GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Time-travel the Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County from Geneva-on-the-Lake
A 4-hour guided drive departing from The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake that visits up to 14 of northeast Ohio’s historic covered bridges; available to guests of The Lodge and locals.
Time-travel the Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County from Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Departing from The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, this four-hour guided drive threads through rolling hills and vineyards as a knowledgeable guide offers lively commentary on Ohio’s magical, colorful covered bridges — a direct passage into a bygone era in Ashtabula County.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up to 14 Bridges in a Single Afternoon
On this roughly four-hour excursion you can see as many as 14 of the county’s famed covered bridges; the exact number visited depends on how long is spent at each site.
A Concentration of Bridge Stories
Ashtabula County is now home to 19 famed covered bridges, each with its own history; the area also celebrates the annual Covered Bridge Festival the second full weekend every October.
From the Shortest to the 613-foot Longest
Stops include a range of spans — from very short covered crossings to the county’s longest covered bridge, which measures 613 feet — offering varied photographic and historical appeal.
What the day feels like
How the tour unfolds
You meet at The Lodge and set out on a four-hour countryside loop, pausing at selected covered bridges for history and photos. The guide provides lively commentary; the group makes one shopping and bathroom stop and one dinner stop along the way (purchases are not included). The number of bridges seen depends on time spent at each stop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is best for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is a four-hour outing; Ashtabula County bridges can be visited year-round, and the area hosts the Covered Bridge Festival the second full weekend every October.
Bring payment for any purchases during the shopping and dinner stops — purchases are not included with admission.
Advance reservations are required; the tour is available to guests of The Lodge and to local residents.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Covered Bridge Tour?
The tour is approximately four hours long.
How many bridges will we see?
You can see up to 14 bridges on the tour, but the number visited depends on how much time is spent at each bridge; no specific number is guaranteed.
Who can book the tour?
The tour is available to guests of The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake and to local residents; advance reservations are required.
Are meals included in the tour price?
No — the group makes one dinner stop but purchases at that stop (and any shopping stops) are not included with admission.
Will there be restroom access during the tour?
Yes — the itinerary includes one scheduled shopping and bathroom stop.
When is the Covered Bridge Festival?
The annual Covered Bridge Festival takes place the second full weekend every October.