- 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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Spread over 100 acres of land, Red Rocks Park is available for use year round with parking just outside the main gate that is open from August to June. No bikes are allowed, but visitors can enjoy hiking, jogging, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
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Experience a scenic boat tour on the 363-seat Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a cruise ship offering a range of tour options on Lake Champlain. Choose a narrated scenic ride, or a lunch, brunch or dinner cruise on one of three dining decks.
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Spanning 100 acres, Red Rock Park is open all year round. The park includes a beach area where visitors can swim, as well as hiking trails, a picnic area with a gazebo, and scenic overlooks.
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At Shelburne Town Beach, visitors can have direct access to Lake Champlain, where they can swim by the shore and hike through the surrounding trails. The beach is only accessible to permit holders.
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Woodstock Town Hall Theatre is a cinema and performing arts center that was originally constructed in 1900 as an opera house. The theatre airs a selection of first-run movies and live events such as dance, theatre, and music.
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Visit the Woodstock Town Crier, a chalkboard located in the centre of town, for up-to-date information on events and activities in the area.
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105 Briggs St, Burlington, VT 05401
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A climbing gym, Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School offers free climbing with grades from 5.5 to 5.13, boulder problems from V0 to V10+ and a rope course. The school offers instruction on rock, ice and mountains.
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Burke Mountain is located within Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. It serves as a small downhill ski resort in the winter that is very popular with families that have younger children who want to learn how to ski.
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Dana House is a museum that displays Vermont and Woodstock history. The house has a collection of maps and documents from Vermont's founding, including the original charter for Woodstock and Windsor County and a room of Civil War artifacts.
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26 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
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Visitors of the Woodstock Vermont Historical Society can browse through large collections of art, furniture, clothing, toys, and more to learn about the history of the local area. Walking tours are also available.