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Wood Buffalo National Park

Wood Buffalo National Park is a vast, protected wilderness in northeastern Alberta and the southern Northwest Territories. The park has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its bison population (the largest in North America) and the largest inland delta.

Understand

Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest national park of Canada and second-largest in the world at 44,807 km² (17,300 sq mi), larger than Switzerland. The park was established in 1922 to protect the world's largest herd of free roaming wood bison, estimated at more than 5,000. It is one of two known nesting sites of whooping cranes.

The park completely surrounds several Indian reserves such as Peace Point and ?Ejere K'elni Kue (also called Hay Camp).

This area was designated a in 1983 for the biological diversity of the Peace-Athabasca Delta, one of the world's largest freshwater deltas, as well as the population of wild bison.

In 2013, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada designated Wood Buffalo National Park as the world's largest dark-sky preserve. Parks Canada claims that the designation will help preserve nighttime ecology for the park’s large populations of bats, night hawks and owls, as well as providing opportunities for visitors to experience the northern lights.

Visitor information
Contact the Fort Smith main office and visitor centre (24 hr hotline ), or the Fort Chipewyan satellite office. Email: wbnp.info@pc.gc.ca@undefined. Visitor services are open M–F 9AM–noon, 1–5PM, and closed on statutory holidays.
 * Park website

History
This region has been inhabited by human cultures since the end of the last ice age. Aboriginal peoples in this region have followed variations on the subarctic lifeway, based around hunting, fishing, and gathering. Situated at the junction of three major rivers used as canoe routes for trade — the Athabasca, Peace and the Slave Rivers — the region that later became the national park was well travelled for millennia.

In recorded times, the Dane-zaa (historically called the "Beaver tribe"), the Chipewyan people, the South Slavey (Dene Tha'), and Woods Cree people are known to have inhabited, and sometimes quarrelled over, the region. The Dane-zaa, Chipewyan, and South Slavey speak (or spoke) languages from the Northern Athabaskan family which is also common in the regions to the north and west of the park, and call themselves the "Dene" collectively. The Cree, by contrast, are an Algonquian people and are thought to have migrated here from the east within the timeframe of recorded history.

Sometime after 1781 when a smallpox epidemic decimated the region, the two groups made a peace treaty at Peace Point through a ceremonial pipe ceremony. This is the origin of the name of the Peace River which flows through the region: the river became the boundary with the Dane-zaa to the north and the Cree to the south.

Explorer Peter Pond is believed to have passed through the region in 1785, likely the first European to do so, followed by Alexander Mackenzie three years later. In 1788 fur trading posts were established at Fort Chipewyan just east of the current boundaries of the park and Fort Vermilion just to the west. And the Peace River, which had long been used by the First Nations as a trade route, also now also added to the growing network of canoe routes used in the North American fur trade. From the fur trade, the Métis people emerged as another major group in the region.

Canada purchased the Hudson's Bay Company's claim to the region in 1896. Agriculture was never developed in this part of Western Canada, unlike to the south; thus hunting and trapping remained the dominant industry in this region well into the 20th century, and are still vital to many of its inhabitants. Following the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, however, the Canadian governments was keen to extinguish Aboriginal title to the land, so that any mineral wealth found in the future could be exploited despite any objections from First Nations. This led to the signing of Treaty 8 on 21 June 1899. The land then passed into the hand of the federal government as "Crown land".

Established in 1922, the park was created on Crown land acquired the territory of Treaty 8 between Canada and the local First Nations.

Between 1925 and 1928, over 6,000 plains bison were introduced to the park, where they hybridized with the local wood bison, and introduced bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis diseases into the herd. Parks officials have since that time attempted to undo this damage with successive culls of diseased animals. In 1957, however, a disease-free, wood bison herd of 200 was discovered near Nyarling river in Wood Buffalo National Park. In 1965, 23 of these bison were relocated to the south side of Elk Island National Park and 300 remain there today as the most genetically pure wood bison remaining. Between 1951 and 1967, four thousand bison were killed and 2,000,000 pounds (910,000 kg) of meat were sold from a special abattoir built at Hay Camp. These smaller culls did not eradicate the diseases, however, and in 1990 a plan was announced to cull the entire herd and restock it with undiseased animals from Elk Island National Park. This plan was abandoned due to a negative public reaction to the announcement. Since that time, wolves, the bison's main predator, have recovered in numbers due to a reduction in control efforts (mostly poisoning), reducing the size of the herd.

Landscape
The park ranges in elevation from 183 m (600 ft) at the Little Buffalo River to 945 m (3,100 ft) in the Caribou Mountains. The terrain is mostly boreal forest. The park contains one of the world's largest fresh water deltas, the Peace-Athabasca Delta, formed by the Peace, Athabasca and Birch Rivers. It is also known for its karst sinkholes in the north-eastern section of the park. Alberta's largest springs (by volume, with an estimated discharge rate of eight cubic meters per second), Neon Lake Springs, are in the Jackfish River drainage. Wood Buffalo is directly north of the Athabasca Oil Sands.

Fauna
Wood Buffalo National Park contains a large variety of wildlife species, such as moose, bison, great grey owls, black bears, hawks, spotted owls, wolf packs, lynxes, beavers, snowy owls, marmots, bald eagles, martens, wolverines, peregrine falcons, whooping cranes, snowshoe hares, sandhill cranes, ruffed grouses, and the world's northernmost population of red-sided garter snakes, which form communal dens within the park.

Wood Buffalo Park contains the only natural nesting habitat for the endangered whooping crane. Known as Whooping Crane Summer Range, it is classified as a Ramsar site. It was identified through the International Biological Program. The range is a complex of contiguous water bodies, primarily lakes and various wetlands, such as marshes and bogs, but also includes streams and ponds.

In 2007, the world's largest beaver dam – about 850-m (2,790 ft) in length – was discovered in the park using satellite imagery. The dam, located at 58°16.3′N 112°15.1′W, about 200 km (120 mi) from Fort Chipewyan, had only been sighted by satellite and fixed-wing aircraft until July 2014.

Climate
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Towns & villages
There are no towns located within Wood Buffalo National Park
 * – located on the shores of Lake Athabasca; accessible by air and seasonal ice roads
 * – located just north of the Alberta/Northwest Territories border

Prepare

 * Bug spray, lots of blackflies and huge mosquitoes.
 * Bring any food and potable water you intend to consume in the park; there are freshwater streams, but stream water must be boiled before use.
 * Keep a full tank of fuel in your vehicle; fuel is available in Fort Smith village but you will often be travelling vast distances.

By car
There is a road from Hay River through the park to Fort Smith, a three and a half hour journey. As of January 2019, the road into the park is now fully paved.

During winter, there is a winter road which connects Fort Smith to Fort Chipewyan and from there to Fort McMurray.

By plane
Northwestern Air has 5 flights a week to Fort Smith from Edmonton

By boat
The Slave River is navigable in summer from Fort Chipewyan to Fort Smith, but obstructed further north by rapids. The Athabasca River continues further south through Fort McMurray. A portage at Fort Smith was part of the journey in the 1930s Yellowknife gold rush.

Fees and permits
As of 2024:
 * Fishing permit daily $13.50

Get around
Portions of the site are on or within hiking distance of roads. Access to more distant points is by small aircraft; once the outfitter drops you off, you're on your own until the plane returns - usually days later. Until then, it's just you and the bears enjoying nature together.

See
This is the world's only nesting site for the very endangered Whooping Crane and the last refuge of the now-recovering Wood Buffalo population.

It is also home to the world's largest beaver dam.

Do

 * Hike through the Salt Plains, explore the Peace-Athabasca Delta and view wildlife
 * Paddle a canoe or a boat
 * Swim in a sinkhole
 * Go fishing
 * Bike the Park
 * Join a scheduled tour (weekly, mid-June to end-August, $13.70/person, register at the Visitor's Centre at least 15 minutes before the 1PM departure time. Salt Plains Guided Tour on Tuesdays, Grosbeak Lake Guided Tour on Thursdays and Guided Canoe Tours at Pine Lake on Saturdays.
 * Xplorers Program for kids (1PM every other Sunday, July-August, meet at Visitors’ Centre, no fees). Contact the park office for themes and location.
 * Campfire programs
 * View the aurora borealis on the bitterly cold, dark Arctic winter nights from the world's largest Dark Sky Preserve.

Eat
There are picnic grounds at these locations within the park:
 * Angus Fire Tower and Day-use Area near the entrance to the park off Highway 5
 * Salt River Day-use Area on Pine Lake Road.
 * Rainbow Lakes Backcountry Campsite is a 6 km hike from Pine Lake Road,
 * Rainbow Lakes Backcountry Campsite is a 6 km hike from Pine Lake Road,

Camping

 * Primitive campsites are available at Pine Lake for $17.50/night (2024).

