshire Ct, Ashuelot, NH 03441, USA

  1. This bridge in Cilleyville shows the town’s American pride.

Doug Kerr/Flickr Cilleyville Covered Bridge, 9 Johnson Ln, Andover, NH 03216, USA

  1. This long covered bridge in Conway is lovely.

Lisa Donoghue/Flickr Saco River Covered Bridge, East Side Rd, Conway, NH 03818, USA

  1. This red bridge in Swanzey embodies old fashioned New Hampshire.

m01229/Flickr Covered Bridge Primitives, 4 Whitcomb Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446, USA

  1. The Coombs Covered Bridge in Winchester is reflected on a stormy day.

James Walsh/Flickr Coombs covered bridge is such a perfect classical version of a red roof covered bridge. Coombs Bridge, 976 Old Westport Rd, Winchester, NH 03470, USA

  1. The Groveton Covered Bridge is perfect for a picnic.

Doug Kerr/Flickr Stark Covered Bridge, Stark, North Road of Stark Village, NH-110, Groveton, NH 03582, USA

  1. This view of the Mount Orne covered bridge shows its lush surroundings.

Doug Kerr/Flickr Mount Orne Bridge, Mt Orne Bridge, Lancaster, NH, USA

  1. The Mount Orne Covered Bridge looks like a fortress up close.

Doug Kerr/Flickr Mount Orne Bridge, Mt Orne Bridge, Lancaster, NH, USA

  1. The inside of Happy Corner covered bridge in Pittsburg shows the work that goes into these structures.

Doug Kerr/Flickr Happy Corner Covered Bridge, Hill-Danforth Rd, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA

  1. The Squam covered bridge is cute as can be.

Doug Kerr/Flickr Squam River Covered Bridge, River St, Ashland, NH 03217, USA

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 want to see a bunch of these marvels on one trip, we recommend our covered bridges of New Hampshire road trip.

Scott Law/Flickr

Read more about this stunning old New Hampshire covered bridge.

Albany Covered Bridge, Passaconaway Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA

James Walsh/Flickr

Some folks say that this one is a haunted bridge.

Blair Covered Bridge, Blair Rd, Campton, NH 03223, USA

Danny Barron/Flickr

Lincoln, NH, USA

Boston Public Library/Flickr

But is was eventually relocated to Clark’s Trading Post.

Clarks Trading Post Road, Clarks Trading Post Rd, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA

Dylan O’Dowd/Flickr

Anthony Quintano/Flickr

Doug Kerr/Flickr

Did you know you can dine on the Ashuelot covered bridge?

Ashuelot Covered Bridge, 20 Hampshire Ct, Ashuelot, NH 03441, USA

Cilleyville Covered Bridge, 9 Johnson Ln, Andover, NH 03216, USA

Lisa Donoghue/Flickr

Saco River Covered Bridge, East Side Rd, Conway, NH 03818, USA

m01229/Flickr

Covered Bridge Primitives, 4 Whitcomb Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446, USA

Coombs covered bridge is such a perfect classical version of a red roof covered bridge.

Coombs Bridge, 976 Old Westport Rd, Winchester, NH 03470, USA

Stark Covered Bridge, Stark, North Road of Stark Village, NH-110, Groveton, NH 03582, USA

Mount Orne Bridge, Mt Orne Bridge, Lancaster, NH, USA

Happy Corner Covered Bridge, Hill-Danforth Rd, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA

