Rock of Ages Quarry
Graniteville, VT
The Rock of Ages Quarry in Graniteville, Barre, Vermont is a functioning granite extraction site that reaches depths of almost 600 feet, making it the largest deep‑hole quarry in the world. Visitors can observe both historic hand‑crafting methods and contemporary laser‑cutting technology side by side, while the site’s steel derricks demonstrate lifting capacities up to 250 tons. The tour offers a direct look at the quarry’s active operations and the artisans who shape the stone.