Things To Do

Covered Bridges

Covered bridges are a quintessential part of New England’s charm and Vermont’s countryside is dotted with more than 100 of these historic gems. In Stowe, you'll find three particularly stunning covered bridges, each with its own story and unique design, just waiting to be admired and photographed.

Snowy landscape with a white bridge over a winding creek.

Wooden covered bridge surrounded by autumn trees under a blue sky.

Gold Brook Covered Bridge

Also known as Emily’s Bridge, this bridge was built in 1844 and is the oldest Howe Truss bridge in Vermont. The bridge is famously said to be haunted by Emily’s ghost with reported sightings of ghostly apparitions under the moonlit sky. Located at the intersection of Gold Brook Road and Stowe Hollow Road, Emily’s Bridge can be accessed from Route 100 via Gold Brook Road.

Red covered bridge in a wooded area during autumn.

Brookdale Bridge

Located at one end of the Stowe Recreation Path, the Brookdale Bridge was built in 1964 and spans the West Branch Little River. This particular bridge is a “stringer” covered bridge, meaning it was made with stringers instead of traditional style trusses. Visitors can access the bridge via Brook Road off of Route 108. There is a small parking area for the recreation path on the left right before the covered bridge.

Red Covered Bridge

Built in 1896, the Red Covered Bridge is located in Morristown and is only a 10 minute drive from the Stowe village. The bridge carries Cole Hill Road across Sterling Brook and features an odd king post truss with a superimposed queen post system. Follow Route 100 out of Stowe heading towards Morrisville and take Stagecoach Road. Turn left on Sterling Valley Road and the bridge is located less than two miles on the right.