Sights+to+See

Sights to See in Connecticut
__ Bridges of Connecticut __

Connecticut has a variety of different types of bridges to visit. Visitors can explore these bridges by walking over them, driving over them or perhaps viewing and photographing them from afar.

One particularly interesting bridge is the [|Bascule Bridge] over the Mystic River. At different times in the day, this bridge will open up to allow tall ships to pass through.

Covered bridges are a historic part of Connecticut. The three most popular covered bridges are the [|West Cornwall Bridge], [|the Comstock Bridge], and the [|Bull's Bridge]. The West Cornwall Bridge and Bull's Bridge are located in Litchfield County which is known for its historical landmark areas. The Comstock Bridge is located in Hartford County in Colchester/East Hampton.

Another famous bridge is the Frog Bridge in [|Willimantic]which is officially known as the Thread City Crossing, and connects Routes 66 and 32. It reflects Willimantic's past role as thread capital and the [|Frog Battle of 1754]. The frogs of the bridge sit on giant spools of thread. During the winter months the frogs are adorned with red scarves to 'keep them warm'. It is quite a site to see the frogs guarding the bridge with their winter attire.

[|Willimantic] also has a historic pedestrian footbridge that is believed to be the only footbridge to span a river, a road and railroad track. The town boasts two granite arch bridges, one that has been converted into "The Bridge of Flowers."