Woodstock, NY is a popular spot for visitors located in Ulster County on the western side of the Hudson River Valley. Despite the name, Woodstock was not the location of the famed 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, which was located about an hour and a half away at Bethel Woods. However, Woodstock has tons to offer visitors in its own right. Woodstock is home to the Woodstock Film Festival, picturesque hiking opportunities, and unique shopping experiences at local small businesses all throughout this quaint New York town.
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4 Hudson Valley Towns Named The Coolest To Visit this Summer
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Parts of the New York State Thruway Closing This Week
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that a section of the Thruway will fully shut down to all traffic this week.
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Hidden Oasis People Always Miss In Woodstock, NY
Woodstock, NY is the home to historical sites where celebrities once visited and where the oldest arts and crafts colony remains.
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The Ultimate Day Trip Around Woodstock, NY
As the weather warms up in the Hudson Valley, it would be the perfect time to explore the hidden gems of the Hudson Valley.
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Famous Concert Promoter Now Managing Bearsville Theater in Woodstock
Veteran promotor Peter Shapiro has taken over operations at historic theater.
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Surprise! A Heavy Metal Show Coming to Bethel Woods
This should make Hudson Valley metalheads happy. Megadeth is playing Bethel.
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One Of America’s First Gated Communities Still Stands In The Hudson Valley
The historic stone gates are a perfect entrance to this charming community that's filled with mansions, lakes and more.
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A Newburgh, New York native and Best-selling author is giving back in a big way... again!
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What Are These New Poles In Ulster County, NY?
Do these poles exist all over the world?
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The ideal daytrip in the Hudson Valley would consist of visiting this location.