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Woodstock, Georgia

by ShanaCorbin

Located only 30 minutes from Atlanta, Woodstock is a most unexpected destination offering a vibrant downtown and authentic opportunities for diverse experiences with the arts, culinary delights, outdoor adventure and more. The area serves as a convenient basecamp for explorations in North Georgia, and also makes for easy day trips to surrounding attractions such as Kennesaw Mountain, Lake Allatoona and Gibbs Gardens. In the heart of Woodstock, find a refreshing downtown with local shopping, as well as Atlanta’s closest outlet with more than 90 of the best shops and deals to be found.

For outdoor enthusiasts, over 20 miles of walking trails meander throughout the city including 14 miles of single-track mountain bike trails. Access to Little River via Olde Rope Mill Park, just 5 minutes from the heart of downtown, as well as Lake Allatoona’s popular southeast shores, make for all-day outdoor adventures for water enthusiasts of all kinds, from fishermen and boaters to paddle boarders and kayakers. Area parks – including the popular Downtown Playground – offer respite from big city pace.

A variety of restaurants span global flavors and ambiance options ranging from fine dining to farm-to-table to fast casual, meaning there’s something on the menu for everyone. Throughout the week, move to the beat of an energetic town as music venues and theaters serve up world-class entertainment. With year-round events, like seasonal Pub Crawls, summertime Family Fun Nights, autumn’s popular Scarecrow Invasion and the annual Christmas Parade of Lights, organic experiences mean it’s always a good time to visit Woodstock. Between adventures, choose from one of five name brand hotels, making it easy to recharge before continuing memory-making in Georgia’s most unexpected destination.

Fast Facts

  • Woodstock, Georgia, is located 30 minutes northwest of Atlanta and near the southeast shores of Lake Allatoona, one of the most visited lakes in the nation.
  • The area is home to the mountain bike trails at Olde Rope Mill Park, which are consistently rated in the top five trails in Georgia by Singletracks.com. Nearby, more trails, frequently rated the best in the world, can be found at Blankets Creek.
  • Woodstock has been the filming location for Netflix’s “Ozark,” Disney’s “Noelle,” HGTV’s “Flip or Flop Atlanta”, and more.
  • The Woodstock Summer Concert Series welcomes energizing music acts and tens of thousands of fans to the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater each year.
  • Woodstock offers visitors both locally owned downtown boutiques and Atlanta’s closest outlet.
  • Woodstock Arts’ music events, theater events and visual arts events are garnering national and international recognition.
  • Beer lovers will find something they love at Woodstock’s own Reformation Brewery or Jekyll Brewing’s newest location in the heart of downtown, as well as great craft beer options at Truck and Tap or the Woodstock Beer Market.
  • Woodstock boasts an award-winning Georgia Regional Visitors Center where guests will find hospitality, history and information about the region.
  • Made Mercantile offers a unique and inspiring creative incubator and local makers-space with shopping for locally made goods and regular events
  • The Downtown Playground, designed as a natural space incorporating elements and textures from the landscape, has become a most popular destination for children and families.
  • A Saturday morning farmer’s market runs almost year-round from April through the end of December, and welcomes a wonderful variety of local and international fare.
  • Woodstock is an increasingly sought-after kayaking and paddle boarding destination.
  • The city’s award-winning downtown continues to experience conscientious development, , including Woodstock City Center, a much-anticipated development in the works complete with shops, restaurants, workspace and a boutique hotel at the heart
  • Woodstock is home to an energetic live music scene with venues such as Madlife Stage and Studios and Rootstock, featuring original musicians and tribute bands.
  • Downtown Woodstock is an open container entertainment district with dozens of award-winning chef-driven restaurants, serving a diverse and delicious variety of local and international cuisine.

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