Welcome to Woodstock - no, not that Woodstock
Any town whose main highlight is a small pond is bound to be charming. That’s the story in Woodstock, a delightful, rural area that shares a name with the famous concert site. This Woodstock, however, is known as the home of the very last crank phone in existence. It’s a dream for anyone who loves and appreciates all things—and we do mean all things—winter. Booking a Woodstock vacation rental is likely to put you in the center of a snow mound, a ski slope, or a snowmobile trail. If you arrive in the summer, you can languish pond-side and soak up the sunshine.
Home of the world's last hand-crank phone
Add this to your quirky attractions file. Those who appreciate the unusual may book a Woodstock vacation rental solely to see the sculpture of the 14-foot candlestick phone located in Remembrance Park. It was designed in honor of the old-school hand-crank phone system, which locals used until 1983. You can also delve into the area’s history thanks to the Woodstock Historical Society, which runs the Woodstock Museum. It’s filled with everything from ancient signs and vintage bicycles to old town photographs and artifacts.
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
There are definitely 4 distinctive seasons in Woodstock. The predominant 1 is winter, only because snow falls with such ferocity every year. The city’s average snowfall is a whopping 76 inches. That said, you can enjoy your Woodstock vacation rental on a sunny day, too—it shines year round, and summer offers pleasant highs of at least 77 degrees. Those temperatures drop quickly in late September, providing that typical early evening breeze. Springtime is a considerably rainy period, with averages of around 44 inches.
In the north, the black bear beckons
Bryant Pond is the sparkling gem of Woodstock. It feeds into the Little Androscoggin River, but the beauty of this sweet spot is in its quiet tranquility. At the northwest end of town is the aptly named North Pond, where breathtaking views of Moody Mountain can be seen for miles. There are other mountains in Woodstock, too—smaller, humbler hills like Mollyockett, Whitman, and Spruce. Part of the county is home to Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, about an hour north, where an intriguing mix of marine life and wildlife reside. Keep your eyes open for those black bears.
Transportation to and around Woodstock
The nearest airport is in Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal), located 28.8 mi (46.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional), which is 33.3 mi (53.6 km) away.
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