Vermont Covered Bridges – Here’s Your “See-at-a-Glance” Guide

Vermont Covered Bridges are considered historic landmarks, and remain one of the most popular attractions in the state. There are over 100 covered bridges in Vermont, the second highest number in any state, and in this guide you’ll find listed all the ones you can visit with trespassing!

To people today these Vermont Covered Bridges seem like works of art, but in reality when the bridges were built they were covered for purely functional reasons.

Made of wood, a Vermont bridge would last three times as long if covered – especially when subjected to the harsh New England winters.
The more romantics suggested the bridges were covered in order to provide a place to court your lady and secretly give her a kiss – hence the nickname given to covered bridges of “Kissing Bridges.” But life’s too short to argue over why so many of Vermont’s bridges were covered, so instead I’ll spend my time enjoying the fact that somebody did bother to cover them, and most survived for future generations to enjoy.

I’ve split the listings into the same regions I’ve used throughout my Vermont section. So see where they are, make your choices and plan to visit as many as possible during your Vermont vacation.

Let’s get going…

More Southern Vermont Covered Bridges…

Here’s more central Vermont Covered Bridges…

More Northern Vermont Covered Bridges…

Vermont’s covered bridges are spread all other the state but most are within a short driving distance of towns and cities. It’s fun to make a tour from a central location.

Once you’ve chosen the areas you want to visit use the accommodation resource below to choose lodging that suits your budget and preference.

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