Woodstock NY
Through nearly a century of being an art colony, Woodstock has developed our region's greatest collection of independent shops. Boutiques, jewelry stores, fine asian and craft items-- there's enough here to last you a full day. Open all week. See also Rhinebeck, Kingston, Saugerties.

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Pdf map of Woodstock NY

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Woodstock's magic

One evening around the end of October, this famous town takes on a magic air. We bring you a page of photos of this special evening.

Bread AloneCafe
Organic breads from a wood-fired brick oven

The organic and traditionally-baked loaves from the "Bread Alone" bakery just out of town have become a staple of NYC gourmets. You can get a cooked meal here, or just feast on fresh breads and pastries.

Clouds Craft Gallery
The finest in American Crafts for 25 years

A shimmering, dazzling store notable particularly for the superb glasswares, both functional (goblets and vases) and sculptural. Also jewelry. Winner of the 1999 Hudson Valley Magazine award for best contempory crafts gallery.

Occasions of Woodstock
Country gift shop with unique collectibles

The owners of this storehouse of whimsy scour the craft world for unusual collectibles, like the cookie jars shown here. If you collect items both functional and creative, you're going to feel at home in this marvellous store.

Pegasus Comfort Footwear
Awesome shoes

The store has an excellent reputation for service, the staff is well-informed, and the selection is superb; here you can try on all those fancy European brands you've heard of. Visit pegasusshoes.com.

Joshua's
World cuisine, in the heart of town

Through the window, that's the center of Woodstock, where Tinker Street meets Tannery Brook Road. Excellent cuisine in a bright well-appointed setting make this a great stop for lunch, and it's available for dinner too.

Nearby country towns

Woodstock is part of a community of historic towns, some dating back to the 17th Century. Visit Kingston, the original capital of New York State, and take the picture quiz (sample at left).