Backcountry
Overnight backcountry camping (as of 2024) is $13.50/person per night:
 * Rainbow Lakes Backcountry Campsite is beside a beautiful sinkhole lake, a 6 km hike from Pine Lake Road. Tent pad, picnic table, outhouse and bear cache.

Any fees for park entry, tours or programs are additional to the campsite prices.

Nearby

 * Fort Smith, a town of 2500 people just across the Northwest Territories border provides various services to park visitors. There are restaurants, a few guest houses, a hotel and a Northern Store. Fort Smith Airport, the base of operations for Northwestern Air, provides flights to Edmonton, Fort Chipewyan, Hay River, High Level and Yellowknife.

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Woodbury

There is more than one place called Woodbury:

Australia

 * Woodbury (Tasmania) - a town in Tasmania.

England

 * Woodbury (Devon) - a village in Devon.

United States of America

 * Woodbury (Connecticut) - a town in Connecticut.
 * Woodbury (Georgia) - a town in Georgia.
 * Woodbury (Kentucky) - a town in Kentucky.
 * Woodbury (Minnesota) - a town in Minnesota.
 * Woodbury (New Jersey) - a town in New Jersey.
 * Woodbury (Nassau County) - a town in New York state.
 * Woodbury (Orange County) - a town in New York state.
 * Woodbury (Pennsylvania) - a town in Pennsylvania.
 * Woodbury (Tennessee) - a town in Tennessee.
 * Woodbury (Vermont) - a town in Vermont.

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Woodbury (New Jersey)

Woodbury is the county seat of Gloucester County in Southern New Jersey. It has a blend of Victorian homes, natural parks, beautiful waterways and recreational facilities that makes this city one of Southern New Jersey's hidden gems.

Understand
The City of Woodbury, one of the oldest "small cities" in the United States, had its beginning in 1683 when Henry Wood, a Quaker from Bury, England, settled here.

By 1715 Woodbury had become a Quaker religious center and was a thriving hamlet at the onset of the American Revolution. Given its close proximity to Philadelphia, Woodbury had a significant place in the history of the nation’s birth.

The Red Bank Battlefield, where Fort Mercer is located and where, in 1777, 600 determined Americans defeated a Hessian force of 6000, lies 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Woodbury.

The famous British General Lord Cornwallis, who would later surrender to George Washington at Yorktown, had his headquarters in Woodbury during his advance to capture the City of Philadelphia in 1777.

By the mid-nineteenth century Woodbury had grown considerably and was incorporated as a city in 1854. Woodbury enjoyed its greatest economic and population growth between 1880 and 1900. This was accomplished in large part as a result of the Green family and their patent medicine industry.

Woodbury has been the county seat of Gloucester for over two centuries. The county continues to develop its operational base throughout Woodbury. This fact, along with the growth of Underwood Memorial Hospital, has made Woodbury the legal and medical hub of the immediate vicinity.

By bus
Buses run from the major cities into Woodbury with bus stops throughout town.

By car
Woodbury is on NJ-45, south of I-295 exit 25A (southbound only).

By foot
Mostly everything in Woodbury is accessible by walking.

By bus
New Jersey Transit has bus stops in Woodbury.

By car
There are parking lots throughout the city.

Go next

 * Atlantic City, 54.2 mi east
 * Jersey Shore with three major beaches: Cape May, Ocean City, and Wildwood 57 mi east
 * Philadelphia, 13 mi west
 * New York City, 100 mi north
 * Washington, D.C., 132.3 mi south

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Wood County

There is more than one place called Wood County:

United States of America

 * Wood County (Ohio) — a county in Ohio
 * Wood County (Wisconsin) — a county in Wisconsin

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Wood Dale

Wood Dale is a city in the Chicagoland region in Illinois.

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Woodinville

Woodinville is a city of 9,900 that is 20 mi (32 km) NE of Seattle in King County in the state of Washington. It is at the center of Washington's wine industry.

Understand
Woodinville was founded in the late 19th century by Ira Woodin, and was a small logging town along the Sammamish River until the 1960s. The growth of Seattle caught up to it and it became a leafy and desirable suburb. In 1993, Woodinville was granted city status. Around that time, the longstanding Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and newcomer Redhook Brewery became widely noticed, and additional wineries quickly sprouted up throughout the Sammamish River valley.

By car
Woodinville is 1 minute off Interstate 405 Exit 23 coming from Seattle. It is also 15 minutes north of Redmond via Redmond-Woodinville Road, and 20 minutes west of Duvall via Woodinville-Duvall Road.

By bus
Near downtown there is a park-and-ride with connections to metropolitan King County.

Get around
Public transportation is few and far between so a car is recommended.

Wineries and Distilleries
Although the grapes are grown elsewhere, there are over 75 wineries in the city and surrounding areas. Most offer wine tastings and tours.

Woodinville also has a growing distillery scene.

Buy
Woodinville has several strip malls and is home to Target, Petsmart, Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Office Max, TJ Maxx, Home Depot, Costco as well as several grocery stores and chain fast-food eateries.

American

 * Twisted Sandwich,
 * Bigfoot Bagel,
 * Texas Smokehouse BBQ,
 * Woodinville Cafe,
 * Armadillo BBQ (home of the "Weasel on a Stick")

Far East

 * Hiryu Sushi
 * Chan's Place
 * Minami Teriyaki
 * Matsu Teriyaki
 * King's Teriyaki
 * Woodinville Thai
 * Racha Thai
 * Mongolian Grill
 * China Clipper
 * Sushi Connections

Mexican

 * Ooba's

Splurge

 * Purple Cafe ****,
 * The Herbfarm *****,
 * The Barking Frog *****,
 * Italianissimo ****,
 * Located south of downtown is The Herbfarm, Seattle's premier dining experience.

Drink
Of note are the six Starbuck's--not to mention Tully's or Seattle's Best. There are also numerous independently-owned espresso stands dotted around.

You're never far from a wine tasting.

Sleep

 * Residence Inn, north of downtown
 * Wyndham Garden Inn, north of downtown

Stay safe
City Hall is downtown and contains the Woodinville Police Department.

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Woodland

There is more than one place called Woodland:

United States of America

 * Woodland (California) - A city in California
 * Woodland (Washington) - A city in Washington

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Woodland (California)

Woodland is a city of 61,032 (2020) in Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley of California.

By car
From the Bay Area take Highway 80 heading East toward Sacramento, then Highway 113 toward Davis. Exit Gibson Road or Main Street.

From Sacramento take I-5 North toward Woodland/Redding and exit County Road 102 or Main Street.

By plane
Sacramento International Airport is 15 minutes away by car.

By bus
Yolobus offers service from Davis, Winters, and Sacramento.

Get around
Yolobus travels inside Woodland, as well as to other cities.

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Woodland (Washington)

Woodland is a city in the southwestern region of Washington State.

By car

 * I-5.svg Interstate 5: Woodland is located just off of I-5 and is accessed from Exits #21 (SR-503 Woodland Cougar)
 * WA-503.svg to Forest_Route_90.svg & Forest_Route_25.svgState Route 503 (SR-503) connects Woodland to Mt St Helens via Cougar. From Cougar the road becomes Forest Rd 90 which skirts the south of Mt St Helens to its junction with Forest Rd 25. Go north on Forest Rd 25 which goes between Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. Access to Mt St Helens from Windy Ridge on FR 99 from FR 25. SR-503 goes through town as Lewis River Rd.

By plane
The  (for general aviation only) is SE of the junction of I-5 and SR-503. The nearest airport for commercial passenger flights is Portland International Airport.

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Woodridge (Illinois)

Woodridge is a city in Illinois.

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 * - located in Woodridge

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Woods Hole

The village of Woods Hole administratively belongs to the town of Falmouth, in the Upper Cape area of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Woods Hole has a great natural harbor and was once a fishing and whaling center but now is known for its beautiful beaches, sport fishing, quaint shops (no chain stores here) and marine research facilities.

On foot
Woods Hole is a wonderful place to walk around; everything is within 15 minutes' walk for people of normal fitness.

By bicycle
The Shining Sea bikeway begins at the end of Railroad Ave, right next to the Steamship Terminal & the Leeside Restaurant. It's a great way to get to Woods Hole from downtown Falmouth, about 4 miles, mostly along the ocean.

By trolley

 * WHOOSH Trolley provides local summer service around Falmouth.

Buy

There are many small shops & galleries in the village, many featuring local artists, all within a 5-minute walk. There is an ATM at the bank, at the top of Water St., right next to the U.S. Post Office and Pie in the Sky.

Sleep
Many private homes are rented by the week, month, and/or season. WHOI and MBL both maintain links on their websites listing local rental options

Go next
Move on to other areas of Cape Cod or the Islands.

