MONTPELIER, VERMONT

Lodging, Bed and Breakfast Inn

America's Smallest State Capitol
Located just minutes from Thatcher Brook Bed and Breakfast Inn, Montpelier, Vermont is the smallest State Capitol in the Country. A statue of Ethan Allen greets visitors at the front of the gold-domed capitol building. An impressive portico, designed in 1836 us of Greek Revival style. Modeled after the temple of Theseus in Athens, it's made of Vermont granite. Visitors can wander throughout the building on a self-guided tour, Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 4:15pm; in summer, it's also open Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Guided tours are available from June through late October during these times.

Other points of interest in Montpelier and the surrounding area include:

Vermont Historical Society Museum
Contains a library and museum dedicated to the preservation of Vermont history.

T.W. Wood Art Gallery
Oil paintings displayed by Mr. Wood, a Montpelier native, which portray residents during the Civil War era.

Hubbard Park and Tower
Offers 185 acres with 7 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and a 52 ft. observation tower.

Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
The world's largest granite quarry offers guided as well as self-guided tours. Wooden derricks still stand in the inactive mining area, once used to lift the huge blocks of granite.

	The Thatcher Brook Bed and Breakfast Inn offers elegant accommodations near Montpelier Vermont with the quality service you’d expect in a classic New England inn called "one of the most romantic B&B inns in the country." Wedding, civil union
	With antiques and fireplaces at every turn, a comfortable sitting room, and 22 finely appointed guest rooms, (many featuring whirlpools or fireplaces), you’ll find everything you need when you come to *Vermont*.
	For comfort and relaxation, sit back in one of the countless rocking chairs that line the front porch, have a drink in front of the fire, or visit Ben and Jerry's Factory Tours. If you fall asleep on one of the couches, we’ll wake you when you’ve had enough.
	If it’s excitement and adventure you want, the Waterbury/Stowe/Mad River Valley area offers world-class skiing, winter sports, golfing, horseback riding, river adventures, shopping, and entertainment. At the Thatcher Brook Inn, you’ll find all the romance and ease of a bygone era, and you might just be one of the many who come back again and again.