Sight Woodstock Village
Woodstock Green
A sight in Woodstock Village, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: After dark.
Why go
Oval village green ringed by Federal-style houses, the heart of Woodstock and the route of the Wassail parade.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Woodstock, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place to eat. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Middle Covered Bridge and Woodstock Inn & Resort. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Woodstock Village
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- After dark
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Woodstock. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Middle Covered Bridge
Town-lattice covered bridge built in 1969 over the Ottauquechee River, a short walk from the green.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Woodstock Inn & Resort
Inn on the green rebuilt by Laurance Rockefeller in 1969, with a big lobby fireplace and its own Nordic center.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3F.H. Gillingham & Sons
General store on Elm Street run by the same family since 1886, selling Vermont food, hardware and gifts.
Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Billings Farm & Museum
Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park.
Sight · Vermont · 0.6 mi straight-line - 5Billings Farm & Museum
Working Jersey dairy farm and museum with an 1890 farmhouse, decorated for Christmas weekends in December.
Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line - 6Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National historical park on Mount Tom whose forest carriage roads are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Outdoors · 1.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Woodstock Green is a stop on our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Woodstock
Another curated sight in Woodstock. See the full Woodstock guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Woodstock run from 28°F in January to 79°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Woodstock Green itself, we suggest: After dark.
Modelled monthly averages for Woodstock from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Woodstock weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 43.62394, -72.52005
- Destination
- Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock Green: quick answers
How much time do you need at Woodstock Green?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Woodstock Green. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Woodstock Green?
Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: The Wassail parade of horses and riders comes down Elm Street onto the green on the second Saturday of December.
Is Woodstock Green free?
Yes, we list Woodstock Green as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Woodstock Green?
Woodstock Green appears on Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Woodstock Green to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Woodstock.
Plan Woodstock
- Woodstock travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Woodstock weather by month
- Stowe to Woodstock 59 mi straight-line
- Woodstock to White Mountains 75 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Woodstock
- Saskadena Six Activity
- Simon Pearce Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.