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Woodside

Woodside is a small town on the San Francisco Peninsula in California. It is considered one of the wealthiest towns in the United States, and is home to many celebrities and executives. Despite its small size, Woodside features many local attractions.

Get in
SR 84, SR35 and I-280.

Get around
Public transportation is not available within Woodside due to its small size. However, SamTrans routes 78 and 278 make some stops not far from the town center, and route 85 stops at Alice's Restaurant.

Go next
Woodside is located fairly close to a few other communities on the Peninsula:

 * Portola Valley
 * Redwood City
 * Menlo Park and Atherton
 * Palo Alto and Stanford
 * Los Altos
 * Los Altos Hills

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Woodstock

There is more than one place called Woodstock:

Canada

 * Woodstock (New Brunswick) - A town in the Saint John River Valley in the province of New Brunswick.
 * Woodstock (Ontario) - A city in Ontario.

South Africa

 * Woodstock (Cape Town) - A suburb of Cape Town some 3 km from the city centre, on the slopes of Devil's Peak.

United Kingdom

 * Woodstock (Oxfordshire) - A town in Oxfordshire in England.

United States of America

 * Woodstock (Connecticut) - A town in the state of Connecticut.
 * Woodstock (Georgia) - A town in the state of Georgia.
 * Woodstock (Illinois) - A town in the state of Illinois.
 * Woodstock (Maine) - A small town in the state of Maine.
 * Woodstock (Minnesota) - A town in the state of Minnesota.
 * Woodstock (New Hampshire) - A small town in the state of New Hampshire.
 * Woodstock (Ohio) - A town in the state of Ohio.
 * Woodstock (Vermont) - A small town in the state of Vermont.
 * Woodstock (New York) - A small town in the state of New York.
 * Woodstock (Virginia) - A small town in the state of Virginia.

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Woodstock (Connecticut)

Woodstock is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 7,221 at the 2000 census.

History
In the mid-17th century, John Eliot, a Puritan missionary to the Indians, established "praying towns" where Native Americans took up Christianity and were expected to renounce their religious ceremonies, traditional dress, and customs. One Praying town, called Wabaquasset (Senexet, Wabiquisset), 6 miles west of the Quinebaug River in present-day Woodstock, was the largest of the three northeastern Connecticut praying towns.

In 1675, when King Philip's War broke out, some of the town's Indians, (especially in the southern part of the town) sided with the Mohegans and the English while others sided with the Indians led by Philip, rallying to arms on what is now Curtis Island in present Holland, Massachusetts and Brimfield, Massachusetts. During the war, the Praying town became deserted, and the English with their Indian allies marched through Woodstock to present day Thompson in the summer of 1676 burning any crops or stored corn they could find.

In 1682, Massachusetts bought a tract of land, which included Woodstock, from the Mohegans. A group of 13 men from Roxbury, Mass. (home of the Pastorate of Woodstock's earlier visitor, John Eliot), settled the town in 1686 and named it New Roxbury. Judge Samuel Sewall suggested the town change its name to Woodstock in 1690, and in 1749 the town became part of Connecticut.

A farming town in the 18th century, Woodstock began attracting industry after the War of 1812. "By 1820, there were 2 distilleries, 2 wheel wrights, an oil mill, fulling mill, carding machines, grist mills, saw mills, a goldsmith, and twine and cotton batting operations. Woodstock Valley was known for its shoe factories," according to the history page at the Woodstock town government Web site.

By the middle of the 19th century, industry almost ceased, and Woodstock reverted to a rural state. The town then became a summer destination for wealthy city dwellers from around the East coast of the United States.

Landscape
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 61.8 square miles (160.1 km²), of which 60.5 square miles (156.8 km²) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km² or 2.10%) is water. It is the second-largest town in Connecticut in terms of land area (after New Milford).

Get in
There is a large farming community, with the most operating dairy farms in the state and gorgeous views from throughout the town.

Woodstock is an incredibly historic, rural, and agricultural area. It is not a commercialized area, with most of the businesses being locally run.

Woodstock has a solid selection of different camps and parks, fitting in with the rural atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

Do

 * Roseland Cottage, also known as the Pink House or the Bowen House, was a summer home built by wealthy businessman Henry C. Bowen in 1846. This is where Bowen hosted U.S. Presidents for his then-famous Independence Day celebrations at Roseland Park. Ulysses S. Grant bowled his first strike in the bowling alley located in the carriage barn. The pink colored house features "tall, angular gables, gingerbread trim, and 21 formal flower gardens outlined by dwarf boxwood hedges," according to a Hartford Courant article. Roseland is an example of Victorian Gothic Revival style, which can be seen in its pointed gables, scrolled bargeboards, many tall chimneys, and leaded glass windows in diamond shapes. The outside walls, of board and batten wood siding, have been painted 13 different colors over the past 150 years -- all shades of pink (as of the summer of 2006 the house was a coral or salmon color). The house still has the owners' original furniture and knickknacks.  Roseland was designed (under Bowen's direction) by architect Joseph C. Wells. The design was influenced by the architectural design books of architectural critic Andrew Jackson Downing. Fine Homebuilding magazine named Roseland one of the 25 most important houses in America in its 2006 Fine Homebuilding Houses Annual Issue.
 * Woodstock Fair, run by the Woodstock Agricultural Society (established in 1846) has been held since 1860. The current President of the Woodstock Fair is Susan Z. Hibbard. The annual fair is held after harvest every labor day weekend complete with a carnival, farm competition and agricultural exhibit.
 * Palmer Arboretum. Hidden behind Palmer Hall is a botanical park, which was donated by Minnie Palmer Dean in 1925. Once overflowing and unorganized, the Arboretum has undergone an extensive restoration effort and is now properly maintained.
 * Roseland Park, Roseland Park Road, +1 860-963-9557. A 60+ acre park which has a golf course, basketball courts, boating, and fishing among many other things. Can be reserved for parties and weddings. As opposed to Nahaco, Roseland is mostly a day trip as swimming and camping are prohibited.
 * Town Beach. A local beach on a 38.3 acre Muddy Pond, the Town Beach offers swimming, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking. It can also be rented out for parties, events, and weddings.
 * Roseland Park, Roseland Park Road, +1 860-963-9557. A 60+ acre park which has a golf course, basketball courts, boating, and fishing among many other things. Can be reserved for parties and weddings. As opposed to Nahaco, Roseland is mostly a day trip as swimming and camping are prohibited.
 * Town Beach. A local beach on a 38.3 acre Muddy Pond, the Town Beach offers swimming, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking. It can also be rented out for parties, events, and weddings.
 * Roseland Park, Roseland Park Road, +1 860-963-9557. A 60+ acre park which has a golf course, basketball courts, boating, and fishing among many other things. Can be reserved for parties and weddings. As opposed to Nahaco, Roseland is mostly a day trip as swimming and camping are prohibited.
 * Town Beach. A local beach on a 38.3 acre Muddy Pond, the Town Beach offers swimming, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking. It can also be rented out for parties, events, and weddings.
 * Roseland Park, Roseland Park Road, +1 860-963-9557. A 60+ acre park which has a golf course, basketball courts, boating, and fishing among many other things. Can be reserved for parties and weddings. As opposed to Nahaco, Roseland is mostly a day trip as swimming and camping are prohibited.
 * Town Beach. A local beach on a 38.3 acre Muddy Pond, the Town Beach offers swimming, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking. It can also be rented out for parties, events, and weddings.

Eat

 * Sweet Evalina’s Stand, 688 Connecticut 169, +1 860-928-4029. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Affordable, with a homey atmosphere. Also serves as a deli and sort of convenience store.
 * Sweet Evalina’s Stand, 688 Connecticut 169, +1 860-928-4029. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Affordable, with a homey atmosphere. Also serves as a deli and sort of convenience store.

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Woodstock (Georgia)

Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, in Central Georgia, USA.

It had a population of 33,000 in 2019, and is 8.8 square miles in size.

Buy
Woodstock's downtown offers shopping and dining along Main Street with 20 chef-driven restaurants and 35 independent retailers. The Elm Street Cultural Arts Village provides performing arts productions, classes, and camps in the theatrical and visual arts, music, dance, and culinary arts.

Connect
City of Woodstock, 103 Arnold Mill Road,, fax: +1 770 926-1375, email: opinion@ci.woodstock.ga.us

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Woodstock (Illinois)

Woodstock is a city in Illinois. It is in McHenry County on the eastern edge of the Kishwaukee Valley as the north branch of the river rises right to the south of the city. Its early history was very much influenced by its location on the railroads. Its downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods developed prior to World War II, making it an older, more established community than many others in Chicagoland. Visitors can see many examples of late Victorian architecture to the immediate west and south of the downtown. The outskirts of the community, especially along US 14 and IL 47, feature modern single-family homes.

