If you’re traveling through the Northeast Kingdom, especially if you’re on a tour of Vermont’s covered bridges, don’t overlook the quaint town of Cabot. Just outside of downtown, find the AM Foster Covered Bridge. Take in the stunning long Green Mountain views as the backdrop to this bridge. It also boasts an unusual placement in a farm field, you’ll want to see… This is not one of the oldest or longest covered bridges in the state. In fact, it’s only 45-feet long. It is, though, one of the most photographed and most picturesque.

The History of the AM Foster Covered Bridge

The A.M. Foster Covered Bridge was designed and built by Richard Spaulding in 1998 after purchasing this parcel of land, part of his Maple Glen Farm. Alanso Merrill (AM) Foster, his grandfather, had owned the farm previously. Spaulding attended the one-room school room just down from the bridge – another sight to see.

The covered bridge itself is built over a pond that’s fed by a natural spring on the property, rather than for a true functional reason. This gives it a truly unique placement in the field compared to many Vermont covered bridges.

The AM Foster Bridge is a replica of the 1890 Orton Covered Bridge over the Winooski River in Marshfield, Vermont, yet is a modern construction and made of .

How to Find the AM Foster Covered Bridge

The widely photographed AM Foster Covered bridge is just outside of downtown Cabot on Cabot Plains Road, across from the Cabot Plains cemetery. From downtown Cabot, drive to Cabot Plains Road and pass Burtt’s Apple Orchard. Continue up the well-maintained dirt road, pass a white one-room school house, and the AM Foster Covered Bridge will be on your right – across from the gates to the cemetery.

Other Things to Do When Exploring Cabot, Vermont

The AM Foster Covered Bridge is just up the road from Burtt’s Apple Orchard, a must-stop for pick-your-own pumpkins, apples and pears, along with a corn maze and delicious cider donuts. It’s a stunning spot for an orchard and a favorite for those with kids.

After photographing the bridge’s beauty, venture into Cabot’s idyllic village. Visit Harry’s Hardware, a hardware store and taproom all in one. Since 1896, Harry’s location has been selling hardware and has been a hub for community in Cabot. They also hold cribbage tournaments, live music sessions and host a mobile pizza kitchen for pizza nights.

Get outside and take a hike through the nearby Cabot Trails for more of the Northeast Kingdom’s best views. The Cabot Trails are diverse in length and difficulty. They’re comprised of the McQueeney trails, Talbert Farm trails, and Multi-purpose trails, where dogs are allowed leashed or under voice control. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail also runs through Cabot.

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