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Gold Brook Covered Bridge

A sight in Stowe, Vermont, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Gold Brook Covered Bridge in Stowe, Vermont
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Why go

Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Vermont, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Green Mountain Inn, 1.8 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Stowe
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Vermont. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Green Mountain Inn

    Inn on Stowe's Main Street since 1833, with fireplaces in many rooms and the Whip Bar & Grill downstairs.

    Stay · Stowe · 1.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum

    Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.

    Sight · Stowe · 1.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Stowe Community Church

    White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.

    Sight · Stowe · 1.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Alchemist Brewery

    Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.

    Drinks · 3.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Stowe Recreation Path

    5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.

    Activity · 3.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    von Trapp Brewing Bierhall

    The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.

    Drinks · Stowe · 3.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Gold Brook Covered Bridge is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Vermont

2 more curated sights in Vermont. See the full Vermont guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Vermont run from 24°F in January to 77°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Gold Brook Covered Bridge itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Vermont from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vermont weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Covered Bridge Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Coordinates
44.44038, -72.67987
Destination
Vermont

Gold Brook Covered Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Gold Brook Covered Bridge?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Gold Brook Covered Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Gold Brook Covered Bridge?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Park on the shoulder and walk in; it is an active road.

Is Gold Brook Covered Bridge free?

Yes, we list Gold Brook Covered Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Gold Brook Covered Bridge?

Gold Brook Covered Bridge is at Covered Bridge Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Gold Brook Covered Bridge?

Gold Brook Covered Bridge appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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