Get in
Woodstock is served by the Metra / Union Pacific Northwest Line. Woodstock is the second to last stop on the line. The train station is not staffed. Metra tickets are available at no additional charge on the train if departing from Woodstock. The train station has a coffee shop (Trax Depot). Train ride time from downtown Chicago is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

Major highways are US Highway 14 and State Highway 120 and 47. Woodstock is 13 miles (approximately 25 minutes) north of Interstate 90 (Huntley exit).

Get around
The historic downtown area is easy to walk around.

Pace Bus route 808 (+1 847 364-PACE) is used by commuters between Harvard, Woodstock and Crystal Lake. There is no service M-F between 9:05AM and 2:05PM. Service stops after 5:30PM in Woodstock.

See
Woodstock's historic square attracts visitors year-round. The cobblestone streets that form the Square are filled with shops and boutiques. The Woodstock Square Park hosts the Woodstock City Band for Wednesday evening concerts in the summer. Other festivals and events on the Square include Fair Diddley (May); Jazz Fest, Folk Festival, Groundhog Days, and DC Cobb's Main Street Musicfest (June).

Drink
Benton Street just off the Square (across from the train station) has a row of 6 bars including DC Cobbs, the Cabin, and Benton Street Tap.

Connect

 * Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, +1 815 338-2436 (fax +1 815 334-2927).

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Woodstock (New Brunswick)

Woodstock is a town of 5,200 people (2016) in Carleton County, New Brunswick.

The region is bordered to the west by the US state of Maine, and is 72 km (45 mi) WNW of Fredericton. It is known as "The Hospitality Town." Woodstock is the oldest incorporated town in New Brunswick.

History
Little is known of the area before it was settled by disbanded veterans of De Lancey's Brigade following the American Revolutionary War. The veterans moved there in late 1783. 26,000 acres were granted to 110 men. Not all took up the offer, and of those who did, not all stayed. By 1790 only 23 families were present, and by 1804 only 10 of the original men had possession of the land. Around 1805, the town was home to several mills, and export of timber via the Saint John river began about this time.

The town was the first in New Brunswick to be incorporated, in 1856. The first mayor was Lewis P. Fisher. He made provisions in his will for the building of several educational institutions, among them the first Agricultural and Vocational School in Canada, and the L.P. Fisher Public Library.

By plane
The closest airport with commercial service is in Fredericton, approximately 1 hour south-east of Woodstock.

Woodstock is also close to Woodstock Airport (TC LID CCD3), in nearby Grafton. It has a 3,000-ft runway and mainly serves smaller planes.

By train
The nearest train station, operated by Via Rail, is nearly 3 hours away by car in Moncton.

By bus

 * Operates a Route between Edmundston and Moncton including stops in Grand Falls, Perth-Andover, Florenceville, Woodstock, Fredericton, and Fredericton Airport.
 * Travel to Woodstock from the following destinations involving same day transfers is as follows:
 * From Saint John with a transfer in Fredericton
 * From Bathurst, Campbellton, Halifax, Miramichi with a transfer in Moncton
 * From Charlottetown ) with transfers in Amherst and Moncton
 * From Antigonish, North Sydney, Sydney with transfers in Truro and Moncton

By car

 * From the US: Highway I-95 joins the Trans Canada Highway in Woodstock. Follow the I-95 north-east through Maine.
 * Route 2 (Trans Canada Highway) passes through Woodstock half-way through New Brunswick. There are several exits along the highway to enter the town.

Get around
There is no public transportation in Woodstock. Visitors have five options: bring their own vehicle, rent a vehicle, bring a bicycle, walk everywhere, or take a taxi.

Car rentals
 * Eh One Rent A Car Inc: 319 Connell Street, +1 506 328-3300

Taxi companies
 * Classic Car Service, +1 506 323-0123
 * Mike's Taxi, +1 506 328-9581 Town rate: $5
 * Spanky's Taxi, +1 506 325-9490
 * Cam's Taxi, +1 506 325-9516

Understand
Historically, Woodstock is a very uni-cultural, Christian town. While Woodstockers are for the most part a friendly and polite people, visible minorities who travel through Woodstock can expect the occasional stare.

Speak like you're from the Valley: Learn about the local dialect at the Dooryard.

See

 * Woodstock, as the oldest incorporated town in New Brunswick, has many historical buildings. As well, because it is along the scenic St. John River, there are many beautiful locations for outdoor activities.

Do

 * Take a walking tour, to view the beautiful public and private Victorian-era buildings in the historic downtown and nearby streets. Maps can be obtained at local tourist bureaus, the Library, or the Charles Connell House. Each home along the tour has a sign with its description on the front of the property.
 * Old Home Week is a county-fair type celebrated in Woodstock each year. There are various festivities held at the fairground and throughout the town, including: the Tractor Pull, the Joe McGuire Road Race, the Miss New Brunswick Pageant, Hobby Shows, the Demo Derby and Live Entertainment.
 * Hike the Maliseet Trail. This trail passes through a mixed forest stand and has a gentle uphill grade. The trail ends at the Hayes Falls. The ice buildup makes a prime site for an easy and fun winter-time ice climb (lots of anchor potential at the top) and a great winter camping spot to boot. The trail is located about 3 km south of Woodstock along the highway, but isn't very well marked. Stop by a tourist bureau to get proper directions.
 * Another popular event is the annual Atlantic Bass Tournament. Woodstock is renowned as one of the premier places in North America for catching small mouth bass because the waterways are natural breeding grounds for this frisky fish.
 * Join the locals in worship! Woodstock is a very Christian town, and all of the churches openly welcome visitors to their services.
 * Celebrate Christmas - Victorian style! Each year the town holds Victorian Christmas activities, with a Festival of Lights, a concert at the Old Court House.
 * Join the locals in worship! Woodstock is a very Christian town, and all of the churches openly welcome visitors to their services.
 * Celebrate Christmas - Victorian style! Each year the town holds Victorian Christmas activities, with a Festival of Lights, a concert at the Old Court House.
 * Join the locals in worship! Woodstock is a very Christian town, and all of the churches openly welcome visitors to their services.
 * Celebrate Christmas - Victorian style! Each year the town holds Victorian Christmas activities, with a Festival of Lights, a concert at the Old Court House.

Buy

 * Roadside vendors are often seen on Connell street and Houlton street in the summer months.
 * Roadside vendors are often seen on Connell street and Houlton street in the summer months.

Eat

 * Woodstock has the most Tim Hortons restaurants per capita in New Brunswick and probably in the world. With 4 stores for 5,000 people that's about 1 per 1250 people. To put this in perspective that translates to almost 2000 stores for Vancouver!
 * Fiddlehead ferns are a local specialty.
 * Woodstock also has a variety of standard North American fast food chains, from McDonald's to Pizza Hut.
 * Woodstock has the most Tim Hortons restaurants per capita in New Brunswick and probably in the world. With 4 stores for 5,000 people that's about 1 per 1250 people. To put this in perspective that translates to almost 2000 stores for Vancouver!
 * Fiddlehead ferns are a local specialty.
 * Woodstock also has a variety of standard North American fast food chains, from McDonald's to Pizza Hut.
 * Woodstock also has a variety of standard North American fast food chains, from McDonald's to Pizza Hut.

Drink
Woodstock has a few watering holes, with the usual selection of Canadian beers.

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Woodstock (New York)

Woodstock is a town in Ulster County, New York. It is one of the most famous small towns in the world, associated with the music festival that was supposed to be here in 1969, but was held 65 miles away. It has been a center for the arts since the late 1800s.

Understand
The police cars have a logo that says "Colony of the Arts."

Woodstock, at an altitude of 520 feet, sits among the Catskill mountains, and is a picturesque village without a single traffic light, whose shops largely cater to tourists and spread out only along a few blocks. Weekends and especially summer weekends find it crowded with visitors, while hippy-types play drums continuously in the village green. Year-round residents number only 6,300 (2020), and this includes outlying hamlets such as Lake Hill and Willow, all of which are beautifully unpolluted and tranquil.

Get in

 * By car
 * from the south, NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston), State Route 28 West, State Route 375 North, State Route 212 West leads to the green at the center of Woodstock.
 * from the north, NYS Thruway Exit 20 (Saugerties), State Route 212 West leads to the green at the center of Woodstock.

 * By bus: Frequent daily buses north from New York City and south from Oneonta.

 * By train
 * Amtrak to Rhinecliffe in Dutchess County and taxi from there.
 * Amtrak or MetroNorth to Poughkeepsie and taxi from there.

