UVM Morgan Horse Farm
1789Historic breeding farm for the Morgan horse, America's first documented breed, descended from a single stallion owned by Justin Morgan around 1789.
7.4 mi away
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Historic breeding farm for the Morgan horse, America's first documented breed, descended from a single stallion owned by Justin Morgan around 1789.
The cabin where Robert Frost spent 24 summers writing poetry, near the Bread Loaf campus of Middlebury College.
Strategic Lake Champlain narrows used for centuries by Native Americans, French, British, and American forces.
Strategic fort on Lake Champlain captured by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys in May 1775, providing the cannon that liberated Boston.
38 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Look out your window at Old Stone Row, the oldest surviving collegiate building in Vermont, a testament to grit and early American education. In 1812, Middlebury College began constructing Painter Hall, the first of…
Pull over, history buff! You're approaching the home of a woman who literally changed how girls were educated in America. This unassuming house in Middlebury, Vermont, was the launching pad for a revolution. Emma…
Cross the iconic Pulp Mill Covered Bridge, one of Vermont's most picturesque and historic wooden bridges. This isn't just a pretty sight; it's a testament to ingenuity and community. Before this bridge, crossing Otter…
Ever wondered where a horse breed comes from? Right here, you're approaching the birthplace of an American icon: the Morgan Horse! This historic farm, nestled in the Vermont countryside, has been the official breeding…
Step back in time at this rare late 18th-century stone blacksmith shop, a testament to early American craftsmanship. This isn't just an old building; it's a window into the essential skills that built early Vermont.…
Get ready to cross the 'Rattling Bridge,' a historic span over Otter Creek that's been making noise for over a century! This isn't just any old bridge; it's Bridge 26, connecting New Haven and Weybridge. You're about to…
Pull over, because you're about to pass one of Vermont's oldest continuously operating inns, a place that has welcomed travelers since 1810. Imagine the stories these walls could tell! This isn't just any old building;…
Marvel at Shard Villa, an elaborate Second Empire mansion built in 1872, a testament to the sophisticated tastes of its original owner. You’re approaching a truly grand sight. This magnificent structure, Shard Villa,…
Historic breeding farm for the Morgan horse, America's first documented breed, descended from a single stallion owned by Justin Morgan around 1789.
Pull over! You’re about to step into the world of Robert Frost, right here where he penned some of his most famous lines. Imagine the quiet inspiration he found on these very grounds. Frost, already a celebrated poet,…
Picture this: you're a weary traveler in the 1830s, bumping along a dirt road, and suddenly, this grand building appears. This isn't just any old house; it's the Stagecoach Inn, a vital lifeline for early American…
The cabin where Robert Frost spent 24 summers writing poetry, near the Bread Loaf campus of Middlebury College.
Ever wonder what a city built on pure grit and iron looks like? You're driving through it right now! Vergennes, incorporated in 1788, wasn't just any early American city. It was a powerhouse. This spot became a major…
Pull over, because just ahead is the house of Philomene Daniels, believed to be the very first female steamboat captain on Lake Champlain! Talk about a trailblazer. Built in 1868, this vernacular waterfront house was…
Strategic Lake Champlain narrows used for centuries by Native Americans, French, British, and American forces.
Get ready to cross Vermont's only covered railroad bridge, a truly unique engineering marvel built way back in 1897! This isn't just any old bridge; it's a living piece of railroad history. Back in 1897, the Rutland…
Stand on one of the most strategically important and earliest settled sites in the Champlain Valley, a place of continuous human activity for 9,000 years. This narrow point on Lake Champlain has been a crossroads for…
Ever wondered what it was like to settle Vermont after the Revolutionary War? Right here, you're about to discover the grand home of a true Vermont pioneer and patriot, John Strong. John Strong, a veteran who fought in…
Pull over here for a second, because this spot saw some serious action! Fort Crown Point was built to secure the region against the French, and later played a role in the Revolution. In 1759, British and Colonial troops…
This French fort once controlled Lake Champlain, a vital waterway in the struggle for North America. Construction of Fort Saint-Frédéric began in 1734. Perched on this strategic point, it was designed to block British…
Ever wonder where a poet finds their muse? You're approaching the very farmhouse where Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ruth Stone lived and found her inspiration for decades. This 19th-century Vermont farmhouse became Ruth…
Ever wondered what fueled Vermont's early industrial boom? You're approaching the ghost of it right now. This unassuming spot was once the mighty Forest Dale Iron Furnace, a roaring heart of industry that shaped this…
Picture this: you’re standing where Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold launched their daring expedition to capture Fort Ticonderoga in 1775! This quiet cove was a secret staging ground for one of the American Revolution's…
Ever wonder about the hidden stories behind those old, imposing buildings? Right here, in Brandon, you're approaching a place with a complex and often troubling past: the Brandon State School. Established in 1915, this…
Ever wondered what it truly meant to fight for freedom, even when the law said no? Right here, at Rokeby, a Quaker family risked everything to shelter those seeking liberty on the Underground Railroad. This isn't just…
Ever wondered what travel was like before highways and gas stations? You're about to cross one of Vermont's oldest covered bridges, a charming 1840 structure that evokes exactly that bygone era. This isn't just any old…
Prepare to explore the eerie, deteriorating remnants of Hyde's Hotel, once a grand 19th-century summer resort here in Vermont. The main house of what became Hyde's Hotel was built in 1865. It quickly grew into a major…
Imagine a daring raid under the cover of darkness: that's how Fort Ticonderoga fell to American forces! In 1775, just as the Revolutionary War was heating up, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led a surprise attack on the…
Strategic fort on Lake Champlain captured by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys in May 1775, providing the cannon that liberated Boston.
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.…
Imagine riding this 244-foot paddle wheeler, designed to ferry entire railroad cars across the lake in 1868! Built in Burlington, Vermont, the steamboat *Oakes Ames* was a marvel of its time, designed to carry railroad…
Ever wondered where American grit truly dug in its heels during the Revolutionary War? Look around you! You're approaching Mount Independence, a place where extensive American fortifications were built to thwart a…
Get ready to experience a ski area that’s less a resort and more a time capsule. Mad River Glen isn't just challenging, it’s a living museum of skiing’s golden age. Born in 1948, this place was founded on a simple…
This monument commemorates the fight for liberty in Ticonderoga, a site of strategic importance during the Revolutionary War. Built in 1924, the Liberty Monument at Ticonderoga features a bronze sculpture on a tiered…
Ever wonder what it would be like to live like a Founding Father? This building offers a glimpse. The Hancock House is a replica of the Boston mansion owned by Thomas Hancock, the uncle of John Hancock. Philanthropist…
Ever wondered how Vermont connected to the rest of the world before superhighways? Look around you at Chipman's Point, because this spot was a bustling hub of transportation for centuries! You're approaching a historic…
Pull over for a minute and imagine the sounds of a bustling county fair from over a century ago! This is the Essex County Fairgrounds, a place where generations have come for agricultural competitions, thrilling races,…
Pull over for a moment, because you're about to stand on ground that witnessed the raw struggle for survival during the American Revolution. This isn't just a roadside stop; it's where Vermont's earliest frontier…