For anyone who enjoys a leisurely drive with plenty of places to stop along the way, the Connecticut River Byway is for you. This 500-mile byway is nestled between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Traveling from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border, one of the best scenic drives in Vermont allows adventurers to pass some wonderful vistas, historic towns, and more than a few covered bridges along the way. Let’s take a look at just some of the covered bridges on this scenic route in VT.

1. The Schoolhouse Bridge, Lyndon
Schoolhouse Covered Bridge, 6169 Memorial Dr, Lyndonville, VT 05851, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
The Schoolhouse Bridge in Lyndon was built in 1879 with special design features for the local school children. It originally had walkways on both sides and also has the trusses boarded up on the inside of the bridge as well as outside. This was likely done as a safety feature to prevent the kids from climbing on the trusses. This is one of the most beautiful covered bridges near me and I love exploring it during each different season.
2. The Sayres Covered Bridge, Thetford
Thetford, VT, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
This 127-foot-long Town Lattice Truss bridge is picture-perfect. It was built in 1839 and crosses the Ompompanoosuc River in Thetford Center.
3. The Martin's Mill (aka Martinsville) covered bridge, Hartland
67 Martinsville Rd, Hartland, VT 05048, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
One interesting feature about old bridges such as this one is how they start to show their age. You can see how the walls of the entrances on the Martin’s Mill Bridge are no longer parallel.
4. Salmond Covered Bridge, Weatherford
Salmond Covered Bridge, 190-158 Henry Gould Rd, Perkinsville, VT 05151, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
Be sure to venture off the byway for even more exploring. The Salmond Covered Bridge was built around 1880 by one of the area's best-known builders, James Tasker. It was removed from its original location in 1959 and was almost lost. Thankfully it was restored in 1986 and then the bridge was moved where it stands on a very quiet dirt road. Directions: Go to Weatherford and head "Thataway."

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5. The Upper Falls Covered Bridge, Perkinsville
Upper Falls Covered Bridge, Perkinsville, VT 05151, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
Interestingly, this bridge is known as either the Downers or Upper Falls. It was originally built in 1840 and received a beautiful restoration in 2007/2008. It looks almost new again!
6. Worrall Covered Bridge, Bellows Falls
Worrall Covered Bridge, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
This bridge in Bellows Falls was built around 1868 by Sanford Granger, a local master builder. It was one of seventeen 19th-century bridges once located in Rockingham. Today it is one of only two that remain. The bridge includes one rare feature: a wooden ramp leading up to the northwest entrance.
7. The Mount Orne Covered Bridge, Lunenburg
Mount Orne Covered Bridge, Lancaster, NH 03584, USA
Covered Bridge, Lunenburg, VT 05906, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
The Mount Orne Covered Bridge was built in 1911 by the Berlin Construction Company. It replaced one that was washed away by flooding in 1905 and is one of only two Howe truss bridges over the Connecticut River.
8. Windsor-Cornish Bridge, Windsor
Windsor, VT 05089, USA
Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, Cornish, NH 03745, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
This impressive structure was built in 1866 and spans the Connecticut River. It connects Windsor, VT, and Cornish, NH, and is known as either the Cornish-Windsor or Windsor-Cornish Bridge. The order given depends on which side of the river you're on.

Have you visited these beautiful covered bridges in Vermont? If you have and you can think of any tips or tricks to make a visit extra special, let us know in the comments. We especially love hearing about any nearby local restaurants, cafes, or stores we should check out. This is one of the best Vermont scenic drives and we think you’ll agree. Of course, before you hop in the car for this trip (or really, any trip!) be sure to consult our list of the best road trip snacks. Getting this right might just be the most important part of any journey.

Another great element of this route is the ability to stop into the historic town of Bellows Falls along the way.

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The best road trips through Vermont will take you to some of the most fantastic spots in the state. Here are a few to try:

  • The Ultimate Vermont Waterfall Road Trip: If you love the natural wonders of Vermont, this is the road trip to take. Leading to nine different waterfalls, this journey should take just over five hours.
  • The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip: Anyone with a sweet tooth who loves a fresh dessert will want to try this three-hour road trip with five delicious stops.
  • The Haunted Vermont Road Trip: Those who love a good scare will appreciate this road trip leading to haunted bridges, inns, and colleges. It's perfect for fall when everything is significantly spookier.

 

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