FARMERS' MARKETS -- Each one is unique and full of bargains you don't want to miss out on. No matter what you're looking for, you're sure to find it at one of Central Vermont's Farmers' Markets! HISTORIC WALKING TOURS -- Central Vermont's cities and villages are filled with historic and architecturally significant buildings. Montpelier, Barre and Waterbury have brochures for self-guided tours of downtown buildings. ROCK OF AGES
QUARRY -- The world's largest granite
quarry, located southeast of Barre. Sheer cliffs descend 475
feet to quarry floor below. Tourist center describes the process
which transforms this gray stone into beautiful monuments and
sculpture which endures for centuries. Shuttle tours Mon. - Fri. BRAGG FARM SUGAR HOUSE -- For a free tour of an old-fashioned sugar house or a walk through the woods where nearly 2,000 buckets collect sap. On Route 14 north in East Montpelier. Gift shop offers a selection of local handicrafts, specialty foods and cheeses. Mail order available. Open daily, year-round. VERMONT STATE HOUSE -- The Capitol is the pride of Vermont. Its gold-leaf dome (real gold) shines brightly against the wooded hillside in downtown Montpelier. The interior is adorned with marble floors, spiral staircases and finely carved wood trim. Tours of this magnificent building are available during the summer months and fall foliage. Closed Sundays. USS MONTPELIER
MUSEUM - Montpelier, the birth place
of Admiral George Dewey, has been a sea town without shores since
the 1800's. The ships that have carried the City's name, served
our country well, achieving highest honors, both above and beneath
the waves. Montpelier is proud of its Naval Tradition and those
who have served on them. Museum presents the ships and thier
history. City Hall, Montpelier, regular business hours. HUBBARD
PARK & TOWER -- Wooded park of
180 acres with walk-in off Terrace Street, just blocks from the
Capitol. Haven for picnics and nature walks. Fifty-foot stone
observation tower, city's highest point, provides spectacular
view of surrounding countryside. CAMP MEADE MILITARY MUSUEM -- Located of I-89, Exit 9 in Middlesex, the musuem is a military history park featuring Depression era and world War II exhibit. Displayed on the grounds are antique military vehicles ranging from a Horwitzer, Half-Track and Sabre Jet. The site was formerly a 1930's Civilian Conservation Corp Camp. COLD HOLLOW
CIDER MILL -- A working apple cider
mill which hosts 200,000 guests a year. Watch the apples being
pressed into cider. In addition the mill has its own specialty
bakery. Although apple delicacies dominate, a variety of taste-tempters
are available. On Route 100 six miles north of Waterbury. CAMEL'S HUMP STATE PARK -- In the northern half of Vermont's Green Mountains, Camel's Hump is easily recognized by its unique double-humped profile. The park allows for hiking, camping, and some great views. LITTLE
RIVER STATE PARK -- Central Vermont's
largest camping area. There are swimming beaches, play areas,
a boat launch, ball field, and miles of hiking trails. Also,
it is centrally located for many other attractions in Central
Vermont. WARREN AIRPORT -- Launch site for gliders and hot air balloons, this tiny airport is a hub of summer activity in the Mad River Valley, and the home base of Sugarbush Soaring. 802-496-2290 OUTDOOR RECREATION -- A wide variety of outdoor summer activies is available. A click here will provide an overview and links to more information. THUNDER ROAD SPEEDWAY -- The Nation's Site of Excitement is Barre's short-track, high-banked, motor speedway. Racing street stock, Flying Tigers ACT Late Models, and an annual NASCAR Busch North Series/ACT Late Model doubleheader. Racing most Thursday evenings and some Sundays spring through fall. Affordable family entertainment. USS MONTPELIER
MUSEUM -- Montpelier, the birth place
of Admiral George Dewey, has been a sea town without shores since
the 1800's. The ships that have carried the City's name, served
our country well, achieving highest honors, both above and beneath
the waves. Montpelier is proud of its Naval Tradition and those
who have served. CV chamber / P.O. Box 336 / Barre, Vermont 05641 1-877-887-3678 or CVermont1 @ AOL.com In conjunction with: Sugarbush chamber of Commerce / P.O. Box 173 / Waitsfield Vt 05673 1-800-82-VISIT |
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