- 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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Almost entirely forested, Wiessner Woods is a public access park that has several trails running through it for hiking, nature viewing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Black bears do live in the area though so the public is advised to use caution.
23.4 Miles
Gentle Giants Sleigh & Carriage Rides offers guided, horse-drawn history tours . Peregron and Belgian Draft horses lead a variety of wagons with up to 12 passengers on a winding, wooded trail.
24.0 Miles
A mountain peak in the shape of a face in profile, Mount Mansfield features hiking trails, driving access, or a gondola ride in summer and autumn to reach the summit. Includes a restaurant and shop at the top.
25.3 Miles
Constructed in 1832, the Bath Covered Bridge is the 5th to stand on the current site. Built with a Burr Truss design, the bridge crosses the Amonoosuc River, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Stowe Mountain Resort is an alpine ski village providing access to 48 downhill ski trails on Mount Mansfield, with lessons available for all ages. Amenities include shopping, dining, a spa, and the Spruce Peaks Performing Arts Centre. Sports, an alpine slide and attractions park operate in the summer.
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5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
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Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Touring Center offers almost 28 miles of groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and 19 miles of backcountry terrain. They also offer a concession stand and shop to buy equipment and supplies.
25.8 Miles
Playing the latest film releases, Bijou Cineplex 4 has screenings with digital projection and surround sound. It offers a special birthday package that includes pizza, soda, snacks, cupcakes, a party room, and a movie screening.
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Accessed via the Green Mountain Byway, Smugglers Notch State Park features a narrow pass flanked by 1000 ft cliffs, originally used as a smuggling route to Canada. Features campgrounds, biking, rock climbing and picnic areas, with access to Bingham Falls.
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The large body of water named Lake Morey is one of the most popular sites in the area. It is considered to be home of the longest ice skating trail in the United States during the winter and offers fishing, boating, and swimming in the summer.
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Particularly suited to beginners, Spruce Peak at Stowe is a ski resort village that includes a spa, performing arts centre, golf, a wellness spa and hiking trails.