Historic Bartlett Covered Bridge — Attraction in Bartlett

Built in 1850 to span the Saco River, this bridge employees the regionally common Paddleford Truss system, and represents the longest surviving single span length (about 180 feet) for this type. As with most of New Hampshire's covered bridges, this had the addition of laminated wooden arches in the 1920's to increase its load capacity, however this addition was short lived as the bridge was bypassed in 1939.

In 1965 the bridge was sold to an adjacent landowner, and has been in private ownership since. A gift shop was constructed inside the bridge (the aptly named "covered bridge gift shoppe"), and is part of the Covered Bridge Bed & breakfast.

Its interesting to note that this is the 2nd Paddleford truss that has been sold to private interests, the first being the circa 1867 Sanborn Covered Bridge in Lyndonville V.T. which was sold to the LynBurke Motel in 1961 and had a office...

This is a very cute gift shop. For tourist and locals alike. Fairly priced, lots of cute items to choose from. From yard/garden flags to Christmas ornaments to jams, there is a gift for everyone in this very adorable shop in a covered bridge! For the tourists you have a variety of tees, shirts, hats, stickers, magnetics, etc to choose from for a souvenir of your trip.

This is my first time coming here as an adult but I remember it from when I was a kid. So neat to see if still around. Definitely worth a visit! Especially if you're in need of some White Mountain, NH...

I drove past this place several times, but I wanted to check it out. It's super cute and looks like an actual cover bridge, which gives it a unique look and a gorgeous view before entering the store. They had a lot of options to choose from! I LOVE their sweaters (which were reasonably priced), which came with a T-shirt. They had gorgeous earrings, cute socks and pajamas, magnets, candy, decor, etc. I'm DEFINITELY coming back when I come to New Hampshire again. The cashiers were very sweet, which was...