Location: Woodstock
Top Things to do in Woodstock
Top Restaurants in Woodstock
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Woodstock, New York (NY)
Woodstock is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 5,884 at the 2010 census, down from 6,241 at the 2000 census. Woodstock is in the northern part of the county, northwest of Kingston, and lies within the borders of the Catskill Park.
Restaurants in Woodstock
1. Lotus Fine Art and Design
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Lotus Fine Art and Design is an eclectic Woodstock, New York boutique and gallery with a focus on beautiful, eye-catching art objects, sourced locally and from craftspeople around the world. Lotus also offers museum quality custom picture framing and owner Jamie Barthel's hand painted glass lighting, along with other local artists' works. Come visit us soon!
2. Elena Zang Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
The gallery is located in a beautiful garden setting 4 miles west of the Woodstock village green, showing contemporary fine art, sculpture and ceramics of regional and internationally known artists. Owner/potters Alan Hoffman and Elena Zang also create their ceramics on site in their studios.
Reviewed By dougsheer - Woodstock, United States
Zang Gallery features mainly Woodstock area artists but of the New York City -- make that world class -- level of of skill. The openings are a must.
3. Overlook Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Located in the Catskill park region, Overlook Mountain beckons nature lovers with its trails and campgrounds.
Reviewed By ericamY9753SJ
This can be considered a difficult hike but I will venture to say it is not. There is constant sustained elevation gain that does knock the wind out of you, but its up an old roadway so the terrain is easy. This goes on for a bit over two miles with nothing to see. Stop and rest and have some water and it will be "easy", there are no rock scrambles or rough passages, just a very long very steep uphill walk. It is SO WORTH IT. Once you get close to the top you will come upon the ruins of an old hotel that are pretty rad, there are many walls and stairs still standing. I have spoiled my children. We do long hikes with great payoffs. This by far was their favorite. It has set the bar where they expect great ruins and incredible vistas on each hike. It is the standard of all good hikes for them (I like some physical challenges like a good scramble- but they sustained elevation gain on this one does give me my physical challenge I look for). After spending some time at the ruins, the top is just a short hike. The views are incredible, the fire tower is an added perk and the historic house an informative little rest. There is also an outhouse at the top. The first time we went there was a volunteer with Oreos at the top to congratulate you for making it! Even on a cloudy day it is worth it. We saw families with babies, elderly people and pregnant women at the top. If you take your time and slowly walk, it is doable for most anyone
4. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
A beautiful and serene monastery that serves as a retreat and study center and is worth a visit.
Reviewed By GetOutTheMap - North Cape May, United States
Beautiful zen grounds, visitors are welcome to explore the monastery and gift shop. Free parking onsite. The monastery is located at the trailhead of an easy hike. We always stop here after a winter walk up the mountain. Very peaceful and educational. They have numerous events and programs.
5. Woodstock Music Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Woodstock Music Shop is an independently owned music retail store in Woodstock, NY. WMS carries instruments, electronics, vinyl records, percussion, and music accessories. The shop offers on-site repairs for guitar set-up and electronics repair as well as off-site repairs for more complicated jobs. Open 7 days a week.
6. Woodstock Public Library District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By dougsheer - Woodstock, United States
In a town with the WAAM, The Photography Center, The Byrdcliffe Guild and the Woodstock School of Art, the library is another icon of local culture. Great used book sales in warm months -- usually Saturday mornings -- and some great collections like that of the art room. Eventually, the library will be replaced by a new building, but, for now, enjoy the conviviality and range.
7. Sunfrost Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By staceyb854 - Woodstock, United States
Sunfrost Farms is BRILLIANT! One side is a produce and gourmet farm stand where you can get everything from locally grown fruit and vegetables, flowers, herbs and mushrooms to specialty gourmet items and fresh baked desserts. The other side is an eatery and juice bar that serves GREAT FRESH FOOD! Mexican specials, all kinds of soups and wraps are all made there and delicious! Service is great! The staff is real small town friendly! And in warm weather, you and your dogs can sit outside under a canopy and have the same great service!
8. Woodstock Town Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Titchger - Cork, Ireland
We drove from Niagara Falls to Woodstock, which took 6 hours approx. The last section which took about 90 mins, was a drive through the Catskills and along the Delaware river, which is a really scenic drive. Woodstock town is a really laid back neck of the woods. Really nice shops to take a wander through. We went in to 2 great bars The Station and The Colony which is also a good music venue. There are loads of good restaurants and got the best bagels I ever had in Bread Alone.The people we met were really nice and friendly. There is a good music venue called Levon Helm Studios which is situated in a beautiful wooded area. We stayed in a very quaint boarding house at 5 Rock City Road which we booked on Airbnb. If we planned our road trip all over again we would have stayed an extra couple of nights. The bottom line from us is Woodstock is well worth a visit.
9. Holy Transfiguration Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 113nancis - Mastic Beach, United States
you gotsta go! it's right next to the buddhist monastery, and not at all hard to find. very well worth your while to check out the inside- replete with a full alter and stained glass in the back.
10. Mower's Saturday Sunday Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
2020 is our 43nd season of fleamarketing in Woodstock NY. We have the distinction of being named one of the top 10 flea-markets in the USA by FODOR's travel guide. We have 40 to 50 vendors setting up each weekend. The setting is a beautiful tree lined area in the center of Woodstock. We are within walking distance of free parking and all of Woodstock's art galleries and restaurants. THE MID HUDSON REGION IS IN PHASE 3 OF REOPEN NY. WE WILL OPEN OUR FIRST WEEKEND OF 2020 JULY 4 AND 5
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