Overview
Woodstock is a quaint little shire town in the state of Vermont. The town holds its pertaining country seat, and is known for its old town buildings. The little town looks nearly the same as it did over one hundred years ago.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Woodstock
Billings Farm and Museum
A museum dedicated to the telling of Vermont's rural heritage. A "living history" 270 acre working farm and dairy barn. Also a museum with related exhibits. May-Oct, 10AM-5PM. Thanksgiving weekend, December weekends and …
Rockefeller National Historical Park
Guided mansion tours offered Memorial Day weekend through October 31st, and the Billings Farm & Museum opens a week or two earlier. The park has over 20 miles of trails open for hiking and equestrian use year round. …
Saskadena Six Ski Area
With easy-riding terrain perfect for families and beginners, Saskadena Six Ski Area welcomes skiers and snowboarders of all abilities to slide down its groomed trails and thaw out beside the indoor/outdoor fireplace at t…
Feast and Field Market
A summer fun, family-friendly, weekly live music showcase, with literal farm-to-table food, in which the food is harvested served and cooked and eaten within less than a mile radius. No dogs or brought-in alcohol. Crowde…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hanover)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 11 mi away. Directions
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 23 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 89 mi away (major hub). Directions
Take Interstate 93 North to Interstate 89 North into Vermont. In Vermont, take Exit 1. At bottom of ramp turn left on Route 4 West. Travel 10 miles to the center of Woodstock.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $135–$300 a night (typical $290), from 5 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$180, mid-range ~$360, comfortable ~$470.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Billings Farm and Museum, Rockefeller National Historical Park
- Lunch The Prince & The Pauper Restaurant
- Afternoon Saskadena Six Ski Area, Feast and Field Market
- Dinner Worthy Kitchen
- Evening Long Trail Brewing Co.
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
- From Boston:
Take Interstate 93 North to Interstate 89 North into Vermont. In Vermont, take Exit 1. At bottom of ramp turn left on Route 4 West. Travel 10 miles to the center of Woodstock.
- From New York and Connecticut:
Take Interstate 91 to Exit 9 (Hartland/Windsor) in Vermont. Follow the signs for Woodstock and Route 12 North. Take Route 12 approximately 8 miles. Take a left onto Route 4 West (Routes 4 and 12 merge), through Taftsville. Stay on Route 4 West for 3 miles to the center of Woodstock.
- From Western or Upstate New York state:
Take Interstate 87 North (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 20 for Lake George. At bottom of exit, turn left onto Route 9 North. At the first light, turn right onto Route 149 East. Travel 12 miles into Ft. Ann and turn left onto Route 4 East. Travel 12 miles into Whitehall, then bear right on Route 4 East (near the Grand Union). Travel 35-40 miles into Rutland (Vermont). At the end of the four-lane road, turn left on Route 4 East/Route 7 North. Drive about 3 miles, then turn right on Route 4 East. Follow 4 East for 31 miles through Bridgewater into the center of Woodstock.
By plane
= (Both airports are about equidistant from Woodstock) =
Burlington (Vermont) '''International Airport
Flights from:
- Charlotte (CLT)
- Chicago (ORD)
- Detroit (DTW)
- Newark (EWR)
- New York (JFK)
- New York (LGA)
- Philadelphia (PHL)
- Washington DC (IAD)
- JetBlue, Delta, American, and United Airlines
Manchester (New Hampshire)'''-Boston Regional Airport:
Flights from:
- Baltimore - Washington
- Chicago - Midway/ O'Hare
- Orlando
- Tampa
- Atlanta
- Detroit
- New York - LaGuardia/ Newark
- Southwest, Delta, American, and United Airlines
Get around
By foot
Most points of interest in the village are accessible by moderate walking.
By car and bike
The outer parts of town, such as South Woodstock, are only conveniently accessed by car. As an alternate method, one could use a bike to travel these longer distances; however, the terrain has many hills, and a mountain bike should be used to traverse such rugged areas. Bike rentals are available in the village, though biking in the commercial area of the village is discouraged, as the flow of people and cars can be concentrated.
See
See Billings Farm and Museum
A museum dedicated to the telling of Vermont's rural heritage. A "living history" 270 acre working farm and dairy barn. Also a museum with related exhibits. May-Oct, 10AM-5PM. Thanksgiving weekend, December weekends and December 26 - January 1 10AM-4PM; Sleigh Ride Weekends: Martin Luther King and Presidents' weekends, 10AM-4PM. $10 or less.
See Rockefeller National Historical Park (Marsh-Billings)
Guided mansion tours offered Memorial Day weekend through October 31st, and the Billings Farm & Museum opens a week or two earlier. The park has over 20 miles of trails open for hiking and equestrian use year round. When snow is on the ground, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are the only available activities.
Do
The Appalachian Trail passes through town.
Do Saskadena Six Ski Area
With easy-riding terrain perfect for families and beginners, Saskadena Six Ski Area welcomes skiers and snowboarders of all abilities to slide down its groomed trails and thaw out beside the indoor/outdoor fireplace at the base of the alpine lodge. Home of the first National Snow Snurfing contest in 1982, Suicide Six was one of the country’s earliest ski resorts to allow the sport that would become snowboarding, and continues to embrace the spirit of winter fun. Their Quad lift, a double chair and a J-bar surface tow service 24 trails ー 30% rated as beginner terrain, 40% as intermediate and 30% as advanced ー with the longest run spanning a distance of 5,280 feet. Rentals, repairs and a cozy base lodge and restaurant are all available just steps from the slopes.
Do Feast and Field Market (Fable Farm)
A summer fun, family-friendly, weekly live music showcase, with literal farm-to-table food, in which the food is harvested served and cooked and eaten within less than a mile radius. No dogs or brought-in alcohol. Crowded event with good weather, about 200 parking spots normally, close to full. In Barnard, Vermont, which is neighboring Woodstock.
Buy
Eat
Eat Worthy Kitchen
The Worthy Kitchen is a modern farm-to-table experience, serving classics like chicken wings, loaded nachos, buttermilk fried chicken, and a farm diner burger. With many beers on tap and many craft sodas, the Kitchen is perfect for families or just adults. In addition, the outdoor seating patio is amazing during the summer. Because there is such a welcoming environment, that does mean that there will often be waiting required, in a walk-in situation.
Drink
Drink Worthy Kitchen
As well as being a restaurant, mentioned above, the bar at the Worthy is very Worthy of trying. There is something unique about focus on service they present, with knowledgeable bartenders to answer all your questions about the corresponding brewery.
Drink Long Trail Brewing Co.
Microbrewery
Sleep
Stay Woodstock Inn
The Woodstock Inn is a beautiful Rockefeller building that is redolent of a previous era of elegance, throughout its hallways, rooms, and lobby. It also has a golf course, tennis courts, a ski area, and many indoor and outdoor pools, all with shuttle transportation or on site access. A spa and restaurants are located within the building.
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