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Rock of Ages

Barre, VT
802-476-3119
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Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Barre
Type: Mines
Activities: Shopping, Group tours/bus tour, Walking
Description: The world's largest quarry.
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Montreal
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Very nice visitors center and fascinating tours to active quarry and manufacturing plant. Be.st to be seen on weekdays if at all possible

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New York City, New York
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45 reviews 45 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

A very interesting tour, even if you, as we, have no interest in tombstones. The factory tour is a walk through tour and that was informative but the visit by bus to the quarry was very interesting. Worth the trip!!

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Vermonville, New York, USA
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54 reviews 54 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

What a great tour. It is so interesting and amazing how close to the action you get to be. t is also a very laid back tour with no rushing or time restrictions.

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Mesa, Arizona
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

Visited the Rock of Ages facility and quarry while visiting the area with my wife and daughters. A very nice tour of a very nice facility. The process of mining the granite and quarry site was interesting. The tour guide and staff were knowledgable, helpful and friendly. Make sure to also visit the Hope Cemetery in the area. It has... More

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Middle Tennessee
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73 reviews 73 reviews
29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

If you are in this area this is a "must see". The tour guide, John, was excellent and we were very fortunate to see them move 3 separate 20 ton blocks out of the quarry. He explained the whole operation, the different colors of granite from other quarries, and the history of the quarry. After the tour we were able... More

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Bellows Falls
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30 reviews 30 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

What a great place to spend some time especially if you have children along. They can learn so much about how stone is quarried and cut. The sculpture process and different types of stone used for buildin and monuments

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Milton, Vermont
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2012

went with a fourth grade class - kids had a really good time... the cashier at the gift shop makes the most amazing handmade granite jewelry! Reasonably priced and I gave one to my mother whom loved it. My son and I played on the GRANITE BOWLING ALLEY in the back - great day !

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Hughes, Arkansas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2012

We really had a great time on this tour and visiting the gift shop. I can't say enough about how nice everyone was. Our two grandchildren had never seen anything like this and because of that it was very educational.

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San Francisco, California
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72 reviews 72 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

Thoroughly enjoyed the narrated tour to the granite quarry. Our tour guide was excellent! Quite an amazing site, it is huge 600 feet deep, the deepest quarrel of its type in the world. I originally had my doubts about stopping here, but I'm very glad we did. I can see where someone might not be thrilled with the gift store... More

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Columbus, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

Loved the bus ride up to the quarry. It was neat to watch the engravers putting things on the headstones in the factory. Hubby got to etch a tile with a Vermont maple leaf for us to take home as a souvenier.

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