Vermont
The Quintessential New England Village
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Woodstock has been called "one of the prettiest small towns in America" by countless publications, and for good reason. Its picture-perfect village green is surrounded by Federal and Georgian homes, a covered bridge spans the Ottauquechee River, and the white-steepled Congregational Church anchors a scene that defines New England charm.
The town owes much of its preservation to the Rockefeller family, who buried power lines underground, restored historic buildings, and established the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. This is Vermont's only national park and tells the story of conservation in America.
Each season brings its own magic: spring's sugar maples and mud season, summer's farm stands and swimming holes, fall's legendary foliage, and winter's skiing at nearby Suicide Six—one of America's oldest ski areas. The town's active agricultural heritage is celebrated at Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm since 1871.
A classic New England common surrounded by historic buildings and the iconic church
One of Vermont's most photographed covered bridges, right in the village center
A working 1890s farm and museum celebrating Vermont's agricultural heritage
Vermont's only national park, featuring historic gardens and forest trails
Woodstock is located in central Vermont, about 2.5 hours from Boston. Fall foliage season (late September to mid-October) is spectacular but crowded—book lodging months in advance. Winter offers skiing and a magical holiday atmosphere, while summer provides hiking and farm visits.