Eat

 * Additional options are available in Saugerties, three to four miles east of Woodstock.
 * Additional options are available in Saugerties, three to four miles east of Woodstock.
 * Additional options are available in Saugerties, three to four miles east of Woodstock.
 * Additional options are available in Saugerties, three to four miles east of Woodstock.

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Woodstock (Ontario)

Woodstock is a city of about 41,000 people (2016) in Southwestern Ontario. It is west of Toronto, between Lake Huron and Lake Erie on the upper Thames river.

Understand
The city is known as the Dairy Capital of Canada and promotes itself as "The Friendly City".

The city has developed a strong economic focus towards manufacturing and tourism. It is also a market city for the surrounding agricultural industry.

Downtown Woodstock stretches from Vansittart Avenue to Huron Street on Dundas Street, the city's main street. It houses the city's banks, administration buildings, independent retailers and several restaurants. The majority of buildings are a century old.

Woodstock is home to a campus of Fanshawe College. The city plays host to a number of cultural and artistic exhibits, including the Woodstock Museum, a national historic site. Woodstock's summer festivals contribute to its tourism industry; however, its economic activity is centred on manufacturing, and is home to many auto-manufacturing factories. The city's west end has exceptionally well-preserved Victorian streetscapes; most notable of these streets is Vansittart Avenue.

History
Woodstock was first settled by Europeans in 1800. The early settlers were generally American immigrants from New York state (United Empire Loyalists).

Increased immigration from Great Britain followed in the 1820s and 1830s, including the half-pay officers Henry Vansittart and Andrew Drew. Admiral Vansittart commissioned Col. Andrew Drew to build a church (Old St. Paul's) in a new area of Oxford that was known as the "Town Plot". The men would later quarrel, which would lead to the construction of a second church known as "New St. Paul's".

From 1900 to 1920, an electric train ran down the streets of Woodstock; as well, after 1920, bricks were used to pave the main street of Woodstock. The bricks were removed in the 1940s.

By car
Woodstock is along Hwy 401, 45 minutes northeast of London and an hour southwest of Waterloo. Highway 401 runs along the southern edge of the city, and its junction with Highway 403 is in the extreme south-east. Woodstock is centred on the intersection of the former Highway 59 and Highway 2, now Oxford Road 59 and Oxford Road 2.

By train

 * Operates many intercity trains multiple times daily between Windsor and Toronto including stops in Chatham, London, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Brantford, Burlington, and Oakville.
 * Operates many intercity trains multiple times daily between Windsor and Toronto including stops in Chatham, London, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Brantford, Burlington, and Oakville.

By plane
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is London International Airport, 40 km to the west. The nearest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport, 128 km to the east.

By bus

 * Woodstock Transit provides bus service on 6 routes M-F 6AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-10PM, with service every half hour. There is no service on Sundays. Exact change cash fare $2.50, children 5 and under free (July 2018).

By taxi

 * Woodstock Taxi, +1 519-537-5500
 * Kendall Cab, +1 519-537-2345
 * United Cab Woodstock, +1 519-537-7477

Historic buildings

 * The Old Town Hall, now the Woodstock Museum was built in 1853 and modelled architecturally on the Town Hall in Woodstock, England. Designed by Peter Craib, the Town Hall was built by David White, W.P. Dixon and William McKay. It is majestic for its size, with semi-circular windows and a domed cupola. It served as the first market, first fire hall, community hall, and lockup for the town. Canada's first elected female mayor, Bernadette Smith, served here from 1952-1965, and the original town council chamber used from 1871 to 1968 inside has been restored.
 * The Market Building was built in 1895 by the architect W.B. Ford. The low roof and wide canopies are typical of market construction in this period, and interesting features included the twin towers, the drinking fountain at the front door, and the use of stone in the trim.
 * The Oxford County Gaol was built in 1854 by Hamilton architects Clark and Murray in the Italianate style, with many arches, and an octagonal 2½-storey tower. It is now occupied by Oxford County Public Health
 * The Woodstock Public Library was built in 1909 by Chadwick and Beckett of Toronto on a Carnegie library grant, and it is considered one of the most attractive Carnegie libraries in Ontario. It is in classical revival style, with a graceful entrance, bi-chromatic brickwork, and well-balanced windows; the rotunda inside is beautifully proportioned and dramatic.
 * The Oxford County Court House was built in 1892. It is a massive building of sandstone in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, with a complex roof line. The first architect was dismissed in 1890 after the walls were found to be faulty, and replaced by Cuthbertson of Woodstock and Fowler of Toronto. Monkey heads are hidden among the capitals of the red marble pillars at the two front entrances, and the monkey at the peak is said to have been carved by the contractor to represent the county council after a dispute over payment.
 * City Hall/Old Post Office was built in 1901 as a post office. Bourgue DesRivieres of Ottawa were the architects and William Hall Burns, a prominent Ottawa sculptor of the Library of Parliament, was commissioned to do the exterior stone carving. Built of warm sandstone, with decorative trim in the gables and a bold corner tower with four clocks, it was converted to municipal offices in 1968.
 * The Old Perry Street Fire Hall was built in 1899 at a cost of $7,500 to house the horse-drawn wagons. On Saturday evenings, people would gather to see the horses rush out of their stalls at the sound of the regular 9 o'clock bell, race around the building and back themselves into the shafts ready to be harnessed by firefighters as they slid down the pole from their upstairs quarters. The firehall features a square tower with detailed brickwork at the top, and a miniature tower to the right. The tower bell used to ring for fires, curfews, and lost children, and is now mounted in Southside Park.
 * The Old Armoury building was erected in 1904 by Nagle and Mills of Ingersoll as the home of the Oxford Rifles until 1954. The crenelated towers give it an appearance of heavy fortification, and its architecture reveals function through its exterior form, making interesting use of stone and brick. In 1971, it was transformed into offices for the Oxford County Board of Education. A stone cairn made with stones from the beach of Dieppe, where members of the Battalion participated in the Battle of Dieppe in August 1942, accounts the history of the Oxford Rifles.
 * The Woodstock Via Rail Station: the Grand Trunk Railway owned and operated the Woodstock trains in 1914. They would later go bankrupt and be bought out by CN. Via now resides in the heritage building once occupied by Grand Trunk.
 * Pattulo's Fountain sits in front of the Old Town Hall. The fountain was erected in 1916 in honour of Andrew Pattulo, who was head of the Sentinel-Review newspaper in the early 20th century.
 * The Old Registry Office, now housing Oxford County Social Services, was constructed in 1876, and served as a registry office until 1952. Italianate in style like the old jail, it is highlighted by semi-circular masonry over the windows carried out in the arch over the door. Its walls are two feet thick and its roof is said to be filled with sand, making the structure fireproof, and conforming to design plans common to registry offices of that era in Ontario.
 * The Oxford Hotel, across from Market Square and the Town Hall in Woodstock, was built in 1880 as "The O’Neill House". It saw guests such as Oscar Wilde. The hotel sits empty now..
 * Captain Andrew Drew House at 735 Rathbourne Ave. was built in 1833. Drew divided the eastern section of the town into town lots and formed the nucleus of this community.
 * Hawkin's Chapel, north of Park Row, west of Mill St. A movement to build a church for black people resulted in its construction in 1888. The church closed in 1985 when it was sold for a house.
 * Hugh Richardson House at 419 Vincent St. Neo-classical style house built in 1849. The first owner, Hugh Richardson, was the presiding judge at the Louis Riel trial in 1885. Richardson was also the first reeve of Woodstock.
 * The James Hay residence is an Italianate-style home built in 1878.
 * 'Perry-Hill Home ("House of the Valley") at 130 Finkle St. It is the oldest house in Woodstock, built in 1819 by Dr. Perry, the first doctor and teacher in Woodstock.
 * T.L. "Carbide" Willson House, 210 Vansittart Ave. The home was built in 1895 by Thomas Leopold ‘Carbide‘ Willson, inventor of the first commercial calcium-carbide process for the manufacturer of acetylene gas. It was the residence of the Sisters of St. Joseph's until 1975.

Do
Southside Park, which has a playground, baseball diamonds, public washrooms, soccer fields, gardens, and a skatepark. It also has a large pond, and many walking trails.

At the north end of the city is Roth Park and the Gordon Pittock Conservation Area, which stretch along the shores Gordon Pittock Reservoir, an artificial lake created by the construction of the Pittock Dam. This park contains a playground and several kilometers of walking, running, and biking trails.

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Woodstock (Oxfordshire)

Woodstock is an attractive small town north of Oxford, England. It is the nearest town to the popular stately home Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill's birthplace, and is therefore popular with travellers looking for food and accommodation.

