Historic Downtown

Barre

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

Granite Capital of the World

Barre, Vermont

Find Barre 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.

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.

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.

Barre Opera House

This 1899 opera house is the cultural cornerstone of Barre.

America’s Largest Zipper

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

Millstone Trails

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

Vermont Granite Museum

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

Vermont Historical Society Museum

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

An outdoor fire burns among large pillars in the woods at night.

A performance takes place next to an outdoor fire at night.

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.

RockFire