Central Vermont's largest municipality, Barre City is the Granite Center of the World. Stone workers from all over Europe created a patchwork of cultures which helped Barre to grow to the diverse municipality it is today.

Barre City is the home for several of Central Vermont finest attractions including the Barre Opera House, Hope Cemetery, the Socialist Labor Party Hall, Studio Place Arts, Vermont History Center, Vermont Granite Museum. In addition, there are several annual weekend festivals including the Green Mountain Motorhead Classic Car Spring Fling in early June, Homecoming weekend in July, the Northeast Fiddler's Association Contest and Festival in September, and Scary Barre: A Harvest Festival in October. And don't miss the Thursday Summertime Farmers' Market and Wednesday Summertime Evening Concert Series. Check out our events calendar for the latest schedule.

Barre is also a great place to live. The convenient downtown shopping,

City Hall Park

wide array of recreation opportunities, great schools, and diverse housing opportunities provide something for everyone. Rental housing is available at all levels. Home buyers can select from new homes in modern subdivisions to older classic homes in the established city neighborhoods. We also have a wide assortment of duplexes and three-family unit buildings for those wanting to live in one unit and have rental income from other units.

Barre is truly a great place to live, work and visit.