Barre, Vermont travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".

5 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Barre

Hope Cemetery

Has tombstones of granite that are works of art and in some cases unique. Examples are a race car, soccer ball, a cube balanced on one corner, a biplane and a husband and wife that are side by side in bed overlooking the…

Vermont History Center

Vermont Granite Museum

Socialist Labor Party Hall National Historic Landmark

Barre Opera House

Barre Auditorium

Basketball arena.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 7°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Montpelier)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BTV Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, Burlington — 37 mi away. Directions
LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 41 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 116 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Vermont History Center, Barre Opera House, Socialist Labor Party Hall National Historic Landmark
Afternoon Barre Auditorium, Vermont Granite Museum

Day 2

Morning Hope Cemetery
Afternoon Rock of Ages Granite Quarry

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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See

See Hope Cemetery

📍 follow hwy 14 north - 175 Maple Ave🕒 Daily, dawn-dusk💲 Free☎ +1 802-476-6245⚠ Last checked Jul 2016 — confirm before you go

Maps

See Rock of Ages Granite Quarry

An active granite quarry over 600 feet (182 m) deep.

📍 773 Graniteville Rd🕒 Visitors center is open May to mid-September, Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-5PM. Closed July 4. Mid-September through mid-October, Mon-Sun 8:30AM-5PM💲 Free, tours additional☎ +1 802 476-3119

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