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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 BridgeThe Man Who Saves Covered Bridges Do you have a favorite of the many New England covered bridges? This post was first published in 2016 and has been updated. 

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