By bus
Stagecoach Gold runs a frequent service, bus 7 or S3, from Oxford city centre. Bus 7 leaves from Magdalen Street (stop C3), and bus S3 can be taken from George Street (stop B2). The journey is about half an hour long, and costs £3.20 one way (£4.80 return) (Sept 2017).

By car
Woodstock is about 15 minutes' drive north of Oxford on the A44. Traffic can be heavy, particularly in summer and at weekends, and there are limited parking opportunities.

Get around
Woodstock is small enough to be explored on foot.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby

 * Visit Oxford.
 * Explore other Cotswold towns such as Broadway, Chipping Campden, Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold.

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Woodstock (Vermont)

Woodstock is a quaint little shire town in the state of Vermont. The town holds its pertaining country seat, and is known for its old town buildings. The little town looks nearly the same as it did over one hundred years ago.

By car
Take Interstate 93 North to Interstate 89 North into Vermont. In Vermont, take Exit 1. At bottom of ramp turn left on Route 4 West. Travel 10 miles to the center of Woodstock.
 * From Boston:

Take Interstate 91 to Exit 9 (Hartland/Windsor) in Vermont. Follow the signs for Woodstock and Route 12 North. Take Route 12 approximately 8 miles. Take a left onto Route 4 West (Routes 4 and 12 merge), through Taftsville. Stay on Route 4 West for 3 miles to the center of Woodstock.
 * From New York and Connecticut:

Take Interstate 87 North (Adirondack Northway) to Exit 20 for Lake George. At bottom of exit, turn left onto Route 9 North. At the first light, turn right onto Route 149 East. Travel 12 miles into Ft. Ann and turn left onto Route 4 East. Travel 12 miles into Whitehall, then bear right on Route 4 East (near the Grand Union). Travel 35-40 miles into Rutland (Vermont). At the end of the four-lane road, turn left on Route 4 East/Route 7 North. Drive about 3 miles, then turn right on Route 4 East. Follow 4 East for 31 miles through Bridgewater into the center of Woodstock.
 * From Western or Upstate New York state:

Burlington (Vermont) International Airport
Flights from:
 * Charlotte (CLT)
 * Chicago (ORD)
 * Detroit (DTW)
 * Newark (EWR)
 * New York (JFK)
 * New York (LGA)
 * Philadelphia (PHL)
 * Washington DC (IAD)
 * JetBlue, Delta, American, and United Airlines

Manchester (New Hampshire)-Boston Regional Airport:
Flights from:
 * Baltimore - Washington
 * Chicago - Midway/ O'Hare
 * Orlando
 * Tampa
 * Atlanta
 * Detroit
 * New York - LaGuardia/ Newark
 * Southwest, Delta, American, and United Airlines

By foot
Most points of interest in the village are accessible by moderate walking.

By car and bike
The outer parts of town, such as South Woodstock, are only conveniently accessed by car. As an alternate method, one could use a bike to travel these longer distances; however, the terrain has many hills, and a mountain bike should be used to traverse such rugged areas. Bike rentals are available in the village, though biking in the commercial area of the village is discouraged, as the flow of people and cars can be concentrated.

Do
The Appalachian Trail passes through town.

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Woodstown

Woodstown is in Salem County.

Get around
Head on over to nearby Penns Grove and visit the location where the Italian immigrants settled when they arrived from Valle San Giovanni in Abruzzo Italy.

Go next

 * Pennsville

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Woodville

There is more than one place called Woodville:

Australia

 * Woodville (New South Wales)
 * Woodville (South Australia)

Canada

 * Woodville (Ontario)

England

 * Woodville (Derbyshire)

New Zealand

 * Woodville (New Zealand)

United States of America

 * Woodville (Alabama)
 * Woodville (California)
 * Woodville (Florida)
 * Woodville (Georgia)
 * Woodville (Maine)
 * Woodville (Mississippi)
 * Woodville (Ohio)
 * Woodville (Oklahoma)
 * Woodville (Texas)
 * Woodville (Virginia)
 * Woodville (Wisconsin)

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Woodward

Woodward is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma.

Understand
Woodward has a colorful past, with everything from US military engagements with the Comanche and Kiowa to cattle drives to a railroad robbery by the Doolin Dalton Gang thrown in. It emerged as an important beef and oil production center over time, with its Southern Plains Research Range Station and location on the Anadarko Shelf, respectively, and was the home of Temple Houston, son of Sam Houston, and Will Rogers for a time.

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Woodworth

There's more than one place called Woodworth:

United States of America

 * Woodworth (Louisiana) - a town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
 * Woodworth (North Dakota) - a very small city in Stutsman County, in the Coteaus and Plains region of North Dakota

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Woodworth (Louisiana)

Woodworth is a town 6 miles south of Alexandria and one of the fastest growing towns in central Louisiana.

Get in

 * Just to the west of Interstate 49.
 * US Highway 165 runs North-South through Woodworth.

Get around
Woodworth is a notorious speed trap. Do not exceed the speed limit by even 1 mph.

Do

 * Camp Claiborne Multi-Use Trails 88 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV.
 * Shooting Range, +1 318 484-2212. Operated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Sa noon-5PM
 * Shooting Range, +1 318 484-2212. Operated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Sa noon-5PM

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Woolacombe

Woolacombe is a seaside resort on the coast of North Devon, England, which lies at the mouth of a valley. The beach is 3 km, sandy and gently sloping, making it ideal for flying kites. The waves are gentle when the tide is out but become more vigorous when the tide is in. This provides different types of fun. The beach has a blue flag and is a popular destination for surfing. It is considered a tranquil area. An occasional bus service runs from the town to Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and Mortehoe.

The winter population is very small (around 1,000, if not smaller), however, during the summer many people come to the town for a holiday.

Understand

 * Woolacombe Tourism website

Get in
A few buses a day operate from Ilfracombe and Barnstaple Monday to Saturday only. Hitching sometimes works, but don't hinge your hopes on it.

See

 * The quintessential British seaside resort.

Do

 * Go to the beach, it gets much quieter past Mill Rock, although dogs are allowed past this point. If the waves at Woolacombe are a bit rough for the kids, head around the corner to smaller Barricane, which is more sheltered. Alternatively, if the waves are too blown out to surf on, a quick wander over to Coombesgate (near Mortehoe end) or over to Puttsborough (nearer Croyde) may each provide results. Lifeguards are only on Woolacombe main beach though.
 * Take a stroll towards Morte Point and Bull Point Lighthouse. If you don't want to walk back you can catch a bus at Mortehoe but check timetables first.

Buy

 * Handmade fudge is the villages fudge and sandwich shop
 * Many surf shops available in town for all your beachwear needs!

Eat

 * The Porthole offers coffee, lunch and ice cream by the beach. It's open daily 10:00-16:00.
 * The Porthole offers coffee, lunch and ice cream by the beach. It's open daily 10:00-16:00.
 * The Porthole offers coffee, lunch and ice cream by the beach. It's open daily 10:00-16:00.
 * The Porthole offers coffee, lunch and ice cream by the beach. It's open daily 10:00-16:00.

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Woomera

 Woomera is a small Outback town in South Australia, situated 483 kilometres (300 miles) north of Adelaide. It is a military owned town and testing site with a current population of about 300.

The town is open, and tourism is encouraged. Although all property in the town is owned by the military, land is leased by commercial enterprises, and shops and accommodation are available.

Get in
Woomera is 5-6 hours' drive from Adelaide and 4 hours' drive from Coober Pedy. The town is 6km off the highway down a well-marked road that turns off at the tiny hamlet of Pimba, where Spud's Roadhouse is a prominent feature.

Get around
Woomera is small and is centred around Banool and Dewrang Avenues, with the Missile Park at the intersection of these.

Petrol costs around 30c/litre more than on the coast.

See

 * Len Beadell Memorial
 * National Engineering Landmark
 * Len Beadell Memorial
 * National Engineering Landmark

Do
During the summer months from October to Anzac Day (25 April), the Woomera Swimming Pool complex is popular with locals and tourists. The complex features a 25-metre pool and a 1-metre diving board.

Connect
Telstra should have service in Woomera. Vodafone doesn't. Optus might.

There is no wifi at the Eldo and probably nowhere else either.

Go next
Red Lake, Lake Richarson, Lake Windabout, Arcoona Lake, Mirage Lagoon, Whisky Swamp, Laek Mary, Purple Lake, Coorlay Lagon, Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam, Lake Campbell, Island Lagoon, Lake Hart, Lake Hanson

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Woonsocket

Woonsocket is a city in Rhode Island along the northern border with Massachusetts.

By bus
RIPTA offers bus service from Providence.

Get around

 * RIPTA: Woonsocket Flex Service - Phone: in-state: +1-877-906-3539, or +1 401-784-9500, ext. 220 M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM to make your reservations. Please call at least 48 hours in advance. RIPTA will pick you up near or directly at your desired location. Driving hours are M-F 6AM - 6:30PM.