Squam River Covered Bridge, River St, Ashland, NH 03217, USA

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Covered Bridges in New Hampshire November 18, 2021 Tori Jane What are some enchanting places in New Hampshire?   New Hampshire is a truly beautiful state; we’re incredibly lucky to be able to call such a fairy-tale perfect place home. There are so many wildly photogenic, enchanting places in New Hampshire that it’s pretty much impossible to list them all in a short paragraph, but some spots do come to mind first and foremost. For example, did you know the second-most hiked mountain in the world is right here in this state? Sure is! Hike Mount Monadock for some absolutely unreal views of the world around you. A nice, relaxing drive along the Mount Washington Auto Road is also bucket-list worthy thanks to its absolutely amazing views (which are ridiculously beautiful even for New Hampshire, which is already just awe-inspiring). There are also beaches galore, like Hampton Beach, and the Isle of Shoals is to die for. While you’re there, make sure to check out the lighthouse! For more information about all these ideas and then some, be sure to check out this article of the ultimate New Hampshire bucket list items.  Where are some interesting historic places in New Hampshire?   New Hampshire is an old state, and with so many decades of existence comes plentiful places filled with intriguing or otherwise significant history. There’s the Jackson House, in Portsmouth, which just so happens to be the oldest surviving wood-frame home in the state, built back in 1664 on a stunning 25 acres. Check it out to be transported back to another time! There’s also the old Enfield Shaker Village, in Enfield, which is where you can find the oldest Shaker Dwelling House in existence. In New Castle, you’ll find The Fort Constitution Historic Site, which was once a military fort featuring a lighthouse that you can check out to this day. There’s also the Cog Railway, the Franklin Pierce Homestead, and so much more.  

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Covered Bridges in New Hampshire

November 18, 2021

Tori Jane

What are some enchanting places in New Hampshire?   New Hampshire is a truly beautiful state; we’re incredibly lucky to be able to call such a fairy-tale perfect place home. There are so many wildly photogenic, enchanting places in New Hampshire that it’s pretty much impossible to list them all in a short paragraph, but some spots do come to mind first and foremost. For example, did you know the second-most hiked mountain in the world is right here in this state? Sure is! Hike Mount Monadock for some absolutely unreal views of the world around you. A nice, relaxing drive along the Mount Washington Auto Road is also bucket-list worthy thanks to its absolutely amazing views (which are ridiculously beautiful even for New Hampshire, which is already just awe-inspiring). There are also beaches galore, like Hampton Beach, and the Isle of Shoals is to die for. While you’re there, make sure to check out the lighthouse! For more information about all these ideas and then some, be sure to check out this article of the ultimate New Hampshire bucket list items.  Where are some interesting historic places in New Hampshire?   New Hampshire is an old state, and with so many decades of existence comes plentiful places filled with intriguing or otherwise significant history. There’s the Jackson House, in Portsmouth, which just so happens to be the oldest surviving wood-frame home in the state, built back in 1664 on a stunning 25 acres. Check it out to be transported back to another time! There’s also the old Enfield Shaker Village, in Enfield, which is where you can find the oldest Shaker Dwelling House in existence. In New Castle, you’ll find The Fort Constitution Historic Site, which was once a military fort featuring a lighthouse that you can check out to this day. There’s also the Cog Railway, the Franklin Pierce Homestead, and so much more.  

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The OIYS Visitor Center

New Hampshire is a truly beautiful state; we’re incredibly lucky to be able to call such a fairy-tale perfect place home. There are so many wildly photogenic, enchanting places in New Hampshire that it’s pretty much impossible to list them all in a short paragraph, but some spots do come to mind first and foremost. For example, did you know the second-most hiked mountain in the world is right here in this state? Sure is! Hike Mount Monadock for some absolutely unreal views of the world around you. A nice, relaxing drive along the Mount Washington Auto Road is also bucket-list worthy thanks to its absolutely amazing views (which are ridiculously beautiful even for New Hampshire, which is already just awe-inspiring). There are also beaches galore, like Hampton Beach, and the Isle of Shoals is to die for. While you’re there, make sure to check out the lighthouse! For more information about all these ideas and then some, be sure to check out this article of the ultimate New Hampshire bucket list items. 

Where are some interesting historic places in New Hampshire?  

New Hampshire is an old state, and with so many decades of existence comes plentiful places filled with intriguing or otherwise significant history. There’s the Jackson House, in Portsmouth, which just so happens to be the oldest surviving wood-frame home in the state, built back in 1664 on a stunning 25 acres. Check it out to be transported back to another time! There’s also the old Enfield Shaker Village, in Enfield, which is where you can find the oldest Shaker Dwelling House in existence. In New Castle, you’ll find The Fort Constitution Historic Site, which was once a military fort featuring a lighthouse that you can check out to this day. There’s also the Cog Railway, the Franklin Pierce Homestead, and so much more.