It’s been said that big things come in small packages, so naturally, our little state has a few HUGE things of our own. That’s right, these are the largest attractions in Vermont, and as a matter of fact, they’re the largest in the world! Do you know any other things we have that are bigger – and better – than anywhere else? Here are seven of the world’s largest things in Vermont.
- The World’s Largest Grilled Cheese
Sandy Sarsfield/Flickr If you want to brag about the cheesiest thing around, Cabot Creamery made the world’s largest grilled cheese sandwich weighing 320 pounds back in the year 2000. It measured 5 feet x 10.5 feet across the diagonal. Cabot is in the Guinness Book of World Records for this massive creation.
You can read more about the world’s largest grilled cheese on the Guinness World Records website. Cabot Creamery, 2878 Main St, Cabot, VT 05647, USA
- World’s Largest Underground Marble Quarry
Facebook/Vermont Quarries The Danby Quarry in Danby, Vermont is the largest underground marble quarry in the world and is about 1.5-miles deep. It’s one of the most unique things to see in Vermont, however, there are no public tours.
To check out this quarry read our previous coverage. 886 Quarry Hill Rd, Danby, VT 05739, USA
- World’s largest Gummy Bear
Facebook/Middlebury Sweets This bear is 27 pounds, serves over 300, and contains over 36,000 calories! Not your average bear, right Yogi? You can find it at Middlebury Sweets in South Middlebury, which also happens to be the largest candy store in Vermont with over 1,500 different products. It’s one of the best roadside attractions in Vermont.
You can read our previous coverage to learn more about Middlebury Sweets. 1395 US-7, Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
- World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet
Matthew Meckley/Google File this under: Awesome. This file cabinet is over 40 feet tall and can be found on Flynn Avenue in Burlington. It was built in 2002 as a public art installation by artist Bren Alvarez. 220 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
- Vermont submitted an entry to the Guinness Book of World Records for the Largest Peanut Butter Cup
Flickr/Brian In 2013 the Village Chocolate Shoppe in Bennington submitted their giant peanut butter cup, vying for the world record. This confectionary delight weighed 230 pounds, was 59.5 inches wide, it used 70.1 pounds of milk chocolate, and just over 159 pounds of peanut butter to make this masterpiece. Today you can visit the shop and pick up a peanut butter cup the size of a cupcake!
Visit the Village Chocolate Shoppe website and Facebook page for more information.
- World’s Largest Zipper
Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes Barre is known as the granite capital of the world, and the largest zipper is built out of large blocks of granite right from the town. At 74 feet long, it is located in an alley right on Main Street. The artist named it “Unzipping the Earth,” which is appropriate since annual plants bloom within the blocks during warmer weather. You may have driven by this a thousand times and never knew to look! It’s one of the most unique things to see in Vermont. 203 N Main St, Barre, VT 05641, USA
- The World’s Tallest Ladder Back Chair
jeremy jeandervin/Google This world record-breaker 19-foot chair has a history of bouncing back. The original was created in 1969 but over the years, it was affected by the elements and taken down in 2000. A new store, LaFlammes, purchased the land and made a replica. You’ll want to read the history behind it here. (Unfortunately, LaFlammes is no longer in business.) 239 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
Did you like seeing the world’s largest things in Vermont? What are some of your favorite big attractions in the state? Share in the comments! We would love to hear from you!
Sandy Sarsfield/Flickr
If you want to brag about the cheesiest thing around, Cabot Creamery made the world’s largest grilled cheese sandwich weighing 320 pounds back in the year 2000. It measured 5 feet x 10.5 feet across the diagonal. Cabot is in the Guinness Book of World Records for this massive creation.
You can read more about the world’s largest grilled cheese on the Guinness World Records website.
Cabot Creamery, 2878 Main St, Cabot, VT 05647, USA
Facebook/Vermont Quarries
The Danby Quarry in Danby, Vermont is the largest underground marble quarry in the world and is about 1.5-miles deep. It’s one of the most unique things to see in Vermont, however, there are no public tours.
To check out this quarry read our previous coverage.
886 Quarry Hill Rd, Danby, VT 05739, USA
Facebook/Middlebury Sweets
This bear is 27 pounds, serves over 300, and contains over 36,000 calories! Not your average bear, right Yogi? You can find it at Middlebury Sweets in South Middlebury, which also happens to be the largest candy store in Vermont with over 1,500 different products. It’s one of the best roadside attractions in Vermont.
You can read our previous coverage to learn more about Middlebury Sweets.
1395 US-7, Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Matthew Meckley/Google
File this under: Awesome. This file cabinet is over 40 feet tall and can be found on Flynn Avenue in Burlington. It was built in 2002 as a public art installation by artist Bren Alvarez.