By taxi

 * Valley Cab Co., Woonsocket, +1 401 762-500, If you want or need a cab ride you will have to call the station and then wait probably around 30 or so minutes for the taxi driver to actually show up at your location.

Do

 * Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, 1 Depot Sq., +1 401 762-0250. Hosts tours of the most historical sites in the Blackstone Valley including old mills and river passageways.
 * Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, 1 Depot Sq., +1 401 762-0250. Hosts tours of the most historical sites in the Blackstone Valley including old mills and river passageways.

Buy

 * Main Street Shops, The main street shopping area is filled with a variety of stores and shops. The streets are lined with tattoo parlors, restaurants, novelty and pawn shops that sell everything from old VHSs, Prom Dresses, Dishware and antique furniture. There is a game store, a furniture store, a variety of pawn shops, a paintball shop, and an independent clothing store with great prices and fashionable items. Enzo, the clothing store, has a great variety of unique styles and good prices; definitely check it out! There are also beauty salons and gyms. While walking down the street you will also get to enjoy the artwork showing scenes from historic Woonsocket on the sides of many of the buildings and will pass by various gardens and sitting areas as well as the River Island state park. Overall this street provides a fun shopping experience in the heart of Woonsocket with options to choose from in almost any category.
 * Main Street Shops, The main street shopping area is filled with a variety of stores and shops. The streets are lined with tattoo parlors, restaurants, novelty and pawn shops that sell everything from old VHSs, Prom Dresses, Dishware and antique furniture. There is a game store, a furniture store, a variety of pawn shops, a paintball shop, and an independent clothing store with great prices and fashionable items. Enzo, the clothing store, has a great variety of unique styles and good prices; definitely check it out! There are also beauty salons and gyms. While walking down the street you will also get to enjoy the artwork showing scenes from historic Woonsocket on the sides of many of the buildings and will pass by various gardens and sitting areas as well as the River Island state park. Overall this street provides a fun shopping experience in the heart of Woonsocket with options to choose from in almost any category.

Go next

 * Rustic Drive in Movie Theater Route 146. North Smithfield, +1 401-769-7601, Open seasonally.  The movies usually start at 8PM.  This attraction is just outside the city borders and is a summer favorite of many Northern Rhode Islanders. It consists of three large movie screens that each play two movies per night.  It is $20 a car for entry, including both of the movies.  You drive up, park the car and turn the radio on for a night of summer fun.  The movies are always fairly up to date with what is in the theaters and provides far more bang for your buck.  Patrons have the option of bringing their own coolers and snacks or buying them at the store in the center of the three screens.  Many people choose to arrive an hour or two before hand to socialize with others, play football and other games or to just relax outdoors with friends.  The low prices and freedom of this attraction make it a favorite for all age groups.  One of the best ways to spend an evening in the Woonsocket area, or in Rhode Island as this is the only drive-in movie theater in the state!

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Wooster

Wooster (the "oo" is pronounced like in "wood") is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. The city is also the county seat of Wayne County. The population was about 26,000 in 2019.

By car
There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster.
 * Route 30 - makes it easier to enter Wooster coming from the east and the Canton/Massillon area and from the west and the Mansfield area.
 * Old Lincoln Highway- runs east to west into the Wooster CBD/ Main St. area.
 * Route 585 - runs from the northeast from the Akron area.
 * Route 250 - runs from the west into the southern portion of Wooster from the Ashland area.
 * Route 3 - runs from north to south. Connects Medina and Cleveland area to the north and Columbus to the south.
 * Route 83 - runs from north to south on the eastern border of Wooster. Connects to Medina and North Ridgeville in the north and Millersburg and Ohio's Amish Country in the south.

By plane

 * Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - About 50 miles northwest (best for international tourists).
 * Akron-Canton Regional Airport - About 40 miles northeast

Get around
Driving is the best way around. Walking, biking and hiking is an option since there are numerous parks and an inviting downtown area. A walk on the College of Wooster campus is also a very inviting and pleasant experience.

See

Buy
Wooster has a number of local antique dealers, florists, and thrift shops.

Go next

 * Cleveland (northeast)
 * Mansfield (west)
 * Columbus (southwest)
 * Canton (east)
 * Akron (northeast)
 * Amish Country (south, southeast)

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Wootton Bridge

Wootton Bridge lies on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight, and is situated almost midway between the island’s historical capital of Newport and the Victorian gateway of Ryde.

Understand
The village itself lies at the head of the tidal Wootton Creek and over the last 100 years it has grown from a tiny hamlet of 70 people to almost 4,000. The area is surrounded by several areas of special scientific interest in which a wide variety of wildlife can be seen.

In 1969, the village was home to the first major Isle of Wight pop concert; around 150,000 people came to see Bob Dylan.

By ferry
Wootton Bridge is near the Wightlink ferry terminal at Fishbourne. Ferries depart from Portsmouth to Fishbourne.

By bus
Wootton Bridge lies on Southern Vectis services 4 and 9. Both services connect Wootton Bridge to Ryde: there are seven buses every hour and the journey takes 15 minutes. Service 9 continues to Newport (every 10 min, takes 23 min), while service 4 provides an hourly service to East Cowes taking 13 minutes. All of these services cost £3.50 each way for journeys to Ryde, East Cowes, or Newport; shorter journeys can be cheaper.

By heritage railway
The terminus of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is just outside Wootton Bridge. This runs on most days in the summer and selected days in spring and autumn. The heritage railway connects with regular Island Line trains at Smallbrook Junction.

Connect

 * Wootton Bridge Historical

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Worcester

There is more than one place named Worcester:

England

 * Worcester (England), a city in Worcestershire.

United States of America

 * Worcester (Massachusetts), a city in Massachusetts.
 * Worcester (New York), a town in New York.

South Africa

 * Worcester (Western Cape), a town in the Western Cape.

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Worcester (England)

Worcester (pronounced "wuster") is an historic English cathedral city on the river Severn. Worcester is the county town of Worcestershire.

Understand
Worcester began as a Roman period settlement. It is famous for the part it played in the English Civil War: the scene of some of the decisive battles, and of Prince Charles' escape, after in his defeat. Parts of the town still have buildings from this period, particularly Friar Street.

It has pleasant river walks, a medieval cathedral and the ruins of monastic cloisters. The medieval city walls remain in traces. Around the cathedral are picturesque Georgian residences.

Worcester is the ancestral home of the famous Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce. It's produced by the Heinz Corporation on its factory on Midlands Road in the city, where it has been produced since 1897. Worcester is also the home of one of England's better known county cricket teams.

Town planners
The city was heavily renovated during the 1960s and 70s and not very sympathetically. Numerous old roads and courtyards were demolished. The last cathedral lychgate in England was demolished along with Sir Edward Elgar's shop to make way for a charmless hotel and a multi-storey car park. This is known locally as "the Rape of Worcester". However this overlooks the fact that many of the old buildings were little better than slums and were deeply unpleasant. Nevertheless, a look at old OS maps shows that the city centre was perforated by intricate old 'courts' which were almost all removed. A few wide roads were driven into the city to facilitate easy traffic movements. A feature of today's city is that many roads have historic buildings on one side and modern ones on the other due to road widening. Even the remaining historic roads are superficial: for example Friar Street has many beautiful buildings but look behind them and you'll see the concrete backs of nearby buildings. Worcester is nonetheless a pleasant city which is safe and relaxed. More recent development is a lot more sympathetic, if a little conservative. There are still many interesting things to see and these are taken advantage of by several guided walks offered through the local tourist centre.

Orientation
The ancient city of Worcester is on the east bank of the River Severn. As the city's boundaries were redefined in modern times it has come to encompass the village of St. Johns, which is on the opposite bank. From the M5 motorway it is accessed either from junction 6 (when approaching from the north), or junction 7 (when travelling from the south).

The main axis of the city runs roughly north to south. The cathedral sits at the southern end of the High Street (now pedestrianised). As you proceed north from the cathedral you will walk along the High Street which is the main shopping street in the city. Where this becomes a road again (at the taxi rank) its name changes to The Cross, and its name then changes (again) to Foregate Street (where one of Worcester's railway stations is located). Continuing northwards, the street changes its name (again) to the Tything where Castle Street joins it and is also known as the A38 trunk road. The road then goes through several more name changes before it reaches the limits of the modern city about 2 miles from the city centre.

To the east of the High Street, and running parallel to it, is the Shambles, another pedestrianised shopping street. To the east of the Shambles is New Street, which going southwards, becomes Friar Street. These streets are amongst the most picturesque streets (as long as you ignore the concrete circular ramp that disgorges from the multistorey car park into Friar street). Broad Street runs westwards from where the High Street becomes The Cross and runs down to the only road bridge across the Severn in the city.

