The West Dummerston Covered Bridge crosses over the West River.  This two span town lattice truss bridge is typical of the covered bridges in Vermont and was built in 1872 by builder Celeb B. Lamson.

What sets the West Dummerston Covered Bridge apart from the many others in Vermont?  Well it is the longest still operational covered bridge in Vermont.  It is 271 feet long and 22 feet wide and what a sight to see!  This historic landmark was rebuilt in 1998 and is fully operational today.

The West Dummerston Covered Bridge is a treasure here in Southern Vermont and should not be missed.  One of the most frequently asked question we receive as innkeepers regarding covered bridges is…why are they covered?  Well, our research seems to indicate that the bridges were built covered to keep snow and ice off of them.  As you may know ice forms faster on a bridge than a road due to the cold air flowing under it, so that seems to us to be a reasonable answer, but of course there are several theories out there.  Today they are mostly preserved for historical significance.

The best part about this gorgeous architectural structure is that it is only minutes from Brattleboro, VT.  Which of course makes it a just a short drive from our B&B, Forty Putney Road. So weather you are interested in the covered bridges of Vermont, or just taking a scenic drive down route 30, be sure to pause and cross over the Dummerston Covered Bridge, as travelers have been doing for over 130 years.

We have started up a video beer blog at HereForTheBeer.com. Amy and I have always enjoyed trying new things and have developed an appreciation of good beer together.  Those of you who have stayed with us at our Inn probably already knew about our love of microbrews, as we have a small pub of our own with over 30 to chose from.   Of course, if you haven’t stayed with us, what are you waiting for!

When we met we knew very little about the world of beers, but over the last 5 years or so that has certainly changed.  We have sampled hundreds of beers and can not wait to sample the next couple hundred.  We are at the point that we plan nearly every vacation around good beer and often take day and weekend trips just to visit beer bars, brew pubs and microbreweries.  What we have found through our travels is that beer is often located in really awesome towns and cities.  We always consider ourselves lucky to have found some of these gems.

That’s what this new site is all about.  Sharing our beer travels and experiences and learning more about beer with each trip.

So if you share our passion for beer, be sure to check out our new site and watch for more great beer videos there.

Of course, if you are looking for a great getaway WITH great beer, be sure to check out our Brattlboro Vermont Inn (Brattleboro is also the home of the legendary McNeils Brewery for you fellow beer geeks) and spend a night or two with us!