It’s easy to get into a routine where you do the same things and go to the same places, but sometimes it’s nice to try something new. These unique things to do in Vermont will have you finding amazing new discoveries. There are plenty of covered bridges and cows to be found; the sporting industry wildly advertises the many outdoor activities online, and what’s left can be found on a brochure in any of the tourist and travel agencies.

Well, if you’re looking for things that are unique, unusual and a bit off the beaten path, then this is the right article for you to be reading.  Whether you’re a local or visiting Vermont, here are 12 unique places to visit in Vermont that simply must be seen.

1. Bellows Falls Petroglyphs
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Bellows Falls, Town of Rockingham, VT 05101, USA
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Bellows Falls is home to two clusters of petroglyphs and their origin is unknown. Various hypotheses place them at anywhere from 300-3,000 years old and many believe the Abenaki are responsible for putting the faces there, because their legends say that when a person dies, their soul travels west, and these would provide useful markers for the spirits to know they were headed in the right direction.
2. Forgotten Village of Greenbank's Hollow
The Forgotten Village at Greenbank's Hollow, Greenbanks Hollow Rd, Danville, VT 05828, USA
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On December 14, 1885, a fire raged through this prosperous town and destroyed the five-story woolen mill, store, several residences and covered bridge. The village was abandoned to rebuild elsewhere, and thanks to the Danville Historical Society and several local supporters, the site of the village at Greenbank’s Hollow has been restored as a historical park.
3. Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard
Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard, 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Vermont Rte 100, Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676, USA
Flickr/Doug Kerr
There are cemeteries all over, but none quite like this, making it one of the most unique things to do in Vermont. This graveyard for expired flavors is at the Ben & Jerry's factory in Waterbury. Death has never been so sweet!
4. Museum of Everyday Life
The Museum of Everyday Life, 3482 Dry Pond Rd, Glover, VT 05839, USA
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This self-serve museum is truly one-of-a-kind. The exhibits are, you guessed it, things you find in everyday life. From toothbrushes, to match sticks, to the current exhibition which is dust, this is sure to be a unique experience! If you're looking for interesting places in Vermont then this museum is worth a visit.
5. Woodstock Town Crier
6 Elm St, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA
Flickr/Andrés Monroy-Hernández
With websites, emails and texting taking over, it's nice to read the town happenings old school style. While wandering the charming downtown of Woodstock, take a look at the chalkboard to see what local happenings abound. It's a great old fashioned way to communicate in a small town. They sure don't make them like this anymore!
6. The Old Round Church in Richmond
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The Old Round Church, 29 Round Church Rd, Richmond, VT 05477, USA
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This is one of the few round churches standing. When it was built in 1813, Richmond was home to Baptists, Christians, Congregationalists, Methodists, and Universalists, and the church was created as a way of bringing them together under a shared house of worship. Its round (technically a 16-sided polygon) design is said to keep the devil away because without corners he has nowhere to hide. More realistically, the architect William Rhodes admired the design of the round church that already existed in his hometown.
7. American Precision Museum
196 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA
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Pictured is an old four-spindle lathe at the American Precision Museum in Windsor. Here you'll find a collection of machining tools, geared contraptions, and other under-appreciated items which show the history of the United States' devotion to quality through detail
8. Knight's Spider Web Farm
Knight's Spider Web Farm & Cabinet Store, 124 Spider Web Farm Rd, Williamstown, VT 05679, USA
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Knight's Spider Web Farm is an art studio, retail outlet and residence owned by Will Knight, an artist who uses spider webs to produce art. It is located in Williamstown, Vermont. Knight calls his farm "The Original Web Site." Will Knight is a character and a natural story teller. Check out this video to meet him and see how the webs are created. Check out the farm's website before visiting for current business hours and updates.
9. Haskell Free Library and Opera House
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Haskell Free Library and Opera House, 93 Caswell Ave, Derby Line, VT 05830, Canada
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Haskell just may be the most unique library in the world. The building housing the library lies on the international border, and half is in Derby Line, Vermont and the other half is in Stanstead, Quebec. It was intentionally built this way and we're thankful for the unique opportunity to see it!
10. Hope Cemetery
Hope Cemetery, 201 Maple Ave, Barre, VT 05641, USA
Flickr/Matt
You'll find more than typical gravestones at the Hope Cemetery in Barre. These monuments are works of art and are admired by all who visit.
11. Brookfield Floating Bridge
Brookfield Floating Bridge, VT-65, Brookfield, VT 05036, USA
Flickr/Doug Kerr
This floating bridge in Brookfield has been repaired and reopened as a pedestrian footbridge. For an added unique touch, look for the nearby statue of a mother and baby hippo.
12. The Dog Chapel on Dog Mountain
Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, 143 Parks Rd, St Johnsbury, VT 05819, USA
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Vermonters love their dogs, so it's not surprising that there is a dog chapel. Dog Mountain is set on 150 acres on a mountain top location in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The grounds are always open so grab your best four legged friend and go explore the chapel and more at this beautiful location.

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