Addison, Vermont

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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, 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;…

Ever wondered what life was like before bridges crossed Lake Champlain? Pull over and discover the McNeil Homestead, where the ferry's story truly began. This isn't just an old house; it's a window into the bustling hub…

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 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.…

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…

Believe it or not, this quiet corner of New York was once a crucial cog in America's industrial machine. This is Ironville, and it played a surprising role in fueling the nation's growth. In the early 19th century,…

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…

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…

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,…

Strategic fort on Lake Champlain captured by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys in May 1775, providing the cannon that liberated Boston.

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…

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…

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…

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…

The cabin where Robert Frost spent 24 summers writing poetry, near the Bread Loaf campus of Middlebury College.