Historic Downtown

Barre

Building line a town street with cars on a sunny, warm day.

Granite Capital of the World

Barre, Vermont

Find Barre in Vermont’s Capital region wedged between Groton State Forest and the spine of the Green Mountains. Discover central Vermont’s history as a stone capital of the world in Barre’s walkable downtown.

Featured Attractions

Downtown Barre is set in stone. From the world’s deepest dimension granite quarry, open for tours, to a walkable downtown decorated with stone sculptures, exploring Barre is a deep dive into Vermont history.

Vermont Historical Society Museum

Take in Vermont’s history in a beautiful old brick building downtown.

America’s Largest Zipper

This 74-foot-long zipper is called “Unzipping the Earth,” unfurling off North Main Street.

Thunder Road Speedbowl

A high-banked, paved short-track speedway for stock car racing is a highlight of Barre’s sports scene.

Studio Place Arts

Three floors dedicated to local and contemporary visual arts.

Millstone Trails

1,500 acres of diverse terrain for non-motorized use.

Barre Opera House

This 1899 opera house is the cultural cornerstone of Barre.

Vermont Granite Museum

Located within a turn-of-the-century granite processing plant, this museum dives deep into stone history.

Event Spotlight

Barre Heritage Festival

Honoring Barre’s diverse artisan history, this festival celebrates what makes Barre vibrant, past and present. With live music, food, family activities, a festive parade, and fireworks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The annual festival runs the fourth weekend of each July.

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