Hudson Valley Town Called Beautiful, Quirky And A Must-See

One town in Upstate New York continues to receive high praise.

When most people hear "Woodstock," they think of the legendary 1969 music festival. Hudson Valley residents know the music festival actually happened in Sullivan County, in Bethel, New York.

Woodstock, in Ulster County, Has Own StoryTo Tell

I Love New York Logo Created By Hudson Valley Man In Woodstock, New York

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Here's a fun fact you can share with your friends. In the late 1970s, to help boost New York's economy, graphic designer Milton Glaser was asked to create an ad campaign.

Glaser ended up creating the iconic "I Love New York Logo," which he developed in his Woodstock home.

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The logo makes millions of dollars each year, but Glaser doesn't make any money off the logo because he created it "for free" in the late 1970s.

Woodstock, New York Called Beautiful, Quaint, Must Visit and Top Travel Destination.

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Woodstock was named the "Most Beautiful Small Town" in New York by Best Life. Receiving the praise for it's "awe-inspiring beauty and unique authenticity."

Travel Awaits highlighted Woodstock's rich cultural scene, local boutiques, theaters, and spas when naming the town the number 1 "Must-Visit Quaint Town in Upstate New York."

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Travel Lemming described the Ulster County town as a "hippie paradise" when including Woodstock among its Top Travel Destinations in the U.S.

Woodstock Is The "Quirkiest" Town In New York

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World Atlas just named Woodstock "New York's Quirkiest Little Town."

According to the travel experts, this Upstate New York gem earned the title because of its century-old roots, dating back to 1902. In the early 1900s, groups of artists, poets, and dreamers gathered to turn Woodstock into a creative hometown.

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Over 100 years later, that vibe is still going. You can pick up tie-dye shirts on Tinker Street, listen to live music at a former 1920s hotel, or check out a peaceful Tibetan monastery.

New York State 'Tourist Traps' Found To Be Crawling With Bed Bugs

If you do travel to these landmarks, just know they appear to be crawling with bed bugs.

These 50 US Cities are Crawling with Bed Bugs

Every year the pest control gurus at Orkin put together a list of the Top 50 Bed Bug Destinations in the United States. Which areas do you travel to that you should take extra care to watch out for these blood-sucking insects? Let's countdown to the most bed-bug-riddled city in the United States.

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10 Trashiest Cities In New York

See The 10 Trashiest Cities In New York State [RANKED]

Here we go again...it's another list picking on some great New York cities and towns. Let's face it, if you approach something looking for trash - you will find what you are looking for in any city or town in any state. And while the municipalities on this list have their scars like any other city or town, those who live in and around them know there is plenty to love about all ten. While we in no way endorse this list, we still need to see which 10 New York Cities Roadsnacks says arethe state'sTrashiest based on crime data, drug use, the prevalence of dollar stores, welfare rates, and more.

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