A Visit to ROCK OF AGES is a Vermont Experience Like No Other

Central Vermont was built upon the granite industry, the offspring of pure Yankee tenacity and immigrant fortitude. Rock of Ages, founded by two native Vermonters and one Scotsman, epitomizes the rich cultural heritage of Barre, Vermont. Rock of Ages represents a living industry, not a museum or showcase, but a working, breathing entity that gives rise to some of the finest artistry in stone that our guests have ever seen.

We invite you and your family to experience Rock of Ages. Our narrated shuttle tours take you to the world’s largest deep-hole, dimension granite quarry—a quarry nearly 600 feet deep! Peer into its depths; observe our quarriers as they cut blocks from the sheer face and see the mighty steel derricks that tower above the surface and which are capable of lifting up to 250 tons.

Our artisans will amaze you when you take our self-guided factory tour. From hand pitching to laser etching, the factory tour allows you to observe the oldest and the latest: hand-dressing and sculpting techniques that have remained virtually unchanged for centuries juxtaposed against modern circular diamond saws and laser etchers.

Once you’ve seen it, you’ll want to TRY it—our new Cut-In-Stone Center offers you the chance to learn to sandblast. Grab the gun, squeeze the trigger and feel the pulsating throb of up to 110 psi of abrasive and air leap from the nozzle as you learn to cut in stone.

Our Visitors Center is the gateway to your Rock of Ages experience. View the movie, explore our historic and computer-based exhibits, browse our gift shop, featuring Vermont-made granite gifts, jewelry, clothing, souvenirs and more; or bowl a few frames on our outdoor granite bowling lane. The Visitors Center is open May 1–October 31, Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Special fall hours: Monday-Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. mid-September to mid-October.

Questions or Comments? Please contact us! We have compiled an extensive listing of attractions and services located in the Central Vermont. Take a look at our Visitor Information page, which contains listings of links to other fun attractions, recreational offerings, restaurants, hotels and B&B’s. For other great vacation ideas, please visit the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce,
Vermont Attractions Association , the Vermont Department of Travel & Marketing or the Vermont Tourism Network.

Rock of Ages is a proud member of the Vermont Attractions Association, the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Vermont Tourism Network.