- 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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Offering dog-sledding trips pulled by a full team of Siberian Huskies, Braeburn Siberians specializes in group excursions for small or large groups. Sitting and standing passengers can trade places to give everyone a chance to drive the team.
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Paddle the Pemi is a service offered by Ski Fanatics, a ski outfitter with gear for summer and winter skiing. It is a guided kayak trip along the Pemi river, a gentle ride suitable for all experience levels.
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The home, studios and gardens of notable American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens are now the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. Over 100 of the artist's works are exhibited in the buildings and grounds, and visitors can walk the site on trails, or participate in a sculpture class.
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Even though it is a small two screen cinema, the Oldham Theater is one of the oldest movie theaters in the area. It normally shows popular first-run Hollywood films with one being shown in the downstairs theater while the other is presented upstairs.
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Built in the middle of the 19th century, Wilson Castle stands as an architectural masterpiece and a well-preserved historic site. There are general tours of the site and the grounds held throughout the year along with special events like the Haunted Castle Tours that take place in October.
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President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, located in the birthplace of US president Calvin Coolidge, is a historic village including Coolidge's family home, community church, schoolhouse, general store and cheese factory, many still featuring original furnishings.
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BarnZ's Lincoln Cinemas is a four screen multiplex that features first run Hollywood movies. The theater features digital projection and also offers traditional amenities like a snack bar and video game arcade.
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Valley Snow Dogz is a family-operated dogsled operation providing guided dogsled rides and tours in the winter, and ATV rides in the off-season.
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Depending on the season, visitors can take a sleigh or wagon ride at Rocky Ridge Ranch. The ranch has several trails for all levels of horseback riders, and a pony ride area for children.
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The historic Tower and Lodge of John Wingate Weeks is held within Weeks State Park. The park itself is roughly 420-acres and contains many outdoor activities including hiking, picnicking, biking, skiing, and snowmobiling.