Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
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The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is an amphitheatre, performing arts center and museum located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair in Bethel, New York.
attractions: Museum At Bethel Woods, Woodstock Monument, Historic Site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Woodstock Stage Area, Bethel Woods Campground, restaurants: Yasgur's Farm Café at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
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The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is an amphitheatre, performing arts center and museum located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair in Bethel, New York.
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@kenozahall is the perfect spot to stay during your next Catskills visit! - The property is historic and beautiful, there are tons of charming common areas to relax, read, and more inside and out - Top tier restaurant on-site - On-site hot tub, pool and sauna - A cute lounge and bar with a great HH, serving drinks until late - Delightfully decorated rooms with above ground tubs, shower, extremely comfy beds and tons of space - Fire pit with all the materials - Complimentary coffee and baked snack - The staff is extremely accommodating, warm and friendly - Games and books on-site - Under 10 min drive to @bethelwoodscenter, the site of Woodstock that features events, education, concerts, museum and more - Under 2 hours from NYC - Close to @sullivancatskills Country Club - Easy, close access to local @sullivancatskills businesses and restaurants - Close to ski resorts - Picturesque views - On-site breakfast - Special packages and seasonal discounts available on @kenozahall’s website #travel #traveltips #travelinspo #catskills #upstate #woodstock #visitcatskills #mytinyatlas #explore #newyorkstate #hotels #accomodation #vacation #getaway
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Saw Luke Bryan here September 2019. Very nice venue. Have to take one star away though for a couple reasons... The tickets we purchased online and printed at home, listed the things we COULD bring into the concert... nothing we specifically could NOT. But as we walked to the gate, an employee told us not only was the backpack we were told was allowed, was not, but that my purse was “too big”. So we had to walk a considerable distance back to our vehicle (which was supposedly in the “handicapped” section... which I am... but was still a long & difficult walk) and leave the backpack... (we know now if you have a “see through” plastic backpack or purse, they can be brought in and any size) Thankfully I had a smaller purse with me to switch my belongings into and walk all the way back up to the gate. When we got to the gate and through it... I was once again told my purse “did not meet the standards” and was directed to a table with 2 female employees. They proceeded to begin telling me my purse was too large as if I would walk to my vehicle to either change it or leave it there, AGAIN. Mind you, we’ve already missed the first performance because of walking back the first time. I interrupted the employee and informed her I had been told this once before, had already switched to the only other purse I had, that I am a terminal cancer patient & have meds with me I cannot be without, and that there was NO WAY I would be able to make that walk, at that time, yet again. They could tell I was getting visibly upset. So they shined a flashlight into my purse, put a tag on it & sent me on my way. My complaint is not with the employees as they were just following policy... my complaint is that nowhere on any ticket, website, sign, ANYTHING... was it mentioned that a woman could only bring a purse basically the size of a cigarette case in with them. It was an EXTREMELY distressing way to start what was supposed to be a fun (cancer-talk free) evening. It is also unfortunate you cannot bring your own chair in and are forced to pay for theirs, but I realize it’s one more way for them to make themselves revenue. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. Clean and well kept. The staff was diligent, but sometimes overzealous in their “police-ing” of people standing on sections of grass and cobblestone that were “off limits”, but not clearly marked as such. But that is also understandable as part of their job, and I would much rather have them that way than not caring. There was an extreme amount of young, drunk, people. Some of which we saw needing medical attention because of their condition. The sound was fantastic. The big screens were visible from many different angles. The traffic out afterwards was a nightmare. Especially if you were headed in the direction of Bethel once you were lucky enough to get out of the parking lot. Other than all that... we really did end up having a wonderful time & would definitely go back. Just wiser now as to what to bring in & how much time to allot getting out afterwards.
