Introducing Montpelier & Barre
Montpelier (pronounced mont-peel-yer) would qualify as a large village in some countries. But in sparsely populated Vermont it is the state capital – the smallest in the country. You may want to visit Montpelier for a good meal or if you are intensely interested in Vermont history and affairs.
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Montpelier’s smaller neighbor Barre (pronounced bar-ee), which touts itself as the ‘granite capital of the world, ’ is a 10-minute drive from the capital.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Road Trip from Boston through New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine
by vermontsky 30 May 2011
If you're here during July, you should check out the Vermont Mountaineers in Montpelier, VT. [Mountaineers|http://www.thevermontmountaineers…
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Re: Weekend trips from NYC by train
by emagicmtman 02 March 2011
Take Amtrak's Adirondak from N.Y.C. to Port Kent, N.Y., walk down to ferry landing and take it across Lake Champlaine to Burlington, Vermont…
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Re: New England foliage tour
by hktravelboy 27 August 2010
Hey, Thanks for all the helpful tips. My initial plan is Sept 25 to Oct 11. Will arrive NYC first. Want to stay a few days in the city.…
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