- TripBuzz found 53 things to do with kids in or near Barre, Vermont, including 48 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stowe, Montpelier, Waitsfield and Waterbury.
- From Twin City Lanes to Sunrise Gymnastics, the Barre area offers 82 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Gymnastics.
- A city with a population of over 9,000, Barre was settled in 1785 and incorporated in 1895. Located 140 miles south of Montreal, the city is nicknamed the 'Granite Center of the World' and its business enjoyed a boom after the emergence of the railroad. Alfred Hitchcock's TheTrouble with Harry premieredin Barre in 1955.
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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.
6.0 Miles
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.
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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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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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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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The Valley Players Theater is a community theater that showcases live productions and also holds the 'Mad River Valley Craft Fair' every Labor Day weekend. They have theater space that is available for rent for private parties.
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The Round Barn Farm is a bed and breakfast that is located on 245-acres of mountains, meadows, and ponds. The farm offers a variety of packages including the 'Swimming Hole Package' and the 'Dog Days of August' package.
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A wide range of outdoor activities are available in the Mad River Valley area. During the summer, visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, golfing, biking, and disc golf while winter offers cross country skiing, dog sledding, snowboarding, and downhill skiing.
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Offering 30 minute guided tours, the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory offers a fun and educational experience to guests. The ice cream manufacturing process is explained, and there is an adjoining full-service scoop shop with traditional favorites along with specialty items,
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2657 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT
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Many Cabot products are offered on the shelves of The Cabot Annex Store. Visitors can even sample their award-winning cheeses and other Vermont specialty foods while browsing the store for handmade crafts.