COUNTRY COSMOPOLITAN
Barre is one of Vermont’s most cosmopolitan cities surrounded by rolling hills, bucolic farms and wilderness that attract tourists to high quality cultural, entertainment, and outdoor recreational experiences. The Granite Capitol of the World is home to unique museums, diverse restaurants, vibrant visual and performing arts, and one of the Top Ten mountain biking trail systems in New England.
BARRE ATTRACTIONS
MILLSTONE TRAILS
BARRE OPERA HOUSE
THUNDER ROAD
VERMONT GRANITE MUSEUM
STUDIO PLACE ARTS
ALDRICH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Barre Opera House
The historic Barre Opera House is central Vermont’s premier performing arts facility! This
Thunder Road
Thunder Road International Speedbowl, more commonly known as Thunder Road, is a
Dining in Barre
Downtown Barre offers a number of great dining choices, from classic diners, bakeries and
Studio Place Arts
Experience Studio Place Arts (SPA) a vibrant, non-profit community visual arts center in
Vermont Granite Museum
Located within an authentic turn-of-the-century granite plant, the museum’s mission is
Rock Of Ages
The Rock of Ages tour experience typically begins at our modern Visitors Center.
Walk Through History
Barre has two historic districts with walking tours, an art stroll around downtown
Vermont History Center
Located in the beautiful historic Spaulding school building, the Vermont History Center houses
Driving The Greens
If you enjoy teeing it up and want to test your driving skills, the Country Club of Barre
A Wealth of Choices
Visiting Barre guarantees a full day or two of places to visit and entertainment to seek. Check
Accommodations
Places to stay in and around Barre include lovely bed & breakfasts, hotels and motels.
EVENTS IN BARRE
BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Celebrate Our Multi-Cultural Roots5 Days of Music, Food & Fun
This is our biggest annual event where all of Barre celebrates our wonderful heritage with non-stop live music at several venues, street vendors, a parade, sales & events all over Downtown, fireworks and lots more. July 24-28
ROCKFIRE AT MILLSTONE
The Elemental ExperienceArt, Music and Fire
RockFire is a unique combination of art, music & fire on a monumental scale, celebrating Central Vermont’s colorful granite heritage in the evocative setting of Millstone Hill’s abandoned quarries and granite industry ruins. June 28
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Free Summer Music SeriesWednesday Evening Music
For over 10 years The Barre Partnership has presented its Summer Concerts in Currier Park series. Popular with young families to seniors and every age group in between, the free concerts are a popular Barre tradition. June-August