What to do and see in Massachusetts, United States: The Best Bridges

October 3, 2021 Mollie Coke

Discover the best top things to do in Massachusetts, United States including Uncle Tim's Bridge, Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge, Bridge of Flowers, Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge, Stockbridge Grist Mill, French King Bridge, Bissell Covered Bridge, Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, Cape Cod Canal Railway Bridge, Gilbertville Covered Bridge.
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1. Uncle Tim's Bridge

East Commercial Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
5%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 21 reviews

Uncle Tim's Bridge

Reviewed By Wander555899

This walk is always scenic. You can spot turtles, fish, Herons and other wildlife while crossing this beautiful foot bridge that takes you to downtown Wellfleet.

2. Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge

174 Liberty St Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, MA 01742-1705 +1 978-369-6993 http://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
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0%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 715 reviews

Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge

The "shot heard round the world," which signaled the start of the Revolutionary War, was fired from this spot.

Reviewed By KarenV87 - Tampa, United States

This was the highlight of our visit to Concord. The origination of the phrase "the shot heard round the world" from the Concord Hymn as told by Ralph Waldo Emerson's family who lived in the house known as the Old Manse. You can see the house and the bridge as you enter the site. There's also a grave of the British soldiers who died in the battle. There is a verse from James Russell Lowell's poem "Lines" inscribed in the memorial plaque. It gave me chills reading the following: They came three thousand miles and died, to keep the past upon its throne: Unheard, beyond the ocean tide, their English Mother made her moan. There is also a famous statue called "The Minute Man" and a memorial obelisk at the foot of the North Bridge. You'll also see lots of wildlife. We had our first chipmunk sighting on the wall near the grave of the British soldiers. They are so cute! You might even see a wild turkey. It's just a great place to visit for nature or history.

3. Bridge of Flowers

Shelburne Falls, MA http://www.bridgeofflowersmass.org
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
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0%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 639 reviews

Bridge of Flowers

Bring your camera when you visit this former trolley bridge, which is a flower garden ablaze with color.

Reviewed By 877jacquif

What to do with an unused trolley bridge? Turn it into a garden of course, and plant it up with the most gorgeous flowers and plants. This bridge is beautiful and worth a visit if you are in the area. There are also some great art and gift shops nearby so you won’t be sorry if you stop off in Shelburne Falls for an hour or two.

4. Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge

Lyonsville Road, Colrain, MA
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge

5. Stockbridge Grist Mill

6 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066-3745
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Stockbridge Grist Mill

6. French King Bridge

Erving, MA
Excellent
52%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

French King Bridge

7. Bissell Covered Bridge

Charlemont, MA
Excellent
29%
Good
71%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Bissell Covered Bridge

8. Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge

I-93, Boston, MA http://www.leonardpzakimbunkerhillbridge.org/
Excellent
49%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 112 reviews

Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge

Reviewed By EasternCanada - Quebec City, Canada

This fairly new bridge is spectacular in its design. Talking pictures from the TD Garden is ideal to capture this magnificent architectural structure.

9. Cape Cod Canal Railway Bridge

33 Canal Service Rd, Buzzards Bay, Bourne, MA 02532-3423
Excellent
64%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
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1%
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Cape Cod Canal Railway Bridge

Reviewed By annes9232016 - Shawnee, United States

Without any advance planning we decided to make a reservation on the Cape Cod Canal Train. And, I am so glad we did. We were able to secure seats in the first class car which was great as it was not very full and due to that we could view both the left and right windows. It was so fun to watch the Canal Railway Bridge rise up to allow a huge ship to pass through. This bridge is quite an artful piece the way it is constructed and used. Once the boat had been cleared we were able to start moving on the train. They have lunch tours and dinner tours, but, we were right in the middle of the afternoon so we ordered snacks! There was a narrator on the train who regaled us with historic information along with calling special sites to view. And the views were spectacular including salt marshes, cranberry bogs, vegetation and the like. Back at the station we took a walk along the canal that was beautiful.

10. Gilbertville Covered Bridge

Old Gilbertville Rd. and Bridge St., Gilbertville, MA 01031
Excellent
36%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Gilbertville Covered Bridge

Reviewed By JazzPlus3

This bridge spans the Ware River in the village of Gilbertville, an old mill section in Ware and Hardwick.It was originally built in 1886 and has had major reconstruction to repair structural problems. It is 137 feet long and 25 feet wide, allowing for only a single lane of traffic. Note: If you are planning to visit the Quabbin Reservoir Park, this interesting stop is just a few minutes away.

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