Things To Do

Covered Bridges

Woodstock's Middle Bridge is one of Vermont's most photographed. Built in 1969 to replace an 1830s original, it spans the Ottauquechee River right in the heart of the village. A short drive takes you to several more historic bridges in the region.

📍 Middle Bridge: Elm St, Woodstock village center

Suicide Six Ski Area

One of the oldest ski areas in the United States — ski jumping was held here in 1934! Today it's a beloved small mountain with 23 trails, a vertical drop of 650 ft, and a friendly, old-school atmosphere. Owned by the Woodstock Inn, so staying there gets you ski perks.

📍 247 Stage Road, South Pomfret, VT · ~5 min from village

Quechee Gorge

Just 6 miles east, "Vermont's Little Grand Canyon" drops 165 feet in a dramatic river gorge carved by glaciers. Park at the bridge overlook for a free view, or hike down into the gorge on well-maintained trails. Stunning in every season, especially fall.

📍 Quechee Gorge State Park, Quechee, VT 05059

Hiking & Walking

The Woodstock area offers trails for all levels. Mt. Tom — accessible from the village — rewards with panoramic valley views after a moderate climb. The Appalachian Trail passes nearby for serious hikers. Appalachian Trail Adventures offers guided trips.

📍 Mt. Tom trailheads at Faulkner Park, Mountain Ave

Farmhouse Pottery

A nationally recognized ceramics studio and shop right in Woodstock village. Watch potters at work, browse handcrafted stoneware, and pick up pieces you'll treasure for years. Also has a café and a popular cooking school.

📍 1795 Quechee-Hartland Rd, Woodstock, VT

Woodstock Inn Golf Course

The Robert Trent Jones Sr.–designed course at the Woodstock Inn is one of Vermont's finest. Rolling fairways with mountain views, open to the public. Also on-site: a full wellness center, Nordic ski trails in winter, and tennis courts.

📍 14 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091

Cycling & Kayaking

Discovery Bicycle Tours offers guided cycling trips through Vermont's back roads and covered bridge country. The Ottauquechee River offers gentle flatwater kayaking for all levels. Appalachian Trail Adventures can set you up with either.

Arts & Galleries

Woodstock punches above its weight artistically. Focus – A Vermont Gallery showcases fine art photography. Artistree and BarnArts bring theatre, music, and visual arts year-round. The village's many boutiques often carry local fine art too.

Bookstock Festival

Vermont's beloved literary festival, held each summer in Woodstock. Author readings, discussions, workshops, and a full book fair spread across the village. A highlight of the cultural calendar for book lovers throughout the region.