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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Maple Syrup Farm
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1168 County Rd, Montpelier, VT 05602, USA
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Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
Welcome to the very first place on our Montpelier tour: Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks! If you’ve ever wondered why Vermonters get misty-eyed when someone mentions maple syrup, this is the perfect place to find out. The Morse family has been producing syrup here for over 200 years, spanning eight generations—which means they’ve been perfecting their recipes since well before electricity, paved roads, or Instagram food photos.

As we arrive, take in the iconic red sugarhouse, where sap collected from maple trees is boiled down into syrup. During sugaring season—usually late February through April—sap flows only when nighttime temperatures drop below freezing and days warm above it. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to produce just one gallon of syrup, so every drop counts. If you’re curious how farmers know when the syrup is ready, ask about something called “sugar density”—it’s measured with a special tool called a hydrometer, and seasoned sugarmakers develop a sixth sense for it.

Inside the gift shop, you’ll find syrup grades ranging from Golden Delicate to Dark Robust, each with its own flavor profile. New Englanders will argue passionately about which is best; we recommend trying them all and joining the debate. Don’t miss the maple sugar, maple candy, or the beloved maple creemee—Vermont’s soft-serve pride and joy. Yes, we know other states have soft-serve, but trust us… it’s not the same.

Outside, you’ll see whimsical carved statues created by a local chainsaw artist, plus goats and chickens wandering the grounds—because no Vermont farm is complete without animals to greet you. Informational displays explain tapping tools, tree health, and the science behind the sap run, making this a great stop for families.

Morse Farm offers a welcoming slice of Vermont heritage: hardworking, hands-on, slightly quirky, and very delicious. It’s the sweetest possible introduction to Montpelier, so take a moment to sip, sample, and savor.

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  https://www.morsefarm.com/
Place #2
Distance: 0.68mi , Attraction : Historical Information
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519 County Rd, Montpelier, VT 05602, USA
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History
How about some history as we head toward downtown? Montpelier, Vermont is the smallest state capital in the United States and one of the most charming. With just about eight thousand residents, it feels more like a storybook town than a seat of government, but don’t let its size fool you. Montpelier has played an outsized role in Vermont’s history since the late 1700s.

The city was settled after the American Revolution, when pioneers from Massachusetts and Connecticut followed old Native trails along the Winooski River. In 1787, Colonel Jacob Davis and his partner decided to name the new settlement “Montpelier,” after the French city Montpellier — a nod to the French support for the Revolution. By 1805, its central location made it the perfect choice for Vermont’s state capital.

The Vermont State House that stands today is actually the third to occupy the site, rebuilt in the 1850s after a fire, and it remains one of the most photographed buildings in New England. Montpelier flourished with the arrival of the railroad in the 1800s and still retains its blend of civic pride, creativity, and small-town warmth.

  https://www.montpelier-vt.org/
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
Map Pin Place 2 History
Map Pin Place 3 Vermont Mountaineers
Map Pin Place 4 Blanchard Brook
Map Pin Place 5 Montpelier Performing Arts Hub
Map Pin Place 6 Vermont State University
Map Pin Place 7 TW Wood Gallery and Arts Center
Map Pin Place 8 St. Augustine's Catholic Church
Map Pin Place 9 Savoy Theatre and Lost Nation Theatre
Map Pin Place 10 Bethany United Church of Christ/Kellogg-Huggard Library
Map Pin Place 11 Christ Episcopal Church/Washington County Court House/Capitol Theatre
Map Pin Place 12 Vermont Historical Society Museum/Agency of Agriculture Building
Map Pin Place 13 Auditor of Accounts Building/Capital City Farmers Market
Map Pin Place 14 Vermont State Capitol
Map Pin Place 15 North Branch Winooski River
Map Pin Place 16 Hubbard Park



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