Hippie Havens
The following is a list of places where there exists a sizable hippy population, where there is tolerance towards hippies, where hippies are free to pursue their lifestyle with community support. Whether you’re looking to visit or relocate, you can be sure there’ll be places to stay, interesting things to see and do, and lots of other hippies in these places. Please note, most of these were reader contributions! If you know of any other places to add to this list please write to us.
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Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis has a lot of hippies. There are so many coffee shops and bookstores to see them at. The waterfront is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy if you are a hippy. Views: 20657 Continue reading
Eugene, Oregon
Site of the nearby Oregon Country Faire (each July) where each year hippies gather to celebrate their hippiness. Home to the University of Oregon, many co-operatives, communes galore, a real cool Saturday Market, and eco-consciousness. UPDATE: I wanted to let you know that the Oregon Country Fair WAS a wonderful hippy flavor type hang-out once […] Continue reading
Grants Pass, Oregon
There are still active communes including an artists commune, the largest open air market in S. Oregon, 30% cottage industry for a variety of wares, a good amount of organic farms, great music and meetings of the mind, a lot of eco-consciousness and a liberal attitude (we outwaited the right wingers and loggers). Views: 26975 Continue reading
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a wonderful place that is very tolerant of hippie-types. Plenty of great people, and home to some great places, such as the nationally famous Saturday Market, a great place to meet people and just chill on the waterfront. Ive been all around this country and Portland OR is the most beautiful city Ive […] Continue reading
New Hope, Pennsylvania
New Hope is home to many hippies and artists, and in general open-minded people. It’s very pretty, with waterways throughout the town. lots of cool stores – hemp, body piercing & tattoos, hippie clothes, excellent restaurants, and great ice cream on the waterfront – green tea flavor is unreal! a great place to hang out […] Continue reading
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia area (i.e. suburbs, n.j., d.e.) has quite a sizeable hippie population, but as it is a massive area, you won’t usually see too many at one time. during the summer, we all come out of the cracks to enjoy drum circles at the art museum, although they were invaded last summer by stupid nitrous […] Continue reading
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is a very hippie friendly communnity with a couple small communes in james island and king street downtown offers the kindest of nugs and greatest of brothas and sistahs. It is the coolest, most layed back town, with the nicest people. Downtown Charleston has stores such as Loose Lucy’s, Exchange Factor Five, Black Mineral […] Continue reading
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Everybody on this li’l tourist island is flowing. There’s a small, but vivid hippie population, who tend to gather at Looce Lucy’s or Black Market Minerals in Coligny Plaza, and The Hemp Seed off Sea Pines Circle. Unless you’re at the high school, nobody is a hassler. It’s good as far as South Carolina goes, […] Continue reading
Spartanburg, South Carolina
It’s a medium size city in Upstate SC. I grew up on the east side with tons of hippies. Our parents were the original flower children and for the most part raised us in true hippie fashion. There isnt a lot for teenagers to do in SPartanburg, but we make do. One of our favorite […] Continue reading
The Farm, Tennessee
The Farm, Summertown, Tennessee – This commune founded by hippies including Stephen Gaskin, has pioneered the hippie communal lifestyle. Check out their website for more info! For a good history of The Farm see the Vegetarian Times story. Views: 33241 Continue reading