Known locally as the big pink house. Unlike most historic sites like it, the Justin Smith Morrill…read moreHomestead allows you to get up close in most rooms of the house, walking on carpet runners instead of being trapped behind plexiglass. The tour guide is lovely and thorough and clearly knows a great deal about the site and is delighted to share with you! The house itself is simply gorgeous and I want to live in it. There are pretty grounds and out buildings and they host special events. It's absolutely worth the stop. Vermonters should stop by their local public library and pick up the Vermont State Historic Sites pass for free admission!

This small marker remembers a time in recent history that sounds really cool. It reads:…read more "Smuggler's Notch. The southern gateway to Mount Mansfield and Smugglers Notch is via Route 100, once a plank road, the bed for Mt. Mansfield Electric Rail Road, and one of the earliest concrete roads. From the village of Stowe, Route 108 meanders past the base of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak at 4393 feet, and climbs through Smugglers North, the reputed route for cattle smugglers and hiding place for Lake Champlain pirates. The BIG SPRING has been popular since the 19th century when its waters were claimed to have curative powers. The caves, which retain ice until July, the ski resort and the many trails attract hikers and travelers in all seasons. " - Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, 2005

I had seen the other sculpture on the interstate but I made it a point to stop at this one because…read moreI love how the tails are curved around. Makes for a great shot.

We stumbled on this beautiful landmark getting gas. I felt so lucky to see something so cool and…read morebeautiful out in a distance! If you're ever in Vermont Google directions to see this in person. I don't think anyone would be disappointed.

Vermont's most peaceful spot: stunning grounds, drive into forest for more history. Friendly staff…read moreshared Joseph Smith's upbringing story. Ideal for history, quiet reflection, nature's beauty.

I'm not an LDS member and I don't know a whole lot about their Church, but I was passing through…read moreand decided that I'd like to see the largest polished granite shaft in the world. So here it is, a total of 50 feet tall with the stone obelisk itself at 38.5 feet (one for each year of Smith's life). It is a beautiful facility and the stone itself is impressive. The center is quiet and peaceful and a lovely tribute to the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is also a full visitors' center here and a meeting house. Admission to the center and tours of the memorial site are free.

The Gorham Covered Bridge carries Gorham Bridge Road across Otter Creek in a rural area of…read morePittsford and Proctor, Vermont. It is a single span, 114-foot long Town lattice truss that is supported by concrete-faced stone abutments. Under the 18 foot broad road deck, laminated beams have been added to strengthen the bridge. One of Vermont's oldest remaining covered bridges, the bridge dates to 1841. Together with Nicholas M. Powers, who was at the time Owen's apprentice, Abraham Owen constructed it. One of the most well-known bridge builders of the 19th century, Vermont native Powers is recognized with building a significant number of covered bridges. It was one of three still standing Vermont bridges that were known to have been constructed by Powers at the time this bridge was added to the National Register in 1974. Because the bridge has a clearance and a weight limit posted, both of which my van is well under, I opted to cross and did so with no issues. It is a lovely bridge and worth visiting! [Review 18480 overall - 79 in Vermont - 2002 of 2022.]

Beautiful old building that's clearly well cared for and preserved. There was a book sale going on…read morewhen I visited, and they were also hosting a music and poetry event with free admission. Even without an event, it is such a fun place to just wander around. There is a community board, lots of unique seating areas, and a whimsical children's section that was especially cute. They even had tote bags for sale if you want a souvenir. The whole space spans three levels, with community artwork on display throughout. Just a really special place to spend some time. I'm so glad that such a beautiful building is so well preserved and cared for.

Wow! If I lived in a town with a library like this, I'd be here every day. We just happened to be…read moredriving by and the library was beautiful, so we decided to stop in. We only stayed a few minutes, but it was so neat to see. Glad to see the town keeping it in such great shape.

I've never seen a library with so few books. The fiction is mostly old and not much of a selection…read more Non-fiction is a couple of shelves. So if your interested in social sciences, cooking, anything academic your out of luck. The children's section is decent, but that's about it. It's not a welcoming space. I'm perplexed that the library is so disappointing. Hanover has money. This is a small town, so the library is an important part of the community. The fact the main library is the same level as a branch, not a decent one, is just depressing. Go to Lebanon if you want a nice library.

Baker Berry http://www.yelp.com/biz/baker-berry-library-hanover still tops my list of favorite…read morelibraries, but the Howe is fantastic if you don't have a Dartmouth student/alum account. Objectively, Baker Berry limits DVD loans to 3 days & 3 discs. The Howe lets patrons take out 8 DVDs for 2 weeks! Also, Baker Berry forces people to renew DVDs in person whereas Howe items can be renewed by phone as long as no one else put a hold on the same selection. The library is clean & neat. Great views from the windows. Purchase snacks & drinks to enjoy in the little cafe area. Afterwards, sit on a couch in front of a real fireplace in the quiet room. Staff is friendly & extremely helpful. Wifi connectivity is available throughout library. No login required -- Connect to Howe Wireless1 *LIBRARY HOURS* Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday (mid-September to mid-May): 1pm -5pm Non-residents are subject to $115.00 charges per year for an individual or family account. $ 50.00 for three months for an individual or family $ 80.00 per year for senior citizens Non-resident cards provide all library services free of charge except interlibrary loans. There is a small fee for this special service. As of October 6, 2008, the Howe Library has 3 Amazon Kindles which may also be borrowed.

We were very happy with Twin State Monuments' work on our stone. Brenna was helpful and responsive…read morein our dealings with the company.

I wanted to review our experiences with Twin State Monuments. Our experience was outstanding, from…read morethe initial meeting where we were given options and recommendations, to the finalizing of our stone and its inscriptions. Each piece was made easy by the guidance of Brenna, who kept us on track, and helped us to see what our options could be. It is never fun to think about a death marker, but Twin State's staff made our decisions easier by being so helpful and supportive.