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Top 9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Montpelier, Vermont (VT)
The smallest state capital in the United States, Montpelier's humble appearance belies the abundance of activity and culture humming under its surface. Hubbard and North Branch Parks offer a wealth of outdoor activities, from cross country skiing in the winter to hiking and mountain biking in warmer months. The Winooski River offers challenging whitewater rafting and canoeing. Montpelier also offers a number of cultural pursuits, from numerous galleries and museums to the gold-domed State House.
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1. Camel's Hump
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
At 4083 feet high, this peak is connected to Mount Mansfield by the Long Trail.
Reviewed By G2258YKpaulp - Montpelier, United States
Ok-- it's a mountain-- be prepared for that. Don't listen to the "average times" to get to the top. Even in shape it's a slog up a varied surface trail with changeable weather conditions. Be prepared for that and bring a lot of water. HOWEVER, once up, you'll not want to come down. The views are fantastic on a clear day and the vegetation is protected and beautiful. I managed to hit the summit on a clear day during foliage and it was spectacular. On the downward leg, look for the wing of the B-24 Liberator that crashed into the mountain during WWII, killing the entire crew. Amazingly enough, that's all that's up there. The rest, including four huge Wright Cyclone engines were brought down for scrap by some local farmer years ago, probably by mule.
2. Lost Nation Theater
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
About"One of the best regional theaters in America" -NYC Drama LeagueMissionLNT's founder, Kim Bent, grew up in Braintree, Vermont on a hill farm that looks across the East Granville Valley toward the Braintree Mountains.One particular part of the range is known locally as "Lost Nation." For locals it is a special place. A place to dream and reflect. There's a lovely view, but it's mainly a place to camp, hike, and hunt-a challenging place to get to and to come back from.As Kim traveled the country he realized there are many "lost nations" throughout America. Almost always rural, often remote and almost never on maps, they are known only by the people who live near them.So "Lost Nation" says something real to us about our vision and our mission. It locates us out there, on the frontier, breaking boundaries, doing dramatic and courageous things. Yet it grounds us, identifies us as belonging to a place and to a community.We work hard at integrating our programs with the community. We feel privileged to have been able to make a strong positive contribution toward the "good life" here in Vermont. Despite the on-going long hours, the journey continues to be a deeply satisfying one.Commitment to Community is fundamental to Lost Nation:The Theater with Heart in the Heart of Vermont. Company OverviewLost Nation Theater prides itself on being a professional theater committed to community. Named One of the Best Regional Theaters in America by the NYC Drama LeagueDescriptionLocated in the City Hall of Vermont's capital, Montpelier, this unique 3/4 thrust stage brings unique and thought provoking theater to Vermont!General informationLNT's office hours are Tuesdays-Fridays Noon-4pm.
3. Vermont State House
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4.5 based on 455 reviews
Gold dome building located in Montpelier.
Reviewed By DWoerner - Georgetown, United States
The Vermont State Capitol Building in Montpelier is a stunning and classic building in a beautiful setting. The building dates to 1859, is finely detailed, and contains a small state museum which features Montpelier native Admiral George Dewey from the Spanish American War of 1898. The surrounding area is also picturesque, across the street from the Capitol Building is a string of about 5 or 6 fine old Victorian-era houses, many of which now house Vermont state departments and a visitor center with free coffee and restrooms. The entire area is surrounded by nice trees with fall color.
4. Vermont Historical Society Museum
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Museum of history in Montpelier Vermont.
Reviewed By Andres72423 - Bridgeport, United States
I was not planning to visit the museum but we walked by and decided to give it a shot. I am so glad that I did. The museum takes you on a full history of Vermont from Native American history to colonization, to their efforts in the American Revolution to statehood and beyond. As you begin it starts at a wigwam and as you walk through you are able to get the full story of Vermont. Their displays are excellent with plenty of artifacts which tell a complete story of who, what, where, when, why and how. If I remember correctly we only paid about $7 per adult person and it was worth it. They also have a small gift shop which had some great items to purchase. For the purposes of planning your visit it can take you anywhere from 1-2 hours to see all exhibits, maybe more if you really get into reading all the stories. I highly recommend this Musuem, you won’t be disappointed.
5. Hubbard Park
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By m1k3wxm
Beautiful place to go and spend a few hours hiking and the views from the top of the tower are stunning especially at sunset this place will always be special to me too as I proposed to my fiancé here
6. Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By MasterMaineGuide - Brunswick, United States
This is a maple sugar house that sells maple syrup, maple candy, and so forth plus VT made and themed products. In my husband's opinion just go for the intense robust maple syrup creemies that are created there. Noone is better in VT and he has tried many.
7. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
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4.5 based on 458 reviews
Free sugar house tours and tasting, multimedia displays in a real woodshed theater, a nature trail, country store, and an outdoor Vermont farm life museum make up the Morse Farm experience, and sprinkled throughout, are whimsical carved folklife characters created by Burr Morse.
Reviewed By Fearless33849358752
If you live in Central Vermont, Morse Farm is one of those iconic family businesses to visit with out-of-town family or friends; to buy your Christmas tree and wreath; to buy your fall mums and pumpkins; to buy your fresh berries, corn, apples or whatever the seasonal produce might be. They make their own excellent maple syrup in all grades, maple sugar candy, maple kettle corn, and offer maple creemees year round. They have a great gift shop with whimsical items for folks of all ages plus maple syrup tasting. They stock Vermont cheeses and other local products in the frig and local grass-fed beef in their freezer. Situated just outside of Montpelier, it's a major stop for tour buses during leaf-peeper season. It's a charming place to sit in the sun, take in the views, and have a nice chat with family or friends over one of those delicious creemees.
8. Ethan Allen Statue
9. Bear Pond Books
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
