- 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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Sitting on a 47 acre campus, the VINS Nature Center features 17 raptor enclosures that are state of the art. Visitors also enjoy a three quarter mile interpretive trail and an education center.
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Boise Rock is a large rock with a nearby historical marker depicting its significance. The marker explains how Thomas Boise was sledding through the area when caught in a snowstorm, and used the rock for shelter, saving his life.
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Besides renting bicycles, Great Bike Tours has their own B&B-style lodge where they offer self-guided customized bike tours. They also offer full support for multi-day trips to other destinations, to far off and even international destinations.
38.7 Miles
Suicide Six is a family-friendly ski resort featuring a mix of downhill ski and snowboard trails for all ages and experience levels. Amenities include sleigh rides and skating, spa, restauraunt and lodging.
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Bostwick Road, Shelburne, VT 5482
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The historic National Museum of the Morgan Horse is a museum that is dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts related to the history of the Morgan Horse. The museum is best known for the 'Lippit Exhibit'.
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7 Fayette Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
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For fun and food, guests head to Tilt Classic Arcade & Ale House. Entertainment features Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Cruis'N USA, Asteroids, Mortal Kombat II, and more classic arcade games.
38.9 Miles
Billings Farm & Museum is a working dairy farm where visitors interact with the animals and milk process. The site also houses a 19th Century farmhouse depicting local agricultural history and farm life.
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Visitors to the Main Street Museum can partake in viewing live music, an art gallery, and a variety of artifacts from the local Vermont area. The museum also offers event space to rent for parties and weddings.
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A movie theater with nine auditoriums, Palace 9 Cinemas displays first-run Hollywood movies along with independent films and special events. The theater offers all digital projection and sound, theater rentals for private events and a snack bar.
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Guests can enjoy fishing from the shore or aboard boats at Kent Pond. The pond offers boat ramp access and a shore fishing platform and features a large population of largemouth bass in addition to trout and sunfish.