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1. Hope Cemetery
Montpelier's regional rival, Barre, the "Granite Capital of the World," may lack the polish and pedigree of the state capital, but it's home to this gorgeous cemetery filled with superbly crafted tombstones by master stonecutters. A few embrace the avant-garde, while others take defined shapes like a race car, a biplane, and a soccer ball.
201 Maple Ave., Barre, Vermont, 05641, USA802-476--6245 -
2. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
With eight generations of sugaring, the Morses may be the oldest maple family in existence, so you're sure to find an authentic experience at their farm. Burr Morse---a local legend---heads up the operation now, along with his son Tom. More than 5,000 trees produce the sap used for syrup (you can sample all the grades), candy, cream, and sugar—all sold in the gift shop. Grab a maple creemee (soft-serve ice cream), take a seat on a swing, and stay awhile. Surrounding trails offer pleasant strolls in summer and prime cross-country skiing in winter.
1168 County Rd., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA800-242–2740Sight Details
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3. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
FactoryThe 30-minute tours at the famous brand's factory are unabashedly corny and only skim the surface of the behind-the-scenes goings-on, but this flaw is almost forgiven when the samples are dished out. To see the machines at work, visit on a weekday but call ahead to confirm if they will indeed be in operation.
1281 Waterbury–Stowe Rd., 1 mile north of I–89, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, USA802-846–1500Sight Details
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4. Hubbard Park
Rising behind the Vermont State House and stretching 196 acres, this heavily forested park offers locals (and their happy, leash-free dogs) miles of pretty trails and wildlife to enjoy. On its highest peak is a romantic stone tower that looks out to 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.
400 Parkway St., Montpelier, Vermont, USA802-223--7335-Montpelier Parks departmentSight Details
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5. Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
Attractions here range from the awe-inspiring (the quarry resembles the Grand Canyon in miniature) to the mildly ghoulish (you can consult a directory of tombstone dealers throughout the country) to the whimsical (an outdoor granite bowling alley). At the crafts center, skilled artisans sculpt monuments and blast stone, while at the quarries themselves, workers who clearly earn their pay cut 25-ton blocks of stone from the sheer 475-foot walls. (You may recognize these walls from a chase scene in the 2009 Star Trek movie.)
558 Graniteville Rd., Graniteville, Vermont, 05654, USA802-476–3119Sight Details
Rate Includes: Guided tours $7, Closed Sun. and mid-Oct.–mid-May -
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6. Vermont History Museum
The collection here, begun in 1838, focuses on all things Vermont—from a catamount (the now-extinct local cougar) to Ethan Allen's shoe buckles. The museum store stocks fine books, prints, and gifts. A second location in Barre, the Vermont History Center, has rotating exhibits with notable photographs and artifacts.
109 State St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA802-828–2291Sight Details
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7. Vermont State House
The regal capitol building surrounded by forest is emblematic of this proudly rural state. With a gleaming dome and columns of Barre granite measuring 6 feet in diameter, the State House is home to the country's oldest legislative chambers still in their original condition. Interior paintings and exhibits depict much of Vermont's sterling Civil War record. A self-guided tour, available year-round, takes you through the governor's office and the house and senate chambers. Free guided tours run from late June to October.
115 State St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA802-828–2228Sight Details
Rate Includes: Donations accepted, Closed Sun.; also Sat. Nov.–June
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