Barre
Granite Capital of the World
Barre, Vermont
Find Barre wedged between Groton State Forest and the spine of the Green Mountains. The town is flanked by the world-famous Rock of Ages granite quarries and visitor center. Discover central Vermont’s history as a stone capital of the world in Barre’s walkable downtown.
Top 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.
Barre Opera House
This 1899 opera house is the cultural cornerstone of Barre.
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Three floors dedicated to local and contemporary visual arts.
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1,500 acres of diverse terrain for non-motorized use.
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The world’s largest dimension stone quarry offers tours and distinctive views.
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Take in Vermont’s history in a beautiful old brick building downtown.
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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.
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Located within a turn-of-the-century granite processing plant, this museum dives deep into stone history.
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Attraction Spotlight
Rock of Ages
The world’s largest operating deep hole, dimension quarry plunges nearly 600 feet deep. Offering tours, a gift shop, an outdoor granite bowling lane, and incredible views of mineralized green waters, this is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Event Spotlight
RockFire
Celebrating Barre’s colorful granite heritage, this elemental experience combines rock, water, fire, and art when the sun goes down. Experience candlelit trail walks with fire-lit art installations and live performance stages.
Transportation Options
For Barre
Local Transportation
- Enterprise Car Rental
- Find taxi service with Payless Taxi and Acrosstour Cab
- Green Mountain Transit provides bus service
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Trip planning resources with Barre’s local downtown organization.
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