Woodstock

Woodstock is a town in New York State stretching across wooded hills in Ulster County within Catskill Park boundaries. The municipality includes several small hamlets connected by winding roads, with the main village grouping around a central square.

The first European settlers arrived in this area in 1770, and the administrative division formed in 1787. Official incorporation came in 1829 when the municipality separated from surrounding townships.

The town takes its name from 17th-century Lord Woodstock, and today the village center organizes itself around a small green square. On weekends, visitors and residents gather at this square to browse through art galleries and independent bookshops.

The municipality sits roughly two hours north of New York City by car and is accessible through several country roads. Accommodation ranges from small inns to vacation rentals, and hiking paths start directly from different roads.

An art colony was founded here in 1902 on a hill above the village and drew craftspeople and painters from across the country. The 1969 music festival that made the place famous actually took place about 60 miles (100 kilometers) away but kept the town name.

Location: Ulster County

Inception: 1829

Elevation above the sea: 440 m

Address: Woodstock, NY, USA

Website: http://woodstockny.org

GPS coordinates: 42.04278,-74.11750

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00