10 Of The Most Enchanting Man Made Wonders in Vermont
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Kristin Grimes
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Vermont is known for its natural beauty, but we shouldn’t overlook some of the spectacular man made wonders that are hiding in plain sight. Let’s take a look away from the mountains and lakes for a moment and check out these 10 amazing places that were made with hard work, imagination, and dedication.
The Shelburne Museum is one of North America’s finest, most diverse and unconventional museums of art, design and Americana. Over 150,000 works are exhibited in a remarkable setting of 39 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the museum grounds.
The castles you'll find in South Hero are small, but boy are they mighty! Read more about these amazing works here.
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The Lincoln Family Home is a stunning sight to behold in Manchester. Hildene’s 412 acres include the historic home, a goat dairy, restored Pullman car, a working farm and 12 miles of walking trails.
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The current Greek Revival Vermont State House is known for its beautiful golden dome. It is actually the third building on the same site to be used as the State House. It was designed by Thomas Silloway in 1857–1858 and it was occupied in 1859.
The Round Church, also known as the Old Round Church, is a rare, well-preserved example of a sixteen-sided meeting house. It was built in 1813 to serve as the meeting place for the town as well as five Protestant congregations.
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This monument commemorates the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War. Standing at over 306 feet tall, it was completed and dedicated in 1891. The views from the top are gorgeous!
This amazing building in St. Johnsbury is filled with interesting exhibits and a wonderful planetarium.
This building was intentionally built upon the USA/Canada border in Derby Line. How many places can you see an opera and check out a library book in two different countries without ever leaving the building?
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The monuments at this cemetery are intricate works of art. All the granite comes from the nearby Rock of Ages quarry.
Honor your favorite four-legged friends at the Dog Chapel in St. Johnsbury.
What’s your favorite man made wonder in Vermont? Let us know!
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