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They're romantic, they're picturesque, and they're the perfect places to visit when the leaves begin to fall. Pack a picnic and enjoy the old-fashioned charm of Pennsylvania's many covered bridges. You can find them all over the Commonwealth, but some of the very best are concentrated in the Dutch Country Roads Region. We've selected several for you to explore on this three-day roadtrip, but feel free to take your time and drive along the back roads in search of more! After all, autumn is the ideal time for a leisurely drive in the country.
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>>This is it - the world capital of covered bridges. There are literally more of these historic structures in Lancaster County than almost anywhere else, so we've done our best to pick out a few that you can see during a day's drive. First up is Zook's Mill Bridge, built in 1849. This bridge was one of the few to survive Hurricane Agnes in 1972; look for the high-water sign! Next, find your way to Landis Mill Bridge. an unusual example of multiple kingpost truss construction (the others are mostly Burr truss bridges). Kurtz's Mill Bridge is next. Originally known as Isaac Baer's Mill Bridge, it was built over the Conestoga River in 1876 and moved to Lancaster County Central Park after Hurricane Agnes. This beautiful bridge is a typical Lancaster County covered bridge, and the setting is spectacular. Finally, visit both the Sporting Hill Bridge and Siegrist's Mill Bridge - both offer picture-postcard autumn views.
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Adams County
We all know why Gettysburg is important, but we sometimes forget that ordinary people lived ordinary lives here at the epicenter of Civil War history. Covered bridges were (and sometimes still are) part of everyday transportation. You can drive across the Jack's Mountain Bridge to get a feel for what life was like back in the day. It's the only covered bridge in Adams County open to vehicular traffic. Built in 1894, it's a good example of Burr truss construction. Heike's Bridge is next. This well-maintained bridge is on private property, so you can see it only from the road, but it's worth finding. The Sachs Bridge is your final stop today. This bridge is said to have been used for troop movements during the Civil War; it's located in a park near the Gettysburg monuments.
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Franklin County
>>>>Both of our stops today are near Greencastle, a charming small town south of historic Chambersburg. You'll enjoy the drive through the fall foliage on your way to Andersons Mill Bridge, set in a rustic environment that's perfect for picture-taking. This bridge across Licking Creek was built in 1883; it is open to light vehicular traffic. Martin's Mill Bridge is where your roadtrip ends. Built in 1849 (and repaired after Hurricane Agnes), this is Pennsylvania's second-longest covered bridge. Due to its town lattice truss construction, it's quite different from the other bridges you've seen. Be sure to take plenty of photos for comparison!
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