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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Byron Bay, Australia
The “Hippie Capital” of Australia is a place called Byron Bay (look it up!) which is situated at the top of New South Wales, near Brisbane. Byron Bay and surrounding towns like Nimbin, Mullumbimby, and Lismore are absolute havens for the alternative, new-age folk. Another Opinion: Byron Bay is not the Hippie Capital of Australia. […] Continue reading
Denton, Texas
I recently moved here for school and was VERY pleased to find that there is a huge music scene here where a lot of fun-loving hippie types gather to have a good time. Everyone here that I have met are just great any hippie would feel at home Views: 18492 Continue reading
Springdale, Utah
At the entrance to Zion National Park is full of artists and other deadhead type shops, coffee bars and eclectic galleries. A true gem in southern Utah with the backdrop of Zion’s multicolored cliffs and canyons. Views: 4269 Continue reading
Utah
Hey, there are more than Mormons in Utah! Check out Moab sometime, you’ll find plenty of hippies there! Sugarhouse is like a little hippie commune! Every Sunday people of all ages to go Liberty Park for the drum circle. People sell homemade smoking accesories, hippie clothes and hemp jewelry! Views: 8525 Continue reading
Burlington, Vermont
“on Church Street is the coolest place to be. There’s varieties of people including hippies, mostly new hippies. There’s also a restaurant type place off Church Street called Necters, which is where all the bands eat when they come to play down the street at Club Toast. Necters serves the most addicting gravy fries you […] Continue reading
Woodbury, Vermont
Woodbury is the Underground hippie love hole. tree upon tree of dripping nature. I think it sedates all the hippies to stay home and smile. but their here. oh, their here. Such a happy little community. Views: 6247 Continue reading
Floyd, Virginia
“Having grown up in the Blue Ridge, I am fortunate enough to have been thoroughly familiarized with the hippie pilgrimage that has taken place since the early 70’s…..and they’re all still heading to Floyd county. I believe there must be upwards of 10 intentional communities up on the beautiful plateau where Floyd County is situated […] Continue reading
Washington
“There is a large hippie community in Northeast Washington especially around the small town of Republic and Northern Stevens county.” Views: 8035 Continue reading
Bellingham, Washington
“This beautiful place is an island of hip folk in the Northwest.” Views: 57968 Continue reading
Olympia, Washington
“Old and young hippies hanging out among the earth and animal friendly paradise in the Northwest. Veggie restaurants abound.” Views: 9335 Continue reading