One Tank Adventure: Woodstock Wanderings

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Woodstock has been called the most famous small town in the world and it owes its fame to a music festival that happened somewhere else. The famous 1969 Woodstock Music Festival actually happened in a field close to the nearby town of Bethel. Despite not being the actual home of the festival, the town has demonstrated a magnetic appeal for artists and that artistic energy is evident in the town's many craft shops, galleries, theaters and events.

Woodstock's main road, Tinker Street, happily marries artistry with small town charm. The street offers plenty of places to browse in, including the Golden Notebook independent book store, the Center for Photography, plus multiple crafts and antique shops and stores that sell tie-dyed wares.

Time for lunch? Popular eateries among the locals and tourists include the Garden Cafe and the Asian fusion Yum Yum Noodle Bar.

For those eager to explore rather than saunter, surrounding areas offer beautiful vistas and options for physical activity. There are several nearby swimming holes and Woodstock is only a short drive from Catskill hiking.

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Woodstock Farm Sanctuary offers a fun afternoon for animal lovers of all ages. The farm rescues, rehabilitates and cares for farm animal refugees. For art lovers, the Opus 40 Sculpture Park and Museum showcases stone and wood sculptures in a beautiful natural setting.

Tired from wandering but up for a show? The nearby Bearsville Theater venue features world class musicians, readings and other events. You can dine at the theater's restaurants, which are perched over the picturesque Sawkill Creek.

The area is also host to several events that visitors may want to synch a trip with, including the Woodstock Writer's Festival and the Woodstock Film Festival. The Mower's Flea Market offers a variety of vendors and one-of-a-kind finds during the warmer months.

Woodstock offers enough fun activities for a weekend.