'''Barre''' [http://www.barrecity.org] is a city in Central Vermont. It is well know for it's granite quarries and is considered the ''"Granite Capital of the World"''.
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Hope Cemetery. ollow hwy 14 north - 175 Maple Ave. aily, dawn-dusk. ree. ttp://www.central-vt.com/visit/cemetery/index.html. has tombstones of granite that are works of art and in some cases very unique. Examples are a race car, soccer ball, a cube balanced on one corner, a biplane and a husband and wife that are side by side in bed overlooking their tombs.
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry. 73 Graniteville Road. 1 802'' 476-3119. 1 802'' 476-3110 . isitors center is open May to mid-September, M-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 10AM-5PM. Closed July 4. Mid-September through mid-October, M-Su 8:30AM-5PM. ree, tours additional. ttp://www.rockofages.com. An active granite quarry over 600 feet (182 m) deep.
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The Hollow Inn and Motel. 78 S Main St.. 802) 479-9313. 1-800-998-9444. '+1 802'' 476-5242. ttp://www.hollowinn.com.
Hilltop Inn. 472 Airport Road. '+1 802'' 229-5766. illtopinn@hotmail.com.
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