Introduction
Silk Road Covered Bridge
- ๐ Built: 1840, making it the oldest covered bridge in Bennington County.
- ๐ Structure: Single-span Town Lattice Truss, built by Benjamin Sears.
- ๐ Location: Carries Silk Road over the Walloomsac River in Bennington.
- ๐ Accessibility: Small pull-offs on both sides with short trails to the river.
- ๐ฃ Activities: Good spot for fishing and scenic views.
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Paper Mill Covered Bridge
- ๐ Built: Original in 1889, current structure in 2000.
- ๐ Structure: Town lattice truss spanning 122 feet.
- ๐ Location: Murphy Road, Bennington.
- ๐ Accessibility: Small parking area on the south end, short trail to viewing sites.
- ๐ฃ Activities: Great spot for fishing and viewing the dam.
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Burt Henry Covered Bridge
- ๐ Built: Original in 1840, current structure in 1989.
- ๐ Structure: Single-span Town lattice truss, 121 feet long.
- ๐ Location: River Road, North Bennington.
- ๐ Accessibility: Small parking area just north of the entrance.
- ๐๏ธ Activities: Best access for fishing, wading, canoeing, and kayaking.
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Chiselville Covered Bridge
- ๐ Built: 1870.
- ๐ Structure: Town lattice truss spanning 117 feet.
- ๐ Location: Chiselville Road, Sunderland.
- ๐ Accessibility: Small parking areas on both sides, short steep path to the river bank.
- ๐ฌ Trivia: Featured in the 1987 movie 'Baby Boom'.
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Arlington Green Covered Bridge
- ๐ Built: 1852.
- ๐ Structure: Town lattice truss, 80 feet long.
- ๐ Location: Covered Bridge Road, Arlington.
- ๐ Accessibility: Small lot next to the church, picnic tables available.
- ๐ Activities: Excellent swimming underneath the bridge in summer.
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Covered Bridge Museum
- ๐๏ธ Location: Bennington, Vermont.
- ๐ Focus: Dedicated to the preservation of covered bridges.
- ๐ Exhibits: Learn about the history and engineering of covered bridges.
- ๐บ๏ธ Proximity: Just one mile from the Four Chimneys Inn.
- ๐๏ธ Admission: Check local listings for current prices and hours.
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Travel Tips
- ๐บ๏ธ Route: Start in Bennington, head north to Arlington, and return.
- ๐ Seasons: Best visited in fall for foliage or summer for swimming.
- ๐ธ Photography: Ideal spots for capturing Vermont's scenic beauty.
- ๐ด Dining: Pack a picnic or stop at local eateries along the route.
- ๐จ Accommodation: Consider staying at the Four Chimneys Inn or Harwood Hill Motel.
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