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Montpelier: This, Vermont's
capital city, is also this nation's smallest capital city. It is so
unassuming that the gold-domed statehouse takes you by surprise. When the
Republic of Vermont became the 14th state, Montpelier had a population of
113. History
Our Citizen Legislature still fathers precedent setting law. We still have a Town Meeting form of government, no billboards within the state, and no McDonalds in our capital city. Need we say more about the people of Vermont and those who walk the halls of our statehouse? This magnificent statehouse with its marble floors is a fitting tribute to the rugged people of this state, past and present. Experience it for yourself - Monday - Friday, 10am - 3:30pm, July through mid-October, guided tours are available every 30 minutes, free of charge.
While in town you may also want to check out the performance schedule at the Lost Nations Theater and tour this nation's oldest Maple Sugar Works - Maple Sugar Works of Morse Farm. And, in nearby Graniteville [See Below] you'll find the world's largest granite quarry.
Drive a few city blocks in any
direction and you're back in rural Vermont. Take I-89 west and you'll be
on the shores of Lake Champlain in no time. Head east on I-89 toward I-91
and you'll enjoy views second to none! In fact, whichever way you go it
will be a treat to the eye. You might want to check out our Places
of Interest and Calendar
of Events before heading out!
> Visitor
Guidebooks
> Vermont
Atlas [Maps]
> Hiking
Guidebooks
> Bicycling
Guidebooks
> Index
- Vermont Books
Barre: True? History states that Barre was named by the winner of a
fist fight to name the city. How
did Barre get its name? Ah yes, in the early days life in Barre was
never dull... and, it had a dark side back then. Check
it out!
Today Barre is probably best known for its Rock of Ages Granite Quarry [World's Largest] located just southeast of the city in Graniteville. Sheer cliffs descend 475 feet to the quarry floor, and visitors are welcome. See Attractions & Places of Interest.
Nearby Towns & Villages:
Adamant, Berlin, East Barre, East Montpelier, Graniteville,
Middlesex, Moretown, North Montpelier, Orange, Putnamville, Riverton,
Shady Rill, South Barre, Websterville, West Berlin, Worcester. See
Area Map.
Listings Are In Alphabetical Order
Barre Opera House (Central
Vermont)
Description: Performances April Through Mid-October
Location: North Main Street
Town: Barre
Phone: 802-476-8188
Bragg Farm & Sugarhouse (Central
Vermont)
Description: A Traditional Family Operated Sugarhouse. Tours & Tastings.
Location: Route 14
Town: East Montpelier
Phone: 802-223-5757
Morse
Farm Maple
Sugar Works
[Central Vermont]
Description:
Open
daily year-round.
Free sugar house tours and tasting, multimedia displays in a real woodshed
theater, a nature trail, country store, and an outdoor Vermont farm life
museum make up the Morse Farm experience. And, sprinkled throughout, are
whimsical carved folk-life characters created by Burr Morse.
Online
Store
Location: 1168
County Road, Montpelier
Ph: 802-223-2740
New England Culinary Institute (Central
Vermont)
Description: In 2004 named Best Cooking School by the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
Location: 250 Main Street
Town: Montpelier
Phone: 802-223-6324
Vermont Historical Society Museum (Central
Vermont)
Description: Fascinating Displays, Relics, More
Location: State Street
Town: Montpelier
Phone: 802-828-2291
Vermont Statehouse (Central
Vermont)
Description: Impressive, Beautiful, Great History,Tours
Location: State Street
Town: Montpelier
Phone: 802-828-2228
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