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The Beauty of New England Covered Bridges

New England covered bridges may have been built for function, but it’s hard to deny their romantic beauty against a changing backdrop of New England’s four seasons.

By Yankee Magazine

Jan 18 2022

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How can something so simple be associated with so much charm and romance? When it comes to covered bridges, New England seems to have more than its fair share, but we’re not complaining. Enjoy this collection of beautiful New England covered bridges spanning the four seasons. All images were submitted by our talented readers.

The Beauty of New England Covered Bridges

West Cornwall Covered Bridge in Cornwall, Connecticut — West Cornwall Covered Bridge in Cornwall, Connecticut.
Photo Credit : Len Melanson

Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge in Cornish, New Hampshire.

Jackson Covered Bridge in New Hampshire. — Jackson Covered Bridge in Jackson, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Dave Trono

Coventry Covered Bridge in Vermont. — Orne Covered Bridge in Coventry, Vermont.
Photo Credit : Rick Desrochers of Northern Dreams Photography

Covered bridge in Stark, New Hampshire — StarkCovered Bridge in Stark, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Dave Trono

Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge In Foster, Rhode Island — Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge in Foster, Rhode Island.
Photo Credit : Dan Wright

Coombs Covered Bridge in Winchester, New Hampshire — Coombs Covered Bridge in Winchester, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Samuel Banas

Covered Bridge in Lunenburg, Vermont — Mount Orne Covered Bridge in Lunenburg, Vermont.
Photo Credit : Luis Lebron

Thompson Covered Bridge in Swanzey, New Hampshire — Thompson Covered Bridge in Swanzey, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Samuel Banas

Covered Bridge in Gillbertville, Massachusetts. — Ware–Hardwick Covered Bridge in Gillbertville, Massachusetts.

Ashuelot Covered Bridge in Winchester, New Hampshire — Ashuelot Covered Bridge in Winchester, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Bil Palmer

Babbs Covered Bridge in South Windham, Maine — Babbs Covered Bridge in South Windham, Maine.
Photo Credit : Porntep Kulapatna

Albany Covered Bridge in Albany, New Hampshire — Albany Covered Bridge in Albany, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Benjamin Oldham

Swiftwater Bridge in Bath, New Hampshire — Swiftwater Bridge in Bath, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Bob Patzelt

Covered Bridge In Woodstock, Vermont — Middle Covered Bridge In Woodstock, Vermont.
Photo Credit : Jane Ogilvie

Corbin Covered Bridge in Newport, New Hampshire — Corbin Covered Bridge in Newport, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Kimberly Gammon

Covered Bridge in Henniker, New Hampshire — Henniker Bridge in Henniker, New Hampshire.
Photo Credit : Luis Lebron

More New England Covered Bridges:
The Ghost of the Eunice Williams Covered Bridge
The Man Who Saves Covered Bridges

Do you have a favorite of the many New England covered bridges?

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This post was first published in 2016 and has been updated.

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