A beautiful granite quarry that offers a guided tour with a gentleman who is now retired but…read moreactually worked there too! Of course that was years ago and a lot has changed so it's very interesting to get the history from a man who witnessed it first hand and has the knowledge of what has changed over the years as well! Something different and something you don't get to see everyday!

Rock of Ages is a memorial-stone company that mines their own granite. . . you can take a bus tour…read moreto the top of mountain, which overlooks the 600ft. quarry and has a wicked view of the landscape, from which you can see how the cut rock from the earth. They don't work as urgently as Saruman's Orcs, but the depth and scale of this hole has the same feel and intensity. There is a cool one-lane granite bowling alley on the grounds, made in the 1950's when bowling was always on everyone's mind (bring your own pinboy, though). There is a visitors center and gift shop. There are two local cemeteries in Barre, as well, where you can see Rock of Ages' finished products: Monuments and stones as historical reminders of Vermont's past and passed.

Guare and Sons has served my family for generations. They provide nothing but the best service…read more They are top-notch, Jon and Paul always did a fantastic job, and now Jon and Jasmine are continuing that legacy.

This is NOT the Guare and Sons Funeral Home my family has used for generations; and after my most…read morerecent experience, I would not entrust this funeral home with the porcelain flush of a goldfish, let alone the services provided to a human being and those left behind. I am going to be very frank here and for those of you who have had a difficult, or destructive and painful relationship with the recently deceased person in your life hopefully you will now be better prepared than I was. First off, I will acknowledge that it is the deceased persons right to plan their funeral/lack thereof/viewing-if any- and even burial plans. They can even write their own obit themselves with the intention of continuing to cause pain to those who are left behind with omissions and falsehoods. I certainly didn't like it, it naturally caused further pain, but I can at least accept it as it was par for the course. I will also acknowledge that it is also a funeral homes "duty" if you will, to follow the deceased persons wishes as it is the deceased person who is their "customer" if pre-arrangements were made. So when I recently called to inquire about the death of my mother whom I had been necessarily estranged from for many years, I was actually not surprised when I was told that I was "on the list" of people they were instructed not to give out any information to. HOWEVER, what DID surprise me and thus after much contemplation prompted this review, was they WAY and MANNER this information was delivered. It was harsh, disrespectful, hurtful and downright inhumane for a grieving person. Again, it was not the specific information given, but the manner in which it was done. The tone of voice, the tension in the voice, the harshness in the way this information was conveyed, the annoyance and hint of anger as if my calling was a bother and finally that it contained not an ounce of respect or sympathy is what I found so utterly deplorable. Can a person actually pay extra for a funeral home to treat people this way after they are gone?! And admittedly, after years of compassionate care when family members have died, I am also struggling to believe that this was an actual Guare on the other end of the phone. Guare and Sons has serviced generations of my family: Scotts, McKennas, DuBois, and Hoyts and numerous family friends. Whomever this man was on the other end of the phone was exceptionally rude, disrespectful and totally unprofessional. The flood of confusion, sadness, and pain I was already feeling over the death of my mother was further traumatizing by this truly shameful display of communication. The exact same information could, and should have been delivered in a professional manner and it was not. So if you are making pre arrangements ahead of your own death and you wish to "stick it to" your family one last time, this IS the funeral home for you to use and you can be assured they will indeed be most unprofessional and rude to those you leave behind if those are indeed your wishes. (just remember to write- ahead of time- your five star review) But for me, after many funerals of many generations in my family with Guare and Sons, I find myself shockingly disrespected by this business. So besides sharing my experience with others that I can no longer recommend this once respected family for such a difficult time in ones life, I can assure you they will not have my business in the future.

I am not sure if this is a case of how much the deceased invested in the product or not. I…read moreexperienced one at the Catholic church near there twelve years ago, and I felt it was a good experience. She did not have enough for a marker, though. Her sibling, who died just two years later, had been a long-term resident of a nursing home due to a stroke, so was indigent. He had a service at the home I did not feel good about but maybe this was the bottom-rung State version. He did not have funds to be buried. I had no idea it would be so brief, and it really felt timed. On the half hour, was rushed out a side door to my dismay. I remember something about snow being in the way, not sure their walkway or if from huge banks on the side street.

