Valley City doesn’t get its nickname “The City of Bridges” from nowhere. This town is unique among many in that it has quite a few historical bridges. These bridges are each fascinating in both history and views. You can take a tour of these bridges on the city’s Historic Bridges Tour, and it’s totally worth it.
Here is the official map to follow the trail and see all of the bridges.
Valley City welcomes you with their claim to fame - the City of Bridges
Jimmy Emerson/Flickr 11 different bridges are within the city limits of Valley City. They go through parks, carry trains over the water, and are around for day-to-day use by the residents. Some of these bridges were built as far back as 1911, and many were wooden bridges from earlier in the late 1800s that were rebuilt into permanent bridges still there today.
Along this tour, you will see 8 different historical bridges, both beautiful in architecture and intriguing in history.
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From smaller footbridges…
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…To massive railroad bridges.
Kurt Haubrich/Flickr This bridge is their most famous one, and is known as the Hi-Line Bridge. At one point, it was the longest elevated railroad bridge in the entire country. It was so important that during wartime, it was guarded by soldiers around the clock. It is still in use by freight trains to this day.
The bridges cross over the scenic Sheyenne River, and the views of it from the bridges themselves are amazing.
Jim Bowen/Flickr The river snakes through the city and there are many great photo opportunities throughout the trail. And in the fall, the colors reflecting on the water are absolutely breathtaking.
You can learn more about this tour at the Valley City site by clicking here. It’s a great way to experience Valley City other than visiting their various parks, historical buildings, and awesome stops along the way. Plus, it’s gorgeously scenic!
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11 different bridges are within the city limits of Valley City. They go through parks, carry trains over the water, and are around for day-to-day use by the residents. Some of these bridges were built as far back as 1911, and many were wooden bridges from earlier in the late 1800s that were rebuilt into permanent bridges still there today.
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This bridge is their most famous one, and is known as the Hi-Line Bridge. At one point, it was the longest elevated railroad bridge in the entire country. It was so important that during wartime, it was guarded by soldiers around the clock. It is still in use by freight trains to this day.
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The river snakes through the city and there are many great photo opportunities throughout the trail. And in the fall, the colors reflecting on the water are absolutely breathtaking.
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