New Hampshire is full of living history. And, by that, we mean history that continues to thrive today. We see it in the form of restaurants, beautiful mountains and in the stories we tell to children. Some of the best examples of our state’s history are the many covered bridges that still stand throughout New Hampshire. Each one is special in its own way. This one happens to be the oldest long one that exists and we think it’s worth a visit. Here are just a few reasons why we think you’ll want to check it out.

1. This bridge will not only take you across a river, it will actually take you to another state. The bridge links Cornish, New Hampshire with Windsor, Vermont.
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2. At 449 feet long, it's not only the longest covered bridge in the state, it's also the longest in all of America!
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3. The length of the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge allows it to be called a "kissing bridge," which references the fact that there's privacy once you're halfway through thus allowing for some secret smooches.
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4. The journey to find it is just as beautiful as the bridge itself. New Hampshire Route 12A is one of the most beautiful roads in the state.
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5. And, swimming is a great idea in the summer. Combine a historic trip to the bridge with a fun New Hampshire pastime and you've got the perfect day on your hands.
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6. But, it's also beautiful in the winter.
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7. Back in 1866, the toll to cross the bridge was different depending on where you came from. Because Windsor was a dry town and Cornish allowed alcohol, authorities asked 2 cents for foot travelers to enter New Hampshire but toll increased 3 cents for the return to Windsor.
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8. The Hartland Bridge in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada, is technically longer than the Cornish-Windsor Bridge, but the Hartland Bridge was closed for a time which allowed officials to name Cornish-Windsor the longest OPEN bridge.
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9. The original cost of the bridge was $9,000, which is equivalent to $154,002 today!
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To see more of the state’s beautiful covered bridges all you need to do is head to Sullivan County, which is home to 10 incredible examples! Learn more about each of them here.

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