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Road Trip Iowa: Covered Bridges Scenic Byway

Part of PBS's series "Road Trip Iowa," this itinerary introduces you to the Covered Bridges Scenic Byway's historic sites, unique attractions and stunning scenery. Email it to yourself to save time on planning your next family road trip. 

This route leads to all seven of the famous bridges, most of which are in and around Winterset. See below for a map explanation:

  • Point B - Hogback Covered Bridge (1879 Hogback Bridge Rd.)
  • Point C - Cedar Covered Bridge (1874 Nature Ct.)
  • Point D - Roseman Covered Bridge (2451 Elderberry Ave.)
  • Point E - Cutler-Donahue Covered Bridge (300 S 9th St.)
  • Point F - Holliwell Covered Bridge (123 Holliwell Bridge Rd.)
  • Point G - Imes Covered Bridge (500 E Main St., St. Charles)
 
 

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