- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Montpelier, Vermont, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, National & State Parks, Statues and Movie Theaters.
- From Camel's Hump to Hubbard Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Montpelier and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Barre, Waitsfield and Waterbury.
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Camel's Hump is a state park offering several trails at different hiking difficulties, with lookouts leading to scenic views from the cone shaped summit that gives the mountain its name.
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Hubbard Park contains several hiking trails, leading to a tower at the park's highest point, with views of the surrounding area. A variety of natural habitats populate the park, along with picnic areas and pavilions.
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Located in the smallest capital city in the US, the gold-domed State House contains Legislative and Senate chambers still in their original condition; the oldest of their kind in the country. A free guided tour provides a walkthrough of the building and its history.
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Situated in the Vermont State Capital, outside the front doors of the Capitol Building, the Ethan Allen Statue is a statue of revolutionary war hero Ethan Allen. Ethan Allen is best remembered as the founder of the state of Vermont.
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A Montpelier landmark, the statue of the Roman goddess Ceres sits atop the Capitol building, looking over the surrounding city. The statue is also known as Agriculture, as Ceres was the goddess of agriculture in mythology.
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The Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks is a family-run maple syrup operation including free tours and tastings, nature trail, country store and outdoor museum on Vermont farm life. The maplewood Woodshed Theater offers a film about the family's maple process.
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109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 5633
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The Vermont Historical Society Museum's core exhibit illustrates Vermont history from 1600 to the present, and contains a life-sized Abenaki wigwam, recreation tavern, a railway station and a World War II living room.
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As a pottery studio, Montpelier Mud offers an assortment of tools for local artisans to utilize, such as pottery wheels, kilns, glazes, and more. The studio also hosts classes teaching beginning to advanced pottery making.
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The Pavilion Building features a museum on the street level operated by the Vermont Historical Society. The building offers a variety of displays, exhibits, and educational programs centering on genealogy and Vermont history.
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A first-run theatre featuring five screens, the Capitol Theater combines the architecture and style of an old-fashioned small town cinema with modern amenities like digital screens, Dolby surround sound and 3-D.