30 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Martin Chittenden House
· 3.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to marvel at a true architectural gem, the Martin Chittenden House, one of Chittenden County's most distinguished Federal-period homes! It was built in the 1790s by Thomas Chittenden, Vermont's first governor,…
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Wilson Alwyn "Snowflake" Bentley House
· 4.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered who took the very first close-up photo of a snowflake? You're driving right past his house! This unassuming farmhouse was the lifelong home of Wilson Alwyn Bentley, the self-taught farmer who became the…
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Proctor Maple Research Center
· 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered how that delicious Vermont maple syrup gets from tree to table? You're driving right past the secret! This is the Proctor Maple Research Center, the only facility of its kind in the United States. This…
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Round Church (Richmond, Vermont)
· 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever seen a sixteen-sided church? Get ready to marvel at Richmond, Vermont’s very own Round Church, a true architectural marvel. Built between 1812 and 1813, this unique structure wasn't just for one congregation, but…
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Fort Ethan Allen
· 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what a cavalry post from the late 1800s looked like? You're driving right through one! Fort Ethan Allen, named for Vermont's own Revolutionary War hero, was established in 1894 as a United States Army…
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Lakeside Scoops and Jam Bands
· 10.7 mi
Burlington sits on a bluff above Lake Champlain with the Adirondacks across the water, and its sunsets are the stuff of postcards. It's also a town that punches far above its size on culture. In 1978, Ben Cohen and…
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Smugglers' Notch
· 10.7 mi · Historical Marker
Narrow mountain pass used by smugglers during Jefferson's 1807 trade embargo and the War of 1812 to move goods between the U.S. and Canada.
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Church Street Marketplace
· 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Experience the vibrant heart of Burlington at the Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian mall that transformed the city's downtown. Before you, this bustling stretch of Church Street was just another city street,…
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Mount Mansfield - Stowe Mountain Resort
· 10.8 mi · Historical Marker
Vermont's highest peak and home to one of the first ski resorts in the eastern United States, with trails cut by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
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Stowe CCC Side Camp
· 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered how a simple building can tell the story of a nation's resilience? Right here in Stowe, you're about to explore one of the largest surviving structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This isn't…
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Ethan Allen Homestead
· 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, because you're about to explore the only surviving home of Ethan Allen, the legendary leader of the Green Mountain Boys! This isn't just any old house; it's a direct link to one of America's most audacious…
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General Butler (ship)
· 11.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what secrets lie beneath Lake Champlain's surface? You're about to uncover one of its best-kept mysteries: the General Butler. This isn't just any old boat; it's a perfectly preserved time capsule from the…
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Ethan Allen Homestead
· 11.7 mi · Historical Marker
Final home of Vermont's most famous revolutionary, who lived here along the Winooski River from 1787 until his death in 1789.
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O.J. Walker
· 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what secrets lie beneath the calm surface of Lake Champlain? Right here, off the Burlington coast, lies the remarkably preserved wreck of the O.J. Walker. This cargo schooner, built in Burlington in 1862,…
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Burlington Bay Horse Ferry
· 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Dive into Lake Champlain's depths to discover the only known example of a turntable horse ferry, a unique 19th-century engineering marvel! Imagine a giant treadmill, but for horses, powering a ferry across the water.…
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Trapp Family Lodge
· 13.8 mi · Historical Marker
Lodge founded by the real von Trapp family of Sound of Music fame, who settled in Stowe after fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria in 1938.
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Ticonderoga (steamboat)
· 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to cruise the waters of Lake Champlain over a century ago? Step aboard the 'Ticonderoga,' one of only two remaining sidewheel passenger steamers with an intact walking beam engine, a true…
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Moscow Village Historic District
· 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how a tiny Vermont village became a woodworking powerhouse? You're driving through it right now! Welcome to Moscow, a 19th-century industrial hub that hummed with the power of the Little River. Starting in…
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Shelburne Museum
· 14.9 mi · Historical Marker
39 historic buildings on 45 acres, assembled by collector Electra Havemeyer Webb to preserve American folk art and craftsmanship.
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Shelburne Farms
· 15.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be amazed by Shelburne Farms, a living monument to Gilded Age ambition and modern sustainability. Imagine a sprawling estate, over 1,400 acres, carved out of the Vermont landscape in the late 19th century.…
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Ben & Jerry's Factory
· 16.0 mi · Things to Do
Tour the factory and get free samples in Waterbury VT. The Flavor Graveyard is real.
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Gold Brook Covered Bridge
· 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're approaching one of Vermont's most famously haunted spots: Emily's Bridge. Local legends say this covered bridge is home to the restless spirit of a young woman who met a tragic end right here. So, keep your eyes…
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Colby Mansion
· 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered if your house could make you healthier? That was the big idea behind the Colby Mansion, built right here in 1870 by a guy obsessed with healthy living. George J. Colby wasn't just building a house; he was…
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Ben & Jerry's Factory
· 16.8 mi · Historical Marker
Vermont's most famous ice cream company started in a renovated gas station in Burlington in 1978 before moving production to this Waterbury facility.
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Phoenix (1815 steamer)
· 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to cruise Lake Champlain in the early 1800s? Right here, you're close to the resting place of the Phoenix, one of the earliest sidewheel paddle steamers, a true marvel of its time. Built…
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Vermont State Hospital
· 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what secrets a historic asylum might hold? Up ahead, you're passing the grounds of the former Vermont State Hospital, built in 1890 to house the state's growing number of mentally ill patients. Originally…
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Tavern on Mutton Hill
· 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Picture it: weary travelers, dusty stagecoaches, and the promise of a warm meal after a long journey. You're approaching the Tavern on Mutton Hill, a crucial stop on early Vermont's transportation network. Built in…
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Bridge 6 (Johnson, Vermont)
· 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what happens after a town gets practically washed away? You’re driving over the answer right now. This bridge, known as Bridge 6, is a testament to resilience, built in the shadow of one of Vermont’s worst…
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Hoag Gristmill and Knight House Complex
· 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how early Vermont towns fed themselves? You're about to uncover the answer at a site that fueled a community for centuries. This isn't just an old building; it's a testament to ingenuity and hard work.…
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Holmes Creek Covered Bridge
· 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Cross the picturesque Holmes Creek on this historic one-lane wooden covered bridge, a classic piece of Vermont's rural charm. You're about to pass over the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge, also known as the Lakeshore…