Shannon McLeanShannon McLean
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The vibe of being on the land of the original Woodstock 1969 is powerful. You know the performing artists feel it, too. My experience is in the Lawn section. It was a sold out show for Robert Plant & Alison Kraus, Bob Dylan and the amazing 91 year old Willie Nelson. Great performances by all. Sound was mixed decent for every show I have attended. Those sitting on stage right get the full sun experience. If it's hot, sit on stage left unless you love the sun. The food and drinks, like all venues, are way overpriced. Lots of choices but long lines. There are rules about what you can bring in (2 water bottles, umbrella, see-through bag, small purse, blanket, etc). Check the website. The lawn seats are for smaller, agile people and tend to sell out. Everything is electronic, and the cellular service is not great, so Apple wallet is recommended. The staff are pretty serious about seating under the pavilion, so don't bother trying to sneak in. (Haha, I tried). PortaJohns were really disgusting, but it was over 90 degrees. There are two cleaner bathrooms on both sides of stages. Parking is bit of a hill and it takes about 20 minutes to walk from the entrance security gates to the chair rentals to the lawn. There's nice parking and shade trees for tailgate, always a blast. They do open parking lots early and no one rushed us out, which we appreciated. I recommend taking your time leaving. Best to check the website for specific times. It's a beautiful location to spend a couple of days. Be sure to check out the Woodstock museum, and it's super cool. The little Catskill towns are very sweet and upstate NY is a friendly area. I am grateful to be within a 90-minute drive and I believe it's the same distance from Downstate toward NYC. Hope this helps you enjoy and prepare, it's definitely worth the visit.
Renee Swan DeMarcoRenee Swan DeMarco
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The place itself is beautiful. Beautiful streams and walking paths to get to the main pavilion. The lawns are well manicured. The covered pavilion/stage itself is very nice. Seats are comfortable and fairly spacious. The sound system is excellent along with the lighting. There is also lawn seating available although I don't recommend it due to the distance from the stage and the acoustic quality which I heard is not the best. But under the pavilion, it's REALLY nice. However some big issues. The biggest being exiting the concert. Friends reported it taking them 2 hours to exit the grounds. There is only one way in and one way out. Despite the help of the State police and park workers, be prepared to wait and wait. Tip: park near the exit when you arrive but be prepared to walk quite a distance to get to the venue. Wear comfortable shoes! Another big problem is getting in once you reach the gates. There was a problem the night of the James Taylor concert where they could only scan bar codes on cell phones. Folks with paper tickets were having trouble getting in. There is also no order, just a mass of people trying to get in. They should really set up lines. Once you are thru the gates, it's smooth sailing with paved walkways and a lot of security. Bags, pockets, etc... must be emptied and lots of folks are wanded after going thru the initial metal detector. One more thing... For the small price of $200 you can buy premium parking which gets you a spot near the entrance to the park, but from what I could determine, it's probably the worst place to park when trying to exit. I'm guessing exit time will be well over 2 hours.
Vincent SpanoVincent Spano
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This was are first, but not our last visit. Based on recommendations from friends we purchased museum tickets along with concert tickets. The Museum is a must! Plan on two hours. The staff/ volunteers were great with advice. We purchased tasty sandwiches at the cafe and walked a bit around the immaculate grounds. Signs indicated that only clear bags would be allowed in to the concert. Quick trip to the car and I found a clear plastic bag. We also discovered that you couldn't bring your own chair but rentals were available. We start following a line to learn that it was for 'green room'. Tickets purchased and there are two large areas with bars, assorted menus, games (air hockey, pool, corn hole+) comfy open seating and easy access to restrooms. Two drinks are fine included with the purchase of a ticket. Designated driver tickets are available, for those not drinking. Jackpot! Proceeding down to the venue, there was a wide variety of food assortment and beer sales (yes at concert prices) Obtained chairs (they are short. If you are tall, ask for blue chairs) and found good seating. There were more food and goods stalls and many clean bathrooms. Based on the food passing by, it looked good. The show was great. Screens showed everything and we could see everything. AND the volume was not at that painful ear level. Everyone was having a great time and kept the grounds clean. We've already bought tickets to another show. Perhaps, I missed the bag and chair information on their website. Somehow, I wish it had been right upfront. Absolutely, if you are in the area, GO GO GO!
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