Attractions in woodstock, new york
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Woodstock, New York, is small Catskill Mountain village located two hours from New York City. It is billed as the "most famous small town in the world," in part because of the famous 1969 music festival named after the town and its longtime title as "Colony Of The Arts." Many activities are available including fishing, antiquing, museum and gallery hopping and even cooling off in an old-fashioned swimming hole and watching vintage hippies on the Village Green.
Museums
The town is full of artists
The Woodstock Artists Association Museum, WAAM, is located in the center of town. The Museum consists of three galleries and hosts a full schedule of exhibitions that highlight the work of area artists on a monthly basis. The museum also has a Youth Exhibition Space for talented young people.
WAAM
28 Tinker St.
Woodstock NY 12498
845-679-2940
woodstockart.org
The Historical Society of Woodstock is located in an old farm house on town property and a visit there is like taking a step back in time. The society is a treasure trove of old maps, drawings, paintings and official town records dating back to 1790.
Comeau Drive
Woodstock, NY 12498
845-679-2113
woodstockhistory.org
Art and Music
A great music venue
The Byrdcliffe Colony was founded in 1902 as a Utopian community for artists and craftsman from around the country who could enjoy the freedom of expression in bucolic surroundings. The founders of the colony built cabins for the residents and started the first art school in America. Summer walking tours are available, but you can walk the colony year-round. Byrdcliffe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Byrdcliffe Colony
34 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498
845-679-2079
woodstockguild.org
The Maverick Concert Hall was built in 1916 and its concert series is now the oldest continuous chamber music festival in America. This outdoor hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The concert series features world famous musicians appearing from June to September.
Maverick Concerts
120 Maverick Rd.
Woodstock, NY 12498
845-679-8217
maverickconcerts.org
Physical Activities
The view from the top
Rent a bicycle at Overlook Mountain Bikes and tour Woodstock on wheels. The store is located in the center of town and you can rent a bike for an hour or a full day. If you want the bike for an extended period of time, car racks are available. They are open every day except Tuesday- if you call ahead with a special request, these bike professionals will be glad to help.
Overlook Mountain Bikes
93 Tinker Street
Woodstock NY 12498
845-679-2122
overlookmountainbikes.com
The Woodstock Golf Course is a nine-hole course, so you have to do it twice for a total of 5,456 yards to get a full round under your belt. If you are hungry after your game, a restaurant is on the premises for a meal or a drink. The view of Overlook Mountain alone is worth the price of admission.
Woodstock Golf Club
8 DeLisio Lane
Woodstock NY 12498
845-679-2914
woodstockgolf.com
Shadowing the village is Overlook Mountain and the home of one of only five remaining Catskill Mountain fire towers. The hike to the peak and its fire tower is vigorous, but the view from the top at an elevation of 3,140 feet is spectacular.
Overlook Fire Tower Stewards
34 Wardwell Lane
Woodstock, NY 12498
845-679-2580
catskillcenter.org
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