Things to do & places to visit in Swanzey, New Hampshire, United States

Swanzey city in New Hampshire, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 19:45.

Top things to do

• Bridges
• Historic Sites
• Breweries

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Carleton bridge (14 reviews)
   - Great historical value!
   Historic Sites
   
   
   The bridge itself is unremarkable compared to several other bridges in the area - but is set apart by its history! The construction used a very old “truss bridge” method and is the only one in NH built this way. The current bridge was built back in 1869, but supposedly there has been a bridge in that location since 1789! The surrounding area is gorgeous, especially during fall! Some great photo ops from inside the bridge! It’s a small bridge way out on a country road - easy to find - all I had to do was plug in the name or the bridge into google maps and it found it (don’t use Apple Maps though bc it couldn’t find it). There’s a small area off to the side for parking as well. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Slate Covered Bridge (24 reviews)
   - Rebuilt after a Disastrous Fire
   Historic Sites • Bridges
   
   
   The original Slate Covered Bridge dates to 1862 and was named after a local family. Unfortunately, this magnificent bridge measuring 122 feet long was destroyed by arson in 1993. The present bridge was rebuilt in 2001. Kudos to the locals for rebuilding and preserving the history of Swanzy, NH. This bridge is only one of six covered bridges that cross the Ashuelot River and lie within a few miles of each other. Friends and I made a point of visiting the bridges while staying in New Hampshire a few weeks ago. Bridges are beautiful - all! Enjoy. See more..
   
3. 4.5 West LA Beer Company (2 reviews)
   - Here's a little gem!
   Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
   
   
   The rustic tasting room of this small, artisan brewery in Swanzey has rotating craft beers and an artful and relaxing atmosphere. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Sawyers Crossing Bridge (2 reviews)
   - Incredible view from inside the bridge!
   Bridges
   
   
   This is another lovely covered bridge in the area, but what set it apart imo is the picturesque view from inside, especially in the fall foliage! The view of a bucolic red barn surrounded by the trees is framed by the bridge entrance. The current bridge was “reconstructed” back in 1859 - but some internet research indicated that the original bridge was built all the way back in 1771!! There’s a sizable parking area with some seating near the river. Lots of easy hiking to get good shots around the bridge as well. It was easy to find - I just plugged the name of the bridge into google maps and there it was! Led me right to it - but basically it’s off Route 10 at the end of Matthews Road. It was the first of about 6 bridges in the area that I toured - all very close together and all beautiful in their own unique ways! Highly recommend! See more..