Carriage Barn Visitor Center
Visitor Center · Vermont ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 744 ft
- Elevation
Built on the foundation of an earlier stable in 1895 to house the Billings' horses and carriages, this building is currently used as the HQ and visitor center for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP.
Explore the exhibit, "A Place in the Land", visit the bookstore, or sign up for programs (advanced reservations preferred). Junior Ranger books and passport stamps are available at this location. Open five days a week, Friday-Monday (closed Tues/Weds) from 10am to 5pm, Memorial Day weekend (late May) to Oct 31.
Getting there
Carriage Barn Visitor Center directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/places/carriagebarnvisitorcenter.htm.
43.63107, -72.51797 · 43°37'51.9"N 72°31'4.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 33 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 7 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 43 | 53 | 57 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 26 | 16 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Carriage Barn Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Carriage Barn Visitor Center?
- No. Carriage Barn Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (802) 457-3368
- Email mabi_visitorservices@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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