Walk down any street in Woodstock. You'll feel the creative energy here. The Woodstock Music Festival took place 60 miles away, but it was surely inspired by the spirit of this town. Home of the acclaimed
Maverick Concerts and
Byrdcliffe Art Colony, Woodstock has been a magnet for artists, writers and musicians for more than 100 years.
Tour Byrdcliffe to see present-day artists at work and walk through the Arts & Crafts era cottages that once attracted visitors like Thomas Mann and Isadora Duncan. Check out the friendly shops,
galleries and
restaurants on Tinker Street. Groovy year-round happenings here include Second Saturdays, with craft demonstrations and concerts. In the summertime, you can enjoy a show at the
Woodstock Playhouse. Put on your coolest shades and head to the annual
Woodstock Film Festival in October. One of the best independent film shows in the nation, it attracts both emerging and established filmmakers, as well as celebrities.