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

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Thunder Road

Thunder Road International Speedbowl, more commonly known as Thunder Road, is a

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Millstone Trails

A unique spot for awesome mountain biking, Millstone was built in and around of a bunch

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Dining in Barre

Downtown Barre offers a number of great dining choices, from classic diners, bakeries and

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Studio Place Arts

Experience Studio Place Arts  (SPA) a vibrant, non-profit community visual arts center in

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Vermont Granite Museum

Located within an authentic turn-of-the-century granite plant, the museum’s mission is

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Rock Of Ages

The Rock of Ages tour experience typically begins at our modern Visitors Center.

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Walk Through History

Barre has two historic districts with walking tours, an art stroll around downtown

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Vermont History Center

Located in the beautiful historic Spaulding school building, the Vermont History Center houses

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Driving The Greens

If you enjoy teeing it up and want to test your driving skills, the Country Club of Barre

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A Wealth of Choices

Visiting Barre guarantees a full day or two of places to visit and entertainment to seek. Check

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Accommodations

Places to stay in and around Barre include lovely bed & breakfasts, hotels and motels.

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EVENTS IN BARRE

BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Celebrate Our Multi-Cultural Roots

5 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 Experience

Art, 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 Series

Wednesday 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