I was taken to Hope Cemetery because i love the granite artistry…read more This cemetery is HUGE and each headstone tells a story in the way they're carved. Truly a beautiful eternal garden

this cemetery had been on my "to go to" list for years now, and i'm glad i finally made it to see…read morethe grand statues and headstones filled with rich history. due to the size, we drove slowly around the cemetery to do our own little tour, and i would definitely go again when the snow is gone

My friends and I had an amazing time touring the farm. Katie was so friendly and kind and we loved…read moremeeting all the animals. We got to meet and feed the Alpacas, pet the horses, and hold the baby bunnies. It was such an amazing and unique experience if you have the opportunity when visiting the area definitely worth it. Also the views on her property were breathtaking.

We had the most amazing experience here. Katie, the farm owner, spent a good hour with us showing…read moreus all around the farm, introducing us to all of their animals. My boys adored the alpacas. The friendliest alpacas we've ever met, so sweet and curious! The boys got to pet the pony, hold/cuddle the rabbits, and play with the dogs. We had an incredible adventure and we are so grateful we got to come.

Came here for the first time to attend an outside concert (mumford & sons/noah kahan). So I cant…read morespeak for actual inside of the expo or any non-concert events here. It's very clear that this is used as county fair area, as I could smell manure before we had even gotten up close from parking the car. From the entrance we went it, there was no noticeable vendors and we only saw 1 regular beer tent and 1 VIP beer tent. It wasn't until we left to another gate that we saw other options that were not noticed, signed, or advertised from the inside. Thank goodness we didnt get VIP tickets, because they we the FARTHEST away from the stage?? Basically on a small set of metal football bleachers on a patch of grass. Was excited to see water being charged for only $2. Get all the way up to buy one snd it was like warm Dasani. NONE of the staff knew directions in this venue. Asked 3 employees for assistance in pointing me to the direction of the gate I parked at - none of them knew where it was. One employee even grabbed my phone out of my hand when I pulled up the map on the website, then he spent 5 minutes staring at the nap and pointing out all the obviously places around us directly. Had to ask him for my phone back 3 times. Infront of the stage was dirt and tarps and the tarps kept shifting around/wrinkling. There were no parking lot attendants of the way in or out, unless you parked in the upclose parking (extra charge). We all got bottle necked several times trying to leave from the very BACK of the lot. The show itself was good. Great performance. Stage was fine. Cute lights from stage to audience seats up above.

As their slogan goes, these are the best 10 days of summer!…read more I've been coming from Montreal for the past 2 years and absolutely love everything about this fair. It's well organized, there are all kinds of exhibits and activities for everyone. My bf and I are in our mid twenties, with no kids, and we find tons to do. I just wish they published the daily schedule weeks ahead of time instead of just a day before- makes it harder to organize a trip if you're waiting on particular events. The area itself is quite wide, I've been on weekends and never had an issue feeling like it was overcrowded. I think it helps that the cost of rides is also not included in the cost of admission, so you don't have to worry about never ending lineups everywhere. Unlike many other fairs, Champlain Valley has an indoor, air conditionned area with clean bathrooms and seating to take a break if you're just too hot or tired. The traditional giant pumpkin and gardening expo is always fun to watch and truly impressive. There are lots of deformed or giant vegetables and plants, kind of like visiting a museum of oddities. My two favorite things about the fair though are the food and animals! Lots of farm animals and shows, where it be shearing demonstrations on sheep or flying and dancing pigs and dogs, it's always unique and you know you won't see it any other day of the year. There are also some circus acts, hypnosis, and concerts of course. The fair food is also something I would never find back home, my favorite is the one pound burrito and moose nutz (check my pictures to see the cheesy delicious mess!) You also have to try the maple cotton candy and ice cream inside the maple lodge, both are cheaper than the typical stuff you'll find at kiosks. Make sure you bring lots of cash- although you can pay for admission with credit or debit cards, most of the food options are cash only. Last tips may seem obvious but make all the difference: dress appropriately, wear crocs or easily washable shoes because you will be walking in muddy soil or grass at times, bring a hat, sunscreen and take a pamphlet of the schedule to know when the different shows are happening so you won't be roaming around aimlessly. NOTE: there is some free wifi near the South Expo building - elsewhere the signal is too weak or you'll have to pay to connect.

Shout out to Tom in the Tech repair/sales department. He quickly identified a problem with my…read morelaptop, thereby saving the day! I highly recommend this place.

I got scammed I bought arctic air fan and they said it worked. I plugged it in and it did nothing.read more

We were traveling through the area and stopped at Quilter's Garden, which is a cute store! I…read moredefinitely recommend making a stop.

Great selection of all kinds of fabric, especially modern. Marie helped me out and was a pleasure…read moreto chat with. The best quilt shop in the area. Would definitely visit again.