About Woodstock, Vermont
Recognized as one of the most iconic New England towns in the region
Woodstock, Vermont was first chartered in 1761, 15 years before the United States of America signed the Declaration of Independence. It became the shire town, or county seat, twenty-five years later in 1786.
As a shire town with the county's courthouse and jail, Woodstock attracted a host of professional people and entrepreneurs. Within a short period of time, Woodstock became a commercial and manufacturing center with shops and mills that produced everything from woolen products to linseed oil.
For over 200 years, the focal point of Woodstock Village has been the famed site of what is now known as the Woodstock Inn. The original structure was built in 1792, and in 1874 tourists were inspired to flock to the area via "The Woodstock Car" - a rail car that departed nightly from Grand Central Station in New York City.
Today, Woodstock continues to honor its heritage in artisan culture and tourism. The town celebrates its historic American charm with outdoor recreation, boutique shopping and farm-fresh dining. Woodstock is a thriving community of artists, makers, and local tradespeople with those who are inspired to discover the wonderful treasures of the historic town.
The town is home to a variety of beautiful country inns, hotels, motels, and casual to elegant dining venues. You can tour Main Street and learn about ghosts of the past and the history of the quaint town. Informational tours let you in on old Woodstock folklore secrets and mystery. You'll find a parade of horses and buggies, carolers, and all of the historic homes and farms.
Woodstock is known as one of the most iconic New England towns in the region due to its mix of Georgian and Federalist architecture, its scenic location against Mt. Tom, the winding roads that follow the ebbs and flows of the Ottauquechee River, and of course, the covered bridges along the way.
There are four main bridges near Woodstock: Lincoln Covered Bridge, Middle Covered Bridge, Taftsville Covered Bridge, and Quechee Covered Bridge. The town gets into the Christmas season during the very popular annual Wassail Weekend.
