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Woodstock, NY
All about this great little town.
This hub is about the town of Woodstock. I have loved this town my whole life, and am excited to share it's many great qualities with the world. Many people confuse this town with the place the Woodstock festival took place, but it is not. It's a special place in its own right!
"The most famous small town in the world!"
Woodstock, NY
Woodstock is located in Ulster County, northwest of Kingston, NY. It was established in 1787 and is famous for having been home to many Hudson River School artists. To this day it is considered an active arts colony. It is also commonly mistaken as the town that the Woodstock Festival of '69 took place. The festival actually took place in Bethel, NY. To learn more about it, check out the rest of this article.
Personally, I absolutely love hanging out in Woodstock on a nice day. It's a summer tradition that my mom used to bring my brother and I there to visit the shops and take in the sights. Now I make it a point to visit whenever I can, I love the vibe and atmosphere of this awesome little town. There's always an exciting little buzz, and it's always fun!
Did You Know?!
One of the most common mistakes people make is assuming that the Woodstock Music Festival took place in Woodstock, NY. In reality, it occurred on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, NY which is about 60 miles away.
It's on the Map!
This is the town we've been talking about! Grab some directions and visit!
This is the location of the Woodstock Music Festival. It is now a fantastic concert venue and museum.
Been There, Done That
Have you ever visited Woodstock, NY?
Sustainability through Art
"Woodstock is an arts and cultural mecca in the Hudson Valley. Galleries, museums, crafts shops, art, photography, film, theater, music, poetry and dance performances celebrate Second Saturdays (of each month) throughout the year as a way to promote the unique talent that lives nearby. Who better than artists can create and resource their love of beauty to envision a more sustainable world?" (source)
Visit here to see some of the not-for-profit arts organizations that are located here in Woodstock.
Sustainability is something I care greatly about and I am very excited and happy that Woodstock has decided to make it a part of their town.
Candlestock
My Favorite Place!
Candlestock is a little candle shop in Woodstock, and by far my favorite place to visit while I'm there! The have so many amazing handmade candles in all different styles. They also have the most amazing drip candle mountain ever. Seriously. It's been burning every day for over 40 years now. It's over 8 feet tall, and is made up of over 200,000 drip candles!
I've started my own drip candle bottles over the years, and I have to tell you I can't get enough of them. They always turn out differently, and it's so much fun to watch!
I wrote a step-by-step guide to creating a drip candle bottle, including photos, so anyone can try it at home!
Another one of the great shops in Woodstock
Shop Til You Drop
Arts & Crafts
- Byrdcliffe Shop
- Clouds Gallery
- Freewheel Pottery
- Timbuktu
Books
- The Golden Notebook
- The Reader's Quarry
Clothing
- BirchTree Fashions
- Not Fade Away Trading Company
- Pleasures
- Sorella
- Woodstock Trading Post
Jewelry & Accessories
- Cameron Design Wildlife Fine Jewelry
- Shellie David
Specialty Shops
- Anatolia Tribal Rugs
- Candlestock
- Emerson Country Store
- Free Spirit of Woodstock
- Gilded Carriage & Basil Garden Supplies
- Heart of Woodstock
- Jean Turmo LTD
- Lily's
- Pondicherry Yoga Arts
- Talisman of Woodstock
- The White Gryphon
Fantastic Food
Shops and Restaurants
- Chez Grand' Mére
- Cucina
- Garden Cafe on the Green
- Joshua's Cafe and Caterers
- Landau Grill
- Oriole 9
- Peace, Love & Cupcakes
- Sunflower Natural Foods Market
Most Interested In...
What are you most interested in seeing or doing in Woodstock?
Local Landmarks
- Artists' Cemetary
- Ashokan Reservoir
- Byrdcliffe
- Echo Lake
- Overlook Mountain
- Radio Woodstock
- Saugerties, NY
- Woodstock Artists Association and Museum
- Woodstock School of Art
Recreation - Things to Do
Woodstock is a great place to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Here's a small list of activities you can partake in here.
- Biking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Skiing
- Sportsmen
- Water Recreation
More About Woodstock, NY
- Town Of Woodstock: Homepage
- Woodstock 2017: Best of Woodstock, NY Tourism - TripAdvisor
Woodstock Tourism: TripAdvisor has 4,514 reviews of Woodstock Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Woodstock resource. - Woodstock, NY Guide to Fine Dining, Entertainment, Art, Shopping, Travel & Leisure Activities
Woodstock, the most famous small town. Walk to: Art Galleries, Fine Dining, Shopping, Entertainment, Hiking, Transportation, Lodging and more. - Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Arts
In addition to it's famous music festivals, Woodstock NY has unique shops, galleries, fine dining and many outdoor activities including excellent hiking.