Let’s go on a day trip today, Missouri! We’ve got so many enchanting places to explore in Missouri that deciding where to go next can be quite the challenge. While we can’t go wrong with a road trip in Missouri, sometimes we just don’t have the time to get away.  That’s when a day trip is perfect. A day trip to the covered bridges in Missouri, for example, offers a glimpse into the state’s rich past, making them an ideal day-trip destination.

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Only four covered bridges remain in Missouri, all within 334 miles. The day trip tallies, without taking stops and traffic into consideration, nearly six hours. You may even want to make it an overnight if you're not up for that much driving in one day. The itinerary makes either the perfect day trip or one of the most unique road trips in Missouri.
1. Locust Creek Covered Bridge – Laclede
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Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site, 16597 Dart Rd, Laclede, MO 64651, USA
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Spanning 151 feet, Locust Creek Covered Bridge earns the distinction as the longest-covered bridge in Missouri. You can reach the historic covered bridge, which dates back to 1858, by setting off on the easy one-mile Locust Creek Covered Bridge Trail. Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Head over to the official website of Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Park.

Explore the Locust Creek Covered Bridge in this video from My Corner Online:
2. Union Covered Bridge – Paris
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Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site, 20700 Monroe County Road 962, Paris, MO 65275, USA
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Our next stop takes us to Union Covered Bridge in Monroe County near Paris. The historic covered bridge, which opened in 1871, sits in Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site. It is the lone Burr Arch Truss-style bridge remaining in Missouri. Check out the official website of Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site for more information.
3. Sandy Creek Covered Bridge – Hillsboro
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Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site, 9090 Old Lemay Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, MO 63050, USA
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Sandy Creek Covered Bridge provides an idyllic backdrop for a leisurely picnic by the nearby creek (especially if you're visiting during the warmer months). You'll have a short, .02-mile walk to the covered bridge that opened in 1872. Stroll across the covered bridge (vehicles are not permitted), where you can take photos. Stop by the official website of Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site for more information.

Let's travel to see the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge in this video from Donde Podemos Ir:
4. Burfordville Covered Bridge – Burfordville
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Burfordville Covered Bridge, 317 State Hwy HH, Burfordville, MO 63739, USA
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The oldest covered bridge in Missouri - Burfordville Covered Bridge - is our final stop. The historic bridge opened in 1858. Back in its heyday, the covered bridge protected travelers, specifically in carriages, from the rain and the snow. Today, you can walk through the covered bridge then take a tour of the Bollinger Mill. Visit the official website of Bollinger Mill State Historic Site to learn more.

Take a road trip to the Burfordville Covered Bridge at the Bollinger Mill State Historical site in this video from Retired and RoadTripping:

If you had previously wondered how many covered bridges are in Missouri, you can now wow your friends with your knowledge of state history. To make your covered bridges road trip extra special how about renting an RV from RVShare?

Have you ever been to any of these covered bridges in Missouri? Are there any covered bridges near you? Let us know in the comments!

If you’re a bit of a daredevil, walk across Grand Auglaize Swinging Bridge at Lake Ozark State Park.

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What are some of the most enchanting places in Missouri?

Some of the most enchanting places in Missouri include:

 

Anyone who lives in, or who has traveled through, Missouri knows just how gorgeous it is – from the landscape to the many natural wonders dotted throughout. For one of the most enchanting and beautiful springs in the state, make your way to Ha Ha Tonka Spring, at Ha Ha Tonka State Park. It boasts some of the most beautiful blue water you might ever see. While you’re at the park, hike to the ruins of Ha Ha Tonka Castle. Elephant Rocks State Park, on the other hand, boasts granite rock formations that date back billions of years while Meramec Caverns belongs on every bucket list. That’s just a taste of the many enchanting places in Missouri that are just waiting to be explored.

Are there any good road trips in Missouri?

Some of the best road trips in Missouri include:

 

Any good road trips in Missouri? You’ll find some of the best. If you’re a fan of natural wonders, follow the natural wonders road trip that leads to such breathtaking destinations as Marvel Cave, Grand Gulf State Park, and Clifty Creek Natural Bridge. However, if you’re up for a spooky road trip, you can’t go wrong on a journey to the most haunted places in Missouri. You’ll visit such spine-tingling sites as Jesse James Farm & Museum, Missouri State Penitentiary, and Lemp Mansion. Go chasing waterfalls on a waterfall road trip in Missouri that will lead you to gorgeous cascades in Hickory Canyons as well as Mina Sauk Falls and Rocky Falls.

Where can I find the best historic places in Missouri?

Some of the best historic places in Missouri include:

 

Missouri is well-known for its rich history. You’ll find a full menu of historic places in Missouri, including its many historical landmarks that are well worth a visit. Any Missourian, of course, will recognize the Gateway Arch, and most of us have undoubtedly been to the top. Graham Cave in Montgomery County is well worth a visit, and a stroll through Missouri Botanical Garden is perfect any time of the year. Visit Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, too, to learn more about one of Missouri’s most famous native sons.

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