Location: Woodstock
Top Things to do in Woodstock
Top Restaurants in Woodstock
- 1. Mountain Creamery
- 2. Mon Vert Cafe
- 3. The Lincoln Inn & Restaurant At The Covered Bridge
- 4. Woodstock Farmers Market
- 5. Melaza Bistro
- 6. The Prince and the Pauper
- 7. Cloudland Farm
- 8. Worthy Kitchen
- 9. Red Rooster at The Woodstock Inn and Resort
- 10. Richardson Tavern at the Woodstock Inn and Resort
What to do and see in Woodstock, Vermont (VT): The Best Things to do
Named the "quintessential New England village," the town of Woodstock is chock full of charming Americana, including a covered bridge smack in the center of town and a village green surrounded by restored Georgian, Federal Style and Greek Revival homes. Spend a day wandering under the shade of 400-year-old hemlock trees at the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and then revitalize yourself at Sugarbush Farm, where you can taste maple syrup or 14 varieties of cheese for free.
Restaurants in Woodstock
1. Dana House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This small museum houses a collection of 19th-century arts, crafts and artifacts from the Woodstock area.
2. Vermontology Guided Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 157 reviews
Our tours travel in small groups (6 customers max), on an 8-hour adventure that picks you up right at your hotel. Choose from Scenic Day Tours, Brewery & Spirits Tours, or 5-Day Vacation.
3. New England Falconry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By agentTeena
Too cold for the raptors to fly and coming all the way from Maine anxious to see these magnificent birds, I was welcomed to still meet Horus the Falcon, Newton the Hawk and beautiful owl Alba. I thank the New England Falconry and Jessica for their hospitality and taking time with me sharing fascinating facts about these glorious birds. I would highly recommend a visit. I am anxious to visit when the weather breaks in the spring! Thank you Jessica!
4. Quechee General Store - Cabot Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
The Quechee General Store is open and the first independently owned Cabot Station. We are happy to welcome Cabot fans to the complete collection of Cabot products, along with the area's largest selection of maple syrup and Vermont specialties. Visit us daily from 10 - 5pm.
Reviewed By ClariseB - Lillian, United States
We did the Quechee Gorge trail. As we were leaving, the counter person told us to make sure we stopped in the Cabot store. Sure glad we did! Unbelievable amount of cheese samples and wine samples, too! We ended up buying cheeses and wine. Great store.
5. The Yankee Bookshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By DutchBrother - Boston, United States
This is an independent bookstore. It has the highest quality selection of books on politics and history of any bookstore I know. There are bigger selections (e.g., Politics and Prose in Washington, DC), but Yankee Bookshop's selection is higher quality. This is a must visit if you're in the area. It caters to the highly educated, well-read and erudite, but anyone will be well rewarded coming here. The staff can make excellent recommendations and are dedicated to their craft. A superior experience, one that reaffirms your faith in small, independent bookstores. Help keep it in business.
6. Mount Tom
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Small mountain located in Woodstock.
Reviewed By tmueller19 - Narragansett, United States
Took the trail from Faulkner Park. Easy grade with lots of switchbacks. Couldn't walk on the groomed trail to the lake after reaching the summit but still worth the hike.
7. Ottaquechee River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
River that runs through Woodstock.
Reviewed By LMom1
If driving along Rt 4 near Quechee and Woodstock, you will going next to or over the Ottaquechee River many times. There are a surprising number of covered bridges that are easy to see in the area. Plus the magnificent deep gorge is right there below the highway (worth a stop and a walk).
8. Billings Farm & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
An award-winning outdoor history museum and fully-operating dairy farm, combining a herd of Jersey cows, draft horses, and other animals with educational exhibits, daily interactive programs, and a yearlong calendar of fun, family-friendly events. See our website for Covid-19 safety standards. Hours and attractions are subject to change, see website for up to date information.
Reviewed By martharZ302TN - White River Junction, United States
We spent a lovely post-Christmas day here. The sun was out, we walked the barns full of cows, sheep, goats, and chickens, and enjoyed a self-tour of the holiday-decorated homestead. We also took a horse-drawn wagon ride through the property, under blanketed warmth provided by the farm, and then indulged in some to-die-for maple fudge from the lovely little gift shop. Great place, great people... a must visit if you happen to find yourself anywhere in Vermont....
9. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
Nestled among the rolling hills and pastures of eastern-central Vermont, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park tells the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America.
Reviewed By CarolDM1900 - Montpelier, United States
PLEASE SCROLL TO END FOR IMPORTANT NOTE. This is Vermont's only national historical park (the other NPS sites are Green Mountain National Forest in Rutland and Moosalamo National Recreation Area in Hancock). That makes it special for people who live here and an interesting attraction for those who come from out of state and want to learn a little history while taking in Vermont's beautiful natural scenery. From late September to late October it is the perfect place to enjoy the fall foliage. Admission is free. The park centers on the 1805/7 mansion and gardens, along with the 1895 carriage barn which serves as its visitor center. Unfortunately, these are temporarily closed due to the pandemic. If getting a tour of the mansion to view things like Albert Bierstadt's famous 1870 painting "Cathedral Rock, Yosemite" or other fine works of art, architecture and decoration is the sole reason to come here, I suggest you confirm in advance if it is open for tours. The park is opening by phases. As to the visitor center, while it is closed you can still pick up a very nice park guide right at the entrance. This gives a good deal of historical information and includes a map of the very extensive grounds, almost 450 sq. acres that include a large pond with a lovely view of Woodstock, many old carriage roads for easy strolling, and trails for those who would enjoy hiking through the forest, with each section's trees identified on the map by type and year of planting. This is very much a conserved place, where the three families who made it their home put into practice the principles of responsible, science-based stewardship that have not only sustained but improved it for future generations. If it's a beautiful day and you'd like to spend even more time outside, right across the street from the park entrance you will find the Billings Farm and Museum, which features a working dairy farm and exhibits about agriculture and rural life. Scenery there is also delightful in the fall. IMPORTANT NOTE: The parking lot that serves both the Billings Farm & Museum and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Site was nearly full on the day I visited. I noticed that many cars had out-of-state plates. If you plan to visit Vermont, please be aware that there are travel restrictions and quarantine requirements depending on your state and county. Make sure you know the cross state travel information for the place you live. It is available online via the Vermont Official State Website. Be aware also that Vermont has a mask mandate requiring both Vermonters and visitors to wear masks or cloth facial coverings over their noses and mouths any time they are in public spaces, indoors or outdoors, where they come in contact with others and it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet. I was frankly shocked by the number of people NOT wearing masks and NOT keeping 6 feet of social distancing. Please follow the rules so that wonderful places like this can stay open for everyone to enjoy.
10. Union Arena Community Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
