Woodstock NY Travel Guide For Something Different

By Eric Long


Woodstock is a place which provides the perfect atmosphere to simply absorb the surroundings and forget about your busy your lifestyle. It is the perfect escape for someone working in the city. In fact, it is only a two hour drive from New York City. With a Woodstock NY travel guide, you will find out more about the town and what it has to offer.

Many people are surprised that the area is not just about the festival dating back to the late sixties. There is so much more to this beautiful area than this. You can find out about a couple of trails heading into the mountains. If you want to explore your spiritual side, you may want to take a walk to the monastery. Many people come here just to spend time here.

You are surrounded by nature with many exciting trails where you can go hiking. There are some great spas where you can get away from everything and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and the office environment. It is great to be able to talk to the folk here about their lives. Not everyone here are aged hippies.

There are some great little pubs to go to which are run by the locals. For folk who like to people watch, this is a great spot to start off at. There are also some bistros run by aged hippies, serving things like waffles, omelettes and other veggie delights. This is something to enjoy as well. There are more gourmet treats which you can find in other parts of town as well.

However, there are certain parts of Woodstock where you will think you are back in the sixties. Here, you will find aged hippies who will be selling their goods. Certain parts are very bohemian. There are some great arts and crafts stores. You won't only find t-shirts here. You can spot some very talented artists here.

There are a variety of treatments which you can take advantage of. Most spas will give you a package deal and this is great for people who want to spend most of their time here. This combined with time spent outdoors walking on the trails can be something which you will live to remember. Many people come back for an experience like this.

Of course, you can also plan your trip according to events which happen here. You can't forget about the music festivals which happen every so often. There are some great artists who perform here. Even if they are not your favorite artists, you will enjoy the atmosphere. The fact that you are in the area which was made so famous is reason to come here.

Most people drive here. However, you can also catch a bus here. You can hire a bike and get around the town on your own. It is small, so you don't need a car. Bethel is the place where the festival took place. It is a kilometer away from the town. This gives you some idea of the distances.




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