New England is considered one of the best parts of the country to view fall foliage. Fall in Vermont, the lush Green Mountain State, is particularly vibrant. Though there are plenty of ways to enjoy this transitional season in southern Vermont, one of our favorites is touring various covered bridges in Vermont. These charming bridges are a steadfast reminder of Vermont’s rural past, and they are tucked into beautiful wooded settings across rivers and streams all over the state.
There are more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont. All you have to do is hop in your car and take a drive, and you’ll no doubt come upon one of these historic wooden structures. There’s even one right here in Brattleboro – the famed Creamery Bridge. Taking scenic drives and searching out covered bridges in Vermont is just one of the many great ways to enjoy Vermont in the fall. Breathe the crisp, clean mountain air, enjoy invigorating hikes in the surrounding mountains and forests, take scenic chairlift rides at local ski resorts, enjoy the fresh seasonal bounty of Vermont’s farms at local markets, and let yourself sink into the comfort of our top-rated Vermont Inn.
It won’t matter what you do this fall in Vermont. Everywhere you turn, you’ll encounter brightly painted hillsides, charming farms and rural communities, and vibrant scenery ablaze in autumnal hues. To enjoy all of that, you’ll need to act fast to secure lodging. There’s no better place to stay in Vermont than our romantic Vermont Inn. Our Inn sits on beautiful acreage backing up to the Retreat Meadows and offers gorgeous gardens and grounds to enjoy, exceptional accommodations, daily breakfast, and unbeatable hospitality. Enjoy the best of fall in Vermont this year. Book your fall getaway today!
Nearby Covered Bridges in Vermont
There are so many things to love about fall in Vermont, but covered bridges are certainly at the top of our list. They are a charming and beautiful testament to Vermont’s rich heritage, and this dedication to preserving this rural, agricultural heritage is one of the things we love most about the Green Mountain State. Per square mile, no other state has as many covered bridges as Vermont.
It’s a special moment when your tires (or feet, if the bridge is pedestrian only) hit the wooden deck of these covered bridges in Vermont—even if it’s a daily fixture in your life. The engineering of these bridges is impressive, and many of them have been restored over the years. They are always beautiful reminders of a bygone era, but they are even more stunning when the leaves change into the fiery hues of fall.
With so many covered bridges in Vermont, it’s not very hard to find them. Even so, there are dedicated tours and routes that you can travel if you want to see and photograph more of these historic gems. As an added benefit, touring the covered bridges in Vermont is a great way to get out into the heart of our rural communities, enjoying the vibrant Vermont fall foliage out your window. You can find a complete map of Vermont’s covered bridges here, but we’ve listed several gorgeous bridges below, all near our Vermont Inn.
- The closest covered bridge to our Vermont Inn is Brattleboro’s Creamery Bridge. It’s the perfect place to start your tour of covered bridges in Vermont.
- If you head north from the Creamery Bridge, you’ll soon encounter the West Dummerstone Bridge, the longest of these structures in the state. It spans 271 feet across a river. The only longer covered bridge in New England is the Windsor-Cornish Bridge, which spans the border between Vermont and New Hampshire.
- From there, head to the Williamsville Covered Bridge, a charming little structure that has been reconstructed for cars.
- Next, near Townsend, you’ll find a series of covered bridges in Vermont. First, there’s Scott Covered Bridge, soon followed by the Kidder Bridge, the Hitchcock-Cormier Bridge, the Hall Bridge, the Worrall Bridge, and the Bartonsville Covered Bridge, which you’ll see as you travel between Grafton and Springfield.
- Continue North to the Baltimore Bridge in Springfield, and then head on to your final northern stop at the famed Windsor-Cornish Bridge. This 449-foot-long bridge between Vermont and New Hampshire is one of the most popular covered bridges in Vermont.
- As you leave the Windsor-Cornish Bridge, you have the option to head south back to Brattleboro, stopping at the Green River Covered Bridge in Guilford on the way, or heading west to Dover for more scenic drives through the mountains and a stop at the Hermitage Road bridge.
More to Love About Fall in Vermont
From scenic drives to lush mountain hikes, there are plenty of great ways to enjoy fall in Vermont. These covered bridges are just the start! Regardless of why you choose to visit us in the fall, we hope you treat our romantic Vermont Inn as your home away from here. From here, it’s easy to enjoy day trips to nearby towns and attractions while having the luxury, cozy ambiance of our Inn to return to at the end of the day.
We’d love to share the best of this colorful season with you this year. Below, we’ve included a list of more ways to get out and experience the best of fall in Vermont.
- One of our favorite things to do every fall in Vermont is hike—and with so many wooded hillsides and mountains to explore, an invigorating and beautiful hike is never too far away. From the Retreat Trails in our back yard to the famed Mount Monadnock or the fascinating Madame Sherri Forest, there are plenty of great hikes near Brattleboro.
- Touring covered bridges in Vermont isn’t the only way to plan a scenic drive. The area has several gorgeous drives, including Route 9, the Molly Stark Scenic Byway, the Brattleboro to Whitingham through Mount Snow loop, and The Connecticut River National Byway.
- There are plenty of passive ways to enjoy fall in Vermont, too, including scenic chairlift rides at Stratton Mountain Resort or Mount Snow.
- You can also ride the beautiful Green Mountain Railroad through some beautiful Vermont fall foliage.
- For a bit of quintessential fall fun, enjoy apple picking at local orchards, including Scott Farm and Green Mountain Orchards.
When you’re done enjoying an afternoon immersed in Vermont’s stunning fall foliage, retreat to the upscale guest rooms at our Vermont Inn. Book your fall getaway today!
