Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee

The Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region is best knows for its many colleges and academies, Dartmouth being the most widely known. The Connecticut River also runs along the western edge of the region, allowing for many water-related activities. Things to See and Do Covered Bridges Cilleyville Bridge is located in Andover, NH (Merrimack County). Built in 1887, spanning Pleasant Brook. Located at the junction of State Route 11 and State Route 4A. Keniston Bridge is located in Andover, NH (Merrimack County). This bridge, built in 1882, spans the Blackwater River. Located south of US Route 4, 1 mile west of Andover Village. Bement Bridge is located in Bradford, NH (Merrimack County). Built in 1854, spanning the west branch of the Warner River. Located 1/4 mile north of intersection of State Routes 103 and 114 on Bradford Center Road. Blacksmith Shop Bridge is located in Cornish, NH (Sullivan County). This bridge, built in 1881, spans Mill Brook. Located 2 miles east of State Route 12A on Town House Road. Blow-Me-Down Bridge is located in Cornish, NH (Sullivan County). Built in 1877 and spans a deep gorge on the Blow-Me-Down Brook. Located south of State Route 12A, 1-1/2 miles southeast of Plainfield Village on Mill Road. Cornish-Windsor Bridge in Cornish, NH (Sullivan County) and Windsor, VT (Windsor County). Built in 1866 spanning the Connecticut River and the New Hampshire/Vermont state line. Located west of State Route 12A on Cornish Toll Bridge Road. Dingleton Hill Bridge is located in Cornish, NH (Sullivan County). This bridge, built in 1882, spans Mill Brook and is located 1 mile east of State Route 12A on Root Hill Road. McDermott Bridge is located in Langdon, NH (Sullivan County). Built in 1869. Spans the Cold River and is located north of State Route 123A, 2 miles north of Alstead Village. Prentiss Bridge is located in Langdon, NH (Sullivan County). This bridge was built in 1791 and spans Great Brook. Located 1/2 mile south of State Route 12A on Old Cheshire Turnpike. Packard Hill Bridge is located in Lebanon, NH (Grafton County). Built in 1991, spanning the Mascoma River. Located on Riverside Drive. Edgell Bridge is located in Lyme, NH (Grafton County). This bridge was built in 1885 and spans Clay Brook. Located 1 mile south of State Route 10, 2 miles south of Orford Village on River Road. Corbin Bridge is located in Newport, NH (Sullivan County). Built in ~1845 and spans the Croydon Branch of the Sugar River. Located west of State Route 10 on North Newport Road. Pier Bridge is located in Newport, NH (Sullivan County). This bridge was built in 1907 and spans the Sugar River. Located east of Chandler Station and west of State Route 103 on the Concord and Claremont Railroad line. Wright's Bridge is located in Newport, NH (Sullivan County). Built in 1906 and spans the Sugar River. Located 2 miles south of State Route 103 and 1/2 mile west of Chandler Station on the Concord and Claremont Railroad line. Meriden Bridge is located in Plainfield, NH (Sullivan County). This bridge was built in 1880 and spans Blood Brook. Located 1 mile northwest of State Route 120 on Colby Hill Road. Dalton Bridge is located in Warner, NH (Merrimack County). This bridge was built approximately 1853 and spans the Warner River. Located south of State Route 103 on Joppa Road. Waterloo Bridge is located in Warner, NH (Sullivan County). Built in 1840. The bridge spans the Warner River and is located south of State Route 103, 2 miles west of Warner Village on New Market Road. Museums Enfield Shaker Museum - Discover Shaker heritage at this museum and village. Scenic Drives Lake Sunapee Scenic Byway - From Sunapee, take Route 103 south to Warner and Rollings State Park. Take a drive up Kearsarge Mountain for a great view. This route is 25 miles. Route 12A from Claremont to West Lebanon. Route 103 & 11, Newbury to New London. Route 4, Salisbury to Danbury. Science & Nature Related Ruggles Mine - Explore the mountain and collect your own minerals and rock samples. Famous for its mica, Ruggles Mine is also rich with amethyst, rose quartz, and garnet. Drive to the top of Isinglass Mountain and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of adjacent valleys, forests, and mountains. The Fells: John Hay National Wildlife Refuge - Part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge system, The Fells offers many woodland trails and abundant wildlife.

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