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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Madrid, New Mexico
Madrid is way laid back and nothin but hippies live there its budifull there. Views: 17318 Continue reading
Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City is a small hippy mecca. They have loads of herbal stores in the city with “classes” on locating and identifying local herbs. Their co-op bulletin board is loaded with new age info. The annual Blues Festival brings out the most hippies. They have drum circles and a number of communes within 25 miles […] Continue reading
Taos, New Mexico
“I went to Taos, New Mexico last summer and found the place swarming with beautiful people. There are a few communes right outside of town… where Easy Rider was filmed. Lots of freaks around and so much to learn from each other… ecstacy. A bit touristy, but not yet too corrupt with society.” Views: 20864 Continue reading
Fulton County, New York
Located 40 min. west of Albany, many hippies in the area which is at the base of the Adirondack mountains. Hemp fests, music fests, and some down to earth people have been a part of recent Fulton county history. Check out Johnstown, Gloversville, Ephratah, or Caroga Lake. Dank Budz 2 b found!! 🙂 Views: 7394 Continue reading
Ithaca, New York
“Ithaca has one of the largest hippie populations in New York State. It has natural beauty and is crawling with old and new hippies. It’s home to many communes, head shops, natural groceries, drum circles, and kind bud. Ithaca has a sizeable college population.” Views: 22186 Continue reading
Naples, New York
kind of new age upscale town… I usually have an out of body experience when i smell all the grapes and nature at its best. Views: 6394 Continue reading
New Paltz, New York
Home to State University of NY at New Paltz, this small town has a sizable hippy community as well as students. The young feeling is a refreshing change from upstate NY’s older crowd. “There are just as many real hippies there as there are in Woodstock, N.Y. I know this because I am a long […] Continue reading
Tonawanda, New York
“There is a lot of hippies in Tonawanda NY. We have protested so many times and when we used to be the Lumber Capital of the world, we made them stop cutting the trees down, and we saved a lot of trees.” Another view: What tonawanda, ny a hippie haven?…. cut the crap… a town […] Continue reading
Trumansburg, New York
20 mins. from Ithaca. It’s home to the annual hippie fingerlakes Grassroots music fest! Iit’s also home of the Rongovian Embassy Bar and Restaurant which is always happy to host Dead cover bands and any other kind scene. Views: 5740 Continue reading
Woodstock, New York
Not the actual location of the famous festival (that is Bethel, N.Y.), and a bit of a tourist trap, but yes, lots of hippies live here. Views: 13264 Continue reading