While New Hampshire and Philadelphia are arguing over who had the first covered bridges, let’s just agree that Connecticut has the best ones. Covered bridges last longer because they are better protected against the seasons, which means when you see one you really are seeing history. Some folks have started taking their engagement photos at these spots to get a different look and reflect their Nutmegger pride.
- Fitzgerald Covered Bridge (Brooklynn)
James Walsh/Flickr
- Devil’s Hopyard Bridge (East Haddam)
Selbe Lynn/Flickr Located inside of Devil’s Hopyard State Park.
- West Cornwall Covered Bridge (West Cornwall)
Chrissy J/Flickr Runs over the Housatonic River.
- Johnsonville Village Covered Bridge (East Haddam)
James Walsh/Flickr
- Kent Falls Covered Bridge (Kent)
James Walsh/Flickr
- Worthington Pond Farm Covered Bridge (Somers)
James Walsh/Flickr
- Beardsley Zoo (Bridgeport)
Lisa Jacobs/Flickr We are doing a little cheating on this one but I love the zoo!
- Bridge at Southford Falls (Southbury)
nick chapman/Flickr
- Hartford Turnpike Bridge (New Haven)
Chris Lewis/Flickr
- Comstock Bridge (East Hampton)
Jay McAnally/Flickr
- Bull’s Bridge (Kent)
David Smith/Flickr This bridge is over the Housatonic River.
- Olson’s Covered Bridge (Deep River)
Jay McAnally/Flickr
- Chatfield Hollow Bridge (Killingworth)
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Are you a fan of the covered bridges too? Which one is your absolute favorite?
James Walsh/Flickr
Selbe Lynn/Flickr
Located inside of Devil’s Hopyard State Park.
Chrissy J/Flickr
Runs over the Housatonic River.
Lisa Jacobs/Flickr
We are doing a little cheating on this one but I love the zoo!
nick chapman/Flickr
Chris Lewis/Flickr
Jay McAnally/Flickr
David Smith/Flickr
This bridge is over the Housatonic River.
billandkent/Flickr
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