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New Haven, Vermont

Everything New Haven is known for

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History of New Haven

UVM Morgan Horse Farm

1789

Historic breeding farm for the Morgan horse, America's first documented breed, descended from a single stallion owned by Justin Morgan around 1789.

6.7 mi away

Robert Frost Cabin - Ripton

1939

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

14.9 mi away

Shelburne Museum

1947

39 historic buildings on 45 acres, assembled by collector Electra Havemeyer Webb to preserve American folk art and craftsmanship.

18.1 mi away

Crown Point - Chimney Point

1690

Strategic Lake Champlain narrows used for centuries by Native Americans, French, British, and American forces.

15.6 mi away

Everything Near New Haven

32 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Bridge 26 · 4.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Vergennes Historic District · 5.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Capts. Louis and Philomene Daniels House · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • UVM Morgan Horse Farm · 6.7 mi · Historical Marker

    Historic breeding farm for the Morgan horse, America's first documented breed, descended from a single stallion owned by Justin Morgan around 1789.

  • Pulp Mill Covered Bridge · 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Rokeby (Ferrisburg, Vermont) · 8.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Old Stone Row · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Emma Willard House · 8.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Hoag Gristmill and Knight House Complex · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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.…

  • Old Stone Blacksmith Shop · 10.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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.…

  • Waybury Inn · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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;…

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  • Champlain II · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Mad River Glen · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Shard Villa · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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,…

  • Robert Frost Farm (Ripton, Vermont) · 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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,…

  • John Strong Mansion Museum · 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • McNeil Homestead · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Chimney Point, Vermont · 14.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Tavern on Mutton Hill · 14.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Robert Frost Cabin - Ripton · 14.9 mi · Historical Marker

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

  • Essex County Fairgrounds · 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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,…

  • Fort Crown Point · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Fort Saint-Frédéric · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Crown Point - Chimney Point · 15.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Strategic Lake Champlain narrows used for centuries by Native Americans, French, British, and American forces.

  • Holmes Creek Covered Bridge · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Great Eddy Covered Bridge · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what it was like to cross the Mad River before modern bridges? You're about to experience a piece of history! This is the Great Eddy Covered Bridge, one of Vermont's oldest, and it's been a vital link for…

  • Ticonderoga (steamboat) · 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it was like to cruise the waters of Lake Champlain over a century ago? Step aboard the 'Ticonderoga,' one of only two remaining sidewheel passenger steamers with an intact walking beam engine, a true…

  • Stagecoach Inn (Leicester, Vermont) · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Shelburne Museum · 18.1 mi · Historical Marker

    39 historic buildings on 45 acres, assembled by collector Electra Havemeyer Webb to preserve American folk art and craftsmanship.

  • East Shoreham Covered Railroad Bridge · 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    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…

  • Shelburne Farms · 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to be amazed by Shelburne Farms, a living monument to Gilded Age ambition and modern sustainability. Imagine a sprawling estate, over 1,400 acres, carved out of the Vermont landscape in the late 19th century.…

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