The Town Made Famous For Lending Its Name To A Music & Art Fair - Woodstock, NY

Although the famous three-day Woodstock Music & Art Fair, held from August 15–17, 1969, took place nearly 45 minutes west of Woodstock at Max Yasgur's 601-acre dairy farm in Bethel, New York (now the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts), the spirit of the 1960s and early 1970s remains alive in this quaint village nestled in the Catskill Mountains. Peace, love, understanding, art, and music continue to thrive here.

The festival showcased many iconic rock acts, including Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, The Who, and the Grateful Dead, becoming synonymous with the counterculture of the 1960s. Originally, it was planned to take place on a site owned by Alexander Tapooz in Woodstock, but opposition from local residents forced the organizers to find a new location. Despite the change, the name "Woodstock" endured, as it had been heavily advertised and was already widely recognized.

By the time the festival was conceived, Woodstock’s music and art community was already flourishing. Rock legends like Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, and The Band had spent time in the Catskills, where the counterculture’s music and art scene thrived.

Today, Woodstock continues to be a haven for creative minds. The area boasts farm-to-table restaurants, breweries, sustainable hotels, and organic cider farms. At its heart is The Center for Photography at Woodstock, located in the same building that once housed Cafe Expresso, where Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and other musicians performed during the 1960s.

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Even though the festival was moved, Woodstock spirit of the Summer of 1969 lives on in the most famous hippie mountain town in America.

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The building that now houses Station Bar & Curio was built around 1869. The Brown’s Station depot was once the jewel of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad.

In the 1970’s, this building was the home of music club Joyous Lake which hosted The Rolling Stones, Muddy Water and The Band. Today it is Silva Restaurant.

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Candlestock is now one of the oldest businesses in town.

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The historic, restored Twin Gables Bed & Breakfast was built in the 1880’s.

Charming, old houses all around

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What you should know:

• There are walking, hiking and biking trails nearby at Woodstock Waterfall Park, Overlook Mountain Trail and the Comeau Property.

• You could spend a couple of hours to a couple of days exploring here.

• On the street parking is available; check posted parking regulations signs.

• Walking is a great was of getting around.

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