If you think bridges are just boring ways to get from point A to point B, Georgia is about to change your mind.
All across the state, you’ll find walkable bridges with epic views, cool history, and even a few that gently sway while you walk.
Some sit high above roaring waterfalls, some cross peaceful rivers deep in the forest, and others take you right through charming towns or historic spots that feel frozen in time.
These are the 7 prettiest bridges in Georgia that you can walk across.
1. Tallulah Gorge Suspension Bridge
Tallulah Gorge Bridge sits high above Tallulah Gorge in Tallulah Gorge State Park, about 1.5-2 hours from Atlanta, and gives you a jaw-dropping view of the 1,000-foot-deep canyon below.
This narrow suspension bridge spans about 200 feet across the gorge and sways just a little as you walk across, adding a tiny thrill to the insane views of waterfalls and rocky cliffs all around.
To get to it, you’ll hike down approximately 300 stairs (your legs will feel it), but the view from the middle of the bridge is 100% worth it.
The place is especially beautiful in fall when the leaves explode with color.
2. Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
If you’re up for more adventure, the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge is another stunner that totally deserves a spot on your bridge bucket list.
It’s the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi River at 270 feet long, floating over the clear, rushing waters of the Toccoa River deep in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
To reach it, you’ll need to take a short hike from the parking area on Forest Service Road 816.
Once you’re there, the peaceful river views and gentle sway of the bridge make it feel like you’re walking through a storybook.
3. Amicalola Falls Bridge
Next up is the Amicalola Falls Bridge, and this one comes with a serious wow-factor as it takes you right in front of Georgia’s tallest waterfall.
You’ll find it about halfway up the Amicalola Falls staircase trail, where the bridge crosses in front of the 729-foot-high falls, so water crashes down around you as you cross.
There are 604 stairs to tackle to get to this spot, but standing on the bridge with mist in the air and the roar of the falls in front of you is pure magic.
4. Historic Roswell Mill Covered Bridge
Next up is the Historic Roswell Mill Covered Bridge, which brings all the cozy, old-timey vibes.
It crosses over Vickery Creek in Old Mill Park, just a few minutes from downtown Roswell, and it’s made in a classic wood design that gives total photo-op energy.
Nearby, there’s a 25-foot waterfall and the remains of the 1850s Roswell Mill, so you get a mix of nature and history all in one super walkable spot.
5. Washington W. King Bridge
And if you’re near Stone Mountain, you’ve got to check out the Washington W. King Bridge, which is both pretty and packed with history.
Built in 1891 over the Oconee River by Washington W. King (the son of famous bridge builder Horace King), this 151-foot covered bridge was moved to Stone Mountain Park in the 1960s and now stretches across a quiet section of Stone Mountain Lake.
It’s all wooden beams and lattice sides, and walking through it feels like stepping into Georgia’s past.
6. Historic Watson Mill Covered Bridge
If you want to walk across the longest covered bridge in Georgia, head to Historic Watson Mill Bridge in Watson Mill Bridge State Park.
This 229-foot wooden bridge was built in 1885 and stretches across the South Fork of the Broad River, with big windows along the sides so you can peek out at the water while you cross.
There’s even a shallow section of the river right under the bridge where people wade and picnic in the summer, so bring water shoes and snacks if you’re down to hang out after your stroll.
7. Freedom Bridge (Fifth Street Pedestrian Bridge)
Last stop is the Freedom Bridge in Augusta, also known as the Fifth Street Pedestrian Bridge, and it’s the perfect way to end your bridge-hopping adventure.
This one’s totally different from the rest.
It’s wide, modern, and lit up with colorful LED lights at night as it stretches across the Savannah River on a 1,201-foot long pedestrian walkway.
Once a vehicle bridge, it reopened in 2022 just for walkers and bikers, and now it’s a super fun place to walk, take in river views, and catch an awesome sunset over the water.
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