15 Ways to Spend the Perfect Winter Day in Woodstock, Vermont
In the heart of the Green Mountains, a Christmas card–worthy village and its surrounding hamlets shine with New England charm.
Nestled in Vermont's Green Mountains, Woodstock is bound to charm visitors in any season thanks to its pretty historic homes, well-curated shops, and quaint, small town details: there are zero stoplights in town and local events are announced on a bulletin board on the town green known as the Woodstock Town Crier.
Winter is especially picturesque though, thanks to an annual average snowfall of 82 inches, which means a winter wonderland is practically guaranteed. Spend the day exploring the snowy trails of the state's only National Park or swooshing down the slopes of the nearby Suicide Six Ski Area— or just unwinding with a visit to Woodstock Inn & Resort's Spa. In December, Woodstock hosts its annual Wassail Weekend, which includes an equine parade through town, sleigh rides across snow-dusted fields at the historic Billings Farm & Museum, and strolls to take in the Christmas lights along the town's streets, festooned in holiday decorations, followed by free hot wassail and cookies at the First Congregational Church.
A visit to Woodstock is easy to combine with trips to other nearby, beloved Vermont towns like Stowe or Shelburne, and is a 1.5 hour drive from the airport in Burlington (BTV). For other travel ideas, be sure to checkout our guide to New England's most charming small towns.
Ready to start planning your winter getaway to the small town of Woodstock? Read on for the ideal itinerary, which includes our favorite restaurants, shops, sights, and ways to celebrate the season.
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