There is only the one road bridge across the river as it dictates the rather confusing one way system. At rush hour (and if the M5 motorway is closed) it is usually quicker walking around Worcester than driving! There is also a railway bridge, and two foot bridges. The first one, the Sabrina Bridge, is about 550 yards (500 m) north of the road bridge just before the Racecourse stadium. A new foot bridge was opened in 2010 about a mile (1.6 km) to the south of the cathedral.

The area to the south east of the cathedral is known as Sidbury and is effectively the end of the city centre. Just after the Commandery the road forks: the lefthand fork, London Road (A44), heads south eastwards towards the motorway network, and the other fork heads towards Tewkesbury (as Commandery Road/Bath Road/A38). On the river Severn, about half a mile south of the cathedral is Diglis Basin where the Worcester and Birmingham canal terminates and joins the river Severn. The warehouses, factories and wharfs in this area had fallen into severe dereliction, but most are now converted into apartments (though some are still in progress). The basin itself is now the home to large number of canal boats and other leisure craft and, particularly on a sunny day, makes for a pleasant stroll around. This area lacks facilities: there is the Anchor pub, and not far away the Diglis Hotel. The lanes around Diglis are a labyrinth to strangers; the easiest way to get to it is to walk down the canal path from the Commandery (at the Commandery walk to the canal lock, and facing the lock turn left under the road bridge).

Visitor information

 * Visit Worcester

By car
From London (113 miles), drivers should take the M40 motorway north-westwards until the junction with the M42. From here, head westwards to the M5, where you should head south and watch for signs to Worcester.

Alternatively, from London, drivers could take the M4 west towards Bristol. At Junction 15 (Swindon) take the A417/A419 northwards. This will eventually bring you out at J11A on the M5, where you should join the M5 Northwards. The A417/A419 is mainly a good dual carriageway, but there are a couple of miles of single carriageway road near the "Air Balloon" pub which can be rather congested at peak times. Alternatively, continue along the M4 westwards until after Bristol where you can join the M5 heading north. Look for signs to Worcester.

Worcester is 27 miles from Birmingham, 111 from Manchester, 57 from Oxford, 25 from Cheltenham, 26 from Stratford-upon-Avon and 63 miles from Bristol.

By park & ride
Visitors approaching Worcester on the A38 from the north may wish to make use of the Perdiswell Park and Ride.

The corresponding bus is number W1 and runs every 10 to 15 minutes throughout the day and takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre. It stops at a limited number of stops en route, but one of them is Foregate Street railway station. The standard charge is £2.20 per person (which includes all-day parking). A group ticket is also available for up to 7 people in the same vehicle and costs £3.50 in total. For under 19s, the charge is £1. All tickets are available on board the bus or from a ticket machine at the car park.

 * Worcester City Council list of parking sites

By train

 * Wikivoyage has a guide to Rail travel in Great Britain

Worcester has two train stations:

Worcester is not on the main railway line between Bristol to Birmingham, but on a slower side line. It has regular trains from London Paddington via Reading; this journey takes approximately 2 hr 15 min. It's also within easy reach from Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Gloucester, Malvern, Evesham, Oxford, and Hereford. Trains come on a relatively regular schedule.

By bus
The Bus Station is at the bottom of CrownGate Shopping Centre. National Express coachway stop on the edge of the City and links with a scheduled city bus services that takes passengers into Worcester City Centre.

By air
is linked directly to Worcester by a twice daily National Express Coach service. Journey time approximately 2 hours. is Worcester's nearest airport from which there is a regular local rail service, from Birmingham International station via Birmingham New Street.

By boat
The City stands on the banks of the River Severn and the Worcester - Birmingham Canal. There are some moorings available. Distances to Worcester from:
 * York - 228 miles, 110 locks, 115 hours cruising time.
 * London - 174 miles, 223 locks, 140 hours cruising time.
 * Birmingham - 32.5 miles, 61 locks, 34 hours cruising time
 * Liverpool - 182 miles, 168 locks, 122 hours cruising time.

See

While it undoubtedly true that the planning decisions of the 1960s and 1970s robbed Worcester of a cohesive collection of period buildings a large number do survive. The trick is to look around (and up), particularly in the shopping areas. A good example, which is easily overlooked, is 61 Broad Street (now used by the Skipton Building Society) which dates from the mid 18th century and has Venetian style windows with Gothic glazing, each window being topped by a carving of a head.

Canoeing and rowing
You can canoe and row on the River Severn.

Golf
Numerous golf courses include:

River walks
On a sunny day, the best way to see Worcester is to walk along the river. The paths are well maintained and being river bank walks they are all flat and easygoing.

On either side of the main bridge on the East bank are the and  (their names now echo of when the city was an important river port).

The river bank by South Quay is a popular area to stroll and pass away sometime. There are fountains set in the pavement near Brown’s restaurant, and usually a large number of swans congregate on the river nearby as they rely on the steady stream of visitors to feed them. Continuing south down the footpath you will come across Watergate (with marks on the wall to record the heights reached by various floods since the 17th century). Passing through Watergate will take you up into College Green and the cathedral environs. Carrying on along the river path will take you towards Diglis basin, and then, about a mile south of the Cathedral, Diglis Lock (a set of large locks on the river) and the new footbridge. The area on the east bank of the river leading up to the new footbridge is a derelict industrial wasteland awaiting its turn for re-development. However, crossing over the footbridge and heading north takes you along a leafy path through fields up to the main bridge. On certain days during the summer, a rowing boat acts as a ferry across the river near the Watergate.

An alternative is to head north along North Quay and under the railway viaduct. This doesn't start as nicely as the area is host to several car parks and across the river is a prominent car hire firm based in a redundant petrol station. However, as you pass under the railway bridge you will reach the race course (an area known as Pitchcroft). Just before the stadium you can cross the river using the Sabrina bridge and turn south again back to the main bridge (you can head north and continue along the Severn Way footpath, but there are no more crossing points until Holt Bridge many miles to the north). Or you can stay on the east bank and continue to walk along Pitchcroft; as you leave the race course stadium area the path is between a splendid row of mature trees and it is possible to walk a loop around Pitchcroft. The trees on the eastern side have fallen victim to disease and many have been removed. Many of their replacements however ‘drowned’ in the prolonged summer floods of 2007.

Learn

 * University of Worcester.
 * Adult learners may wish to study at Worcester College of Technology.
 * Worcester 6th Form College for the 16-19 learners and some adult courses.

Buy
The Post Office is in WHSmiths on the High Street. Numerous second-hand bookshops and minor antique shops on The Tything (the main northbound road out of Worcester city centre).

There are also several arcades:

Eat

There are numerous curry houses along The Tything (the main northbound road out of Worcester city centre).

Drink

The largest local brewery Malvern Hills Brewery (MHB) does some nice, pale but hoppy beers such as Black Pear available in several local pubs.

Stay safe
As with the rest of the UK, in any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police when connected.

If you are a deaf user requiring emergency assistance from Police, Fire or Ambulance text 80992 or use Minicom 0845 6000 303.

Worcester is generally a very safe place and has a much safer feel than most other cities in the West Midlands. However, there is a strong police presence at night time in the city centre (as with most UK towns cities the vicinity around some pubs and clubs can become fairly unpleasant late on a Friday or Saturday night). Avoid Dines Green, Warndon (not Warndon Villages) and Brickfields.

For non-emergency situations use 101 or 0300 333 3000 to contact West Mercia Police. If you wish to speak to a police officer in person, visit the police station on Castle Street in Worcester.

Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service - for General Enquiries contact 0845 1224454.

Hereford and Worcester Health Service - for General Enquiries contact +44 1886 834200.

Severn Area Rescue Association is the Inshore Rescue boat and Land Search organisation covering the Severn Estuary, including the parts of the River Severn around Worcester. For General enquiries contact 0844 8460226.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby

 * Malvern Hills — a dramatic range of hills approximately 8 miles to the south west of Worcester. Great views on a clear day into Wales and to the Cotswold Hills.
 * Harvington Hall — a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house with numerous secret "priest holes", 14 miles north of Worcester.
 * Witley Court and Gardens — a spectacular ruined stately home, 10 miles north west of Worcester near Stourport-on-Severn. The ornamental fountain has been restored - when running its central plume shoots up over 100 feet.
 * Broadway — a stunningly beautiful Cotswold village, 22 miles south east from Worcester just off the A44.
 * Shelsley Walsh — first used in 1905 it is the site of the oldest motor sport venue in the world. Regular meetings through the year. Good for petrol heads and lovers of vintage cars amidst a beautiful rural landscape. 11 miles to the north west of Worcester.

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