Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee

Take your time on this leisurely fall drive through classic New England scenery. Historic covered bridges lead the way to sculpture gardens, historic estates, farms and fields, charming communities and beautiful river views.

Featured Covered Bridges

Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge 
Make this iconic bridge the centerpiece of your trip. Spanning the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont, it is the longest two-span wooden covered bridge in the world.  

Blow-Me-Down Bridge
Continue through the countryside to another historic crossing surrounded by the beautiful scenery along the Connecticut River Valley. 

Meriden Bridge
Head to the village of Meriden to see this historic site, also known as the Mill Bridge. 

Pier Bridge
Round out your covered bridge adventure with a stop to see the longest surviving covered railroad bridge in the world.

Along the Way

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site: Explore the home, gardens and sculptures of one of America’s most celebrated artists in a setting that is especially picturesque in autumn. 

Riverview Farm: Embrace classic fall in New Hampshire with a seasonal farm experience complete with pick your own apples and pumpkins, a corn maze and cider donuts. 

The Fells: Discover the historic John Hay Estate gardens and grounds and enjoy scenic views of Lake Sunapee.

Want to amp up your adventure? For a completely different perspective on the season, add some adventure to your road trip for hang gliding, paragliding or a ziplining experience at Morningside Flight Park. 

Plan for: A full day