Roadside oddityHidden gem

Rock of Ages Quarry

Graniteville, Vermont

A giant working granite quarry in Barre, viewable from an overlook and with a small visitor centre.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

Barre is known for its granite. The visitor centre has a short film and a quarry overlook; in season you can take a tour. A nearby cemetery, Hope Cemetery, has carved monuments that are worth the detour.

Good to know

  • Check tour season before you go
Best time
Weekdays; hours are seasonal
Open
Seasonal, roughly May to October
Getting there
Sealed road, large car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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