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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 first stop on our Montpelier tour: "Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks". If you’ve ever wondered why Vermonters get sentimental about maple syrup, this is the place to find out. The Morse family has been producing syrup here for over 200 years, perfecting their craft long before electricity or paved roads reached these hills.

As we arrive, you’ll see 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 cold nights are followed by warmer days. It takes roughly 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup, so every drop matters. Farmers measure readiness using “sugar density,” often relying on experience as much as science.

Inside the gift shop, you’ll find syrup grades from Golden Delicate to Dark Robust, each with its own flavor. You can sample them all and decide which team you’re on—Vermonters love to debate this. Be sure to try the maple sugar, maple candy, and the beloved maple creemee, the region’s signature soft-serve treat.

Outside, you’ll spot carved wooden statues, friendly farm animals, and displays explaining how tapping works. Morse Farm embodies Vermont heritage: hardworking, hands-on, and just a little quirky. It’s a delicious way to begin our journey through Montpelier.

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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 a little history as we make our way toward downtown? Montpelier, Vermont may be the smallest state capital in the United States, but its story is anything but small. With roughly eight thousand residents, it feels more like a friendly village than a political center, yet it has shaped Vermont’s identity since the late 1700s.

After the American Revolution, settlers from Massachusetts and Connecticut followed old Native trails along the Winooski River into this fertile valley. In 1787, Colonel Jacob Davis and his partner established a new settlement here and chose the name “Montpelier,” honoring the French city of Montpellier as a gesture of gratitude for France’s support during the Revolution. Thanks to its convenient central location, Montpelier was selected as Vermont’s state capital in 1805.

The Vermont State House you’ll see today is actually the third building on the site. The original structure burned down, and the current Greek Revival–style capitol was completed in the 1850s. With its golden dome shining above the treetops, it remains one of New England’s most iconic landmarks.

Montpelier continued to grow with the arrival of the railroad, developing into a center of government, industry, and community life. Even now, it blends civic pride, artistic energy, and small-town charm into a uniquely Vermont experience.

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  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 — Followed by the Vermont State Capitol
Map Pin Place 13 Auditor of Accounts Building/Capital City Farmers Market
Map Pin Place 14 Winooski River – Crossing the Taylor Street Bridge
Map Pin Place 15 North Branch Winooski River
Map Pin Place 16 Hubbard Park



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