220 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Flickr/Brian
In 2013 the Village Chocolate Shoppe in Bennington submitted their giant peanut butter cup, vying for the world record. This confectionary delight weighed 230 pounds, was 59.5 inches wide, it used 70.1 pounds of milk chocolate, and just over 159 pounds of peanut butter to make this masterpiece. Today you can visit the shop and pick up a peanut butter cup the size of a cupcake!
Visit the Village Chocolate Shoppe website and Facebook page for more information.
Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes
Barre is known as the granite capital of the world, and the largest zipper is built out of large blocks of granite right from the town. At 74 feet long, it is located in an alley right on Main Street. The artist named it “Unzipping the Earth,” which is appropriate since annual plants bloom within the blocks during warmer weather. You may have driven by this a thousand times and never knew to look! It’s one of the most unique things to see in Vermont.
203 N Main St, Barre, VT 05641, USA
jeremy jeandervin/Google
This world record-breaker 19-foot chair has a history of bouncing back. The original was created in 1969 but over the years, it was affected by the elements and taken down in 2000. A new store, LaFlammes, purchased the land and made a replica. You’ll want to read the history behind it here. (Unfortunately, LaFlammes is no longer in business.)
239 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
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World’s Largest Attractions In Vermont December 19, 2021 Melissa M. What are some of the best roadside attractions or weird places in Vermont? Vermont is filled with some fascinating (as well as strange) places and some must be seen to be believed.
Head to Burlington to see a monument dedicated to a lake monster by the name of Champ. The Bread and Puppet Museum in Glover has larger-than-life, handmade puppets that are also used in performances. In Waterbury, you can visit Ben & Jerry’s to see the Ice Cream Graveyard which memorializes discontinued ice cream flavors from over the years.
You can find additional roadside attractions in this post. What are some of the most unique things to do in Vermont? Vermont is a unique state and with that comes unique things to do. Suggestions include:
Tour the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury. Walk or drive across the Sunset Lake Floating Bridge in Brookfield. Head to Williamstown and marvel at the artwork spiders spin at Knight’s Spider Web Farm & Cabinet Store.
Are there any other attractions from Vermont that are in the Guinness Book of World Records? The state of Vermont holds a handful of accolades in the Guinness Book of World Records. Did you know Vermont also holds the record for:
The world’s largest Cadillac Parade Largest Snow Softball Tournament Longest Marathon Playing Dodgeball
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World’s Largest Attractions In Vermont
December 19, 2021
Melissa M.
What are some of the best roadside attractions or weird places in Vermont? Vermont is filled with some fascinating (as well as strange) places and some must be seen to be believed.
Head to Burlington to see a monument dedicated to a lake monster by the name of Champ. The Bread and Puppet Museum in Glover has larger-than-life, handmade puppets that are also used in performances. In Waterbury, you can visit Ben & Jerry’s to see the Ice Cream Graveyard which memorializes discontinued ice cream flavors from over the years.
You can find additional roadside attractions in this post. What are some of the most unique things to do in Vermont? Vermont is a unique state and with that comes unique things to do. Suggestions include:
Tour the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury. Walk or drive across the Sunset Lake Floating Bridge in Brookfield. Head to Williamstown and marvel at the artwork spiders spin at Knight’s Spider Web Farm & Cabinet Store.
Are there any other attractions from Vermont that are in the Guinness Book of World Records? The state of Vermont holds a handful of accolades in the Guinness Book of World Records. Did you know Vermont also holds the record for:
The world’s largest Cadillac Parade Largest Snow Softball Tournament Longest Marathon Playing Dodgeball
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Vermont is filled with some fascinating (as well as strange) places and some must be seen to be believed.
- Head to Burlington to see a monument dedicated to a lake monster by the name of Champ.
- The Bread and Puppet Museum in Glover has larger-than-life, handmade puppets that are also used in performances.
- In Waterbury, you can visit Ben & Jerry’s to see the Ice Cream Graveyard which memorializes discontinued ice cream flavors from over the years.
You can find additional roadside attractions in this post.
What are some of the most unique things to do in Vermont?
Vermont is a unique state and with that comes unique things to do. Suggestions include:
- Tour the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury.
- Walk or drive across the Sunset Lake Floating Bridge in Brookfield.
- Head to Williamstown and marvel at the artwork spiders spin at Knight’s Spider Web Farm & Cabinet Store.
Are there any other attractions from Vermont that are in the Guinness Book of World Records?
The state of Vermont holds a handful of accolades in the Guinness Book of World Records. Did you know Vermont also holds the record for:
- The world’s largest Cadillac Parade
- Largest Snow Softball Tournament
- Longest Marathon Playing Dodgeball
