Woodstock

Located at the base of the Catskill Mountains, Woodstock is much more than just a quiet small town. In all honesty, this village in upstate New York has become a household name. Since the 1960s, Woodstock has become a household name all over the world as a symbol of love, peace, art, and community.

Woodstock has developed into a haven for music enthusiasts even though it wasn't the original site of the renowned music festival in 1969 (it was held almost 60 miles away, in Bethel). This adorable village, located in Ulster County's Catskill Park, has just over 6,000 residents. Tie-dye and music thrive on Tinker Street, which is lined with unique shops selling anything from antique postcards to hippie wear to jewelry. With dozens of galleries, boutiques, educational institutions, temples, nature preserves, hiking trails, and outdoor markets, it still maintains its avant-garde aesthetic today. Visitors find themselves completely immersed in another world, where the emphasis is on local, small businesses, and homegrown, just 90 miles north of New York City.