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Hidden places in Vermont

Vermont contains remote locations of historical importance. The region features granite quarries, old schoolhouses, covered bridges, and waterfalls. The trails lead through the Green Mountains to lakes and historic farms. The area includes Calvin Coolidge's birthplace, Rudyard Kipling's former residence, and several state parks with views of the Champlain Valley.

Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry

Barre, Vermont, USA

This quarry reaches 600 feet deep and spans across 50 acres, producing granite continuously since 1885.

Dog Mountain
Dog Mountain

St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA

A 150-acre property with hiking trails, galleries, and a dog playground, established by Stephen Huneck in 2000.

The Old Round Church
The Old Round Church

Richmond, Vermont, USA

This sixteen-sided church was built in 1813 and served five Protestant denominations as a meeting place for worship.

Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls

Stowe, Vermont, USA

A 125-foot waterfall in CC Putnam State Forest that cascades over several rock steps into a basin.

Perkins Pier
Perkins Pier

Burlington, Vermont, USA

This waterfront location features benches, a boat dock and direct views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

Emily's Bridge
Emily's Bridge

Stowe, Vermont, USA

This wooden covered bridge from the 19th century is the subject of many local ghost stories and folklore.

Mt. Philo State Park
Mt. Philo State Park

Charlotte, Vermont, USA

This park from 1924 offers hiking trails to the summit with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

Eureka Schoolhouse
Eureka Schoolhouse

Springfield, Vermont, USA

This schoolhouse built in 1785 displays colonial architecture and serves as a museum of Vermont's early educational history.

Calvin Coolidge Homestead
Calvin Coolidge Homestead

Plymouth Notch, Vermont, USA

This 19th century farmhouse features original furnished rooms and personal items belonging to the Coolidge family.

Lake Willoughby
Lake Willoughby

Westmore, Vermont, USA

The lake extends 5 miles and reaches depths of 320 feet with two sandy beaches at its ends.

Peacham Library
Peacham Library

Peacham, Vermont, USA

This library founded in 1810 contains 10,000 books in a red brick building with white columns.

Naulakha
Naulakha

Dummerston, Vermont, USA

A green wooden colonial house from 1893 with Indian architectural influences and original interior furnishings.

Floating Bridge of Brookfield
Floating Bridge of Brookfield

Brookfield, Vermont, USA

This historical structure from 1820 floats on pontoons across Sunset Lake and allows vehicles to cross the water.

Hildene
Hildene

Manchester, Vermont, USA

Built in 1905, Robert Todd Lincoln's estate includes a vegetable garden, goat farm, and historical exhibits.

Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms

Shelburne, Vermont, USA

A 1,400-acre estate established in 1886 offering cheese production, agriculture operations and educational programs.

Glen Ellen Lodge
Glen Ellen Lodge

Fayston, Vermont, USA

This mountain shelter at 3,700 feet elevation provides overnight accommodations for Long Trail hikers.

Jenne Farm
Jenne Farm

Reading, Vermont, USA

This 19th century farm features traditional wooden barns on green hills, surrounded by maple trees.

Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail

Ripton, Vermont, USA

The 1-mile forest path winds through birch and spruce trees, with panels explaining Frost's poems and their natural connections.

Great Cedars Swamp Boardwalk
Great Cedars Swamp Boardwalk

Oakledge Park, Burlington, Vermont, USA

The 1000-foot wooden walkway crosses an old swamp with eastern white cedars, ferns, and various marsh plants.

Kettle Pond State Park
Kettle Pond State Park

Groton, Vermont, USA

The glacial lake offers 3 miles of hiking trails and water surfaces for canoes and kayaks.

Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge

Quechee, Vermont, USA

The 165-foot deep gorge formed by glacial melt features the Ottauquechee River flowing through rock formations. Visitors can explore geology on hiking trails.

Silk Road Covered Bridge
Silk Road Covered Bridge

Bennington, Vermont, USA

This wooden bridge was constructed in 1840. The structure displays traditional 19th-century craftsmanship with lattice truss design.

Green River Reservoir State Park
Green River Reservoir State Park

Hyde Park, Vermont, USA

A remote and undeveloped park known for its peaceful reservoir and backcountry camping.

Justin Morrill Homestead
Justin Morrill Homestead

Strafford, Vermont, USA

A National Historic Landmark reflecting the architectural, intellectual, and political ideas of Senator Justin Morrill.

Chester Depot
Chester Depot

Chester, Vermont, USA

Built in 1871, this Victorian train station features red brick construction and a distinctive bell tower.

Cutler Memorial Library
Cutler Memorial Library

Plainfield, Vermont, USA

This 1898 library houses over 15000 books in a granite building with original wooden interior features.

Hamilton Falls
Hamilton Falls

Jamaica, Vermont, USA

A 125-foot waterfall with multiple cascades over granite rocks, surrounded by dense coniferous forest.

Huntington Gorge
Huntington Gorge

Richmond, Vermont, USA

A 30-foot deep gorge with strong currents in Huntington River, formed by glacial erosion 12000 years ago.

Poland Covered Bridge
Poland Covered Bridge

Cambridge, Vermont, USA

This wooden bridge spans the Lamoille River with a length of 141 feet, built in 1896 following the local construction methods.

Museum Covered Bridge
Museum Covered Bridge

Shelburne, Vermont, USA

Built in 1845 and relocated to the Shelburne Museum, this bridge displays nineteenth-century craftsmanship to visitors.

Bartonsville Covered Bridge
Bartonsville Covered Bridge

Rockingham, Vermont, USA

The crossing over Williams River, built in 1870, was destroyed by a hurricane in 2011 and rebuilt in 2013 following historical specifications.

Gates Farm Covered Bridge
Gates Farm Covered Bridge

Cambridge, Vermont, USA

The bridge, built in 1897, connects Gates Farm to the main road and was constructed using local timber with the Town lattice design.