Central Vermont |
The Central
Vermont Region is a relaxed area of what one thinks Vermont
is all about. It is New England and America the way things
used to be. It is rich in history and culture. Numerous historic
buildings, museums and galleries to enrich one's perspective
of Vermont life. Central Vermont is listed as a Historic Travel
Itinerary in the National Register of Historical Places, one
of six such places designated in the U.S. Visitors are most
welcomed to enjoy tranquility and beauty. No hoopla, no frenzied
theme park atmosphere-- just relax and enjoy.
Things to See and Do
Attractions
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Bridge
Street Marketplace in Waitsfield Village; a restored block of
five historic buildings (circa 1800's), providing unique shopping,
factory outlets, wooden bridge, riverside restaurant. -
Cabot
Creamery in Cabot is a dairy farmers cooperative. Award-winning
cheddar cheeses. See the process, enjoy some samplings.
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Cold
Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury is reputed as New England's
most famous cider mill. Watch apples go in and cider come
out. Store sells cider, apple jelly, apple butters, apple
sauce, cheese, smoked meats, and maple products. Crafts and
gifts. Mail order available.
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Morse
Farm Sugar Works in Montpelier; the Morses are Vermont's
oldest maple sugaring family producing maple products for
200 years. See the production of maple delicacies. Maple trails,
tours, tastings. Gifts and shipping worldwide.
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New England
Culinary Institute in Montpelier. Interested in interesting
dining? Visit Main Street Grill & Bar, Chef's Table, and
La Brioche Bakery & Cafe all featuring the Institute's
innovative fare.
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Rock
of Ages Quarry in Barre is the largest granite quarry
in the world. The quarry floor is almost 500 feet down sheer
rock walls. Tours, self or guided, video, exhibits, gifts.
Covered Bridges
Coburn
or Cemetery covered bridge is located in East Montpelier, VT
(Washington County). Built in 1851. Spans the Winooski River
on Coburn Bridge Road. Moseley
covered bridge is located in Northfield, VT (Washington County).
Built in 1899. Spans Stony Brook on Brook Road, a mile west
of Route 12A. Slaughter
House covered bridge is located in Northfield, VT (Washington
County). This bridge, built in c. 1872, spans Dog River on Bailey
Street in Northfield Falls. Second,
Newell or Lower Cox Brook covered bridge is located in Northfield,
VT (Washington County). Built c. 1872. Spans Cox Brook on Cox
Brook Road, west of Route 12 in Northfield Falls. Station
covered bridge is located in Northfield, VT (Washington County).
This bridge, built in c. 1872, spans the Dog River on Cox Brook
Road, off Route 12 in Northfield Falls. Third or
Upper Cox Brook covered bridge is located in Northfield, VT
(Washington County). Built in c. 1872, this bridge spans Cox
Brook on Cox Brook Road, west of Route 12 in Northfield Falls. Pine Brook
or Wilder covered bridge is located in Waitsfield, VT (Washington
County). Built in c. 1872. The bridge spans Pine Brook on North
Brook Road. Village
or Big Eddy covered bridge is located in Waitsfield, VT (Washington
County). Built in 1833, this bridge spans the Mad River, east
of Waitsfield off Route 100. Warren
covered bridge is located in Warren, VT (Washington County).
This bridge, built in 1880, spans the Mad River east off Route
100 (north of Warren).
Museums
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Camp
Meade Military Museum in Middlesex. There are 25 indoor/outdoor
exhibits depicting life in America during the Great Depression,
and World War II exhibits.
USS Montpelier
Museum in Montpelier exhibits ships and their history maintaining
town's naval tradition. Admiral George Dewey was born in Montpelier
and Montpelier has been a sea town without an ocean since the
1800s. Vermont
State House in Montpelier (country's smallest state capitol).
Tours available summer and fall.
Parks & Trails
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