Bement Covered Bridge
(Approx. 6.4 miles)
This is the third bridge at this location. Tradition has it that Colonel Stephen H. Long, a Hopkinton native and a member of the U.S. Army Topographical Engineers, built the bridge entirely of hemlock. No evidence was found however to support or dispute the claim.
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Waterloo Covered Bridge
(Approx. 10.3 miles)
The structure was completely rebuilt in 1857 by Dutton Woods of Contoocook. It was rebuilt a second time in 1970, at a cost of $16,300 under the state Town Bridge Aid Program. Finally, the bridge was rehabilitated by the state in 1987 at a cost of $3,000.
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Mcdermott Covered Bridge
(Approx. 11.5 miles)
Three bridges previously stood on this site. They were built in 1790, 1814, and 1840 and were all of the pole and plank type. The current bridge, built in 1869, was of a type patented by Sanford Granger in 1833.
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Winslow State Park
(Approx. 12.4 miles)
Winslow State Park, is located on the northwest slope of Mt. Kearsarge in Wilmot, New Hampshire. The picnic area is on an 1,820-foot plateau with outstanding views of the White Mountains to the north and the taller of the southern and central Vermont peaks. Mt.
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Discover How to Find Your Way!
(Approx. 12.8 miles)
Discover how our ancestors learned to find their way Discover how our ancestors learned to find their way using what nature provides. Learn how to use the sun, moon, stars, and magnetism (compass). For ages 11 & older.
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Rollins State Park
(Approx. 12.9 miles)
Rollins State Park has picnicking, hiking and parking. Leashed pets are allowed.
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Henniker Covered Bridge
(Approx. 13.4 miles)
The Henniker bridge was built by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1972 using traditional methods. For example, the framed trusses were pulled across the river by a team of oxen.
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Story Land
(Approx. 16.5 miles) Top Attraction!
The children's theme park where fantasy lives! There's a smile and adventure around every corner at Story Land, the theme park geared for children from two to twelve, and their parents and grandparents.
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Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge
(Approx. 17.6 miles)
The Blacksmith Shop Bridge was built by James Tasker. The bridge was used by only one family and given its name because of its close proximity to a local blacksmith shop that once stood in an area know as Slab City.
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