Woodstock Opera House
The Woodstock Opera House is a historical venue for performing arts and receptions located in Woodstock, Illinois. It dates back to 1889. Weather is mildest over May to September, with 70–83°F highs.
A theatre inside Woodstock
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°, with about 35" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Woodstock
Woodstock Opera House is inside Woodstock, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Chicago
Chicago is about 52 miles southeast and Milwaukee is about 56 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1889
Woodstock Opera House dates from 1889. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Woodstock Opera House
The Woodstock Opera House is a historical venue for performing arts and receptions located in Woodstock, Illinois. It was built in 1889 and designed as a multi-use facility with space for city administration offices as well as police and fire departments. The building was planned by architect Smith Hoag and built by contractor Simon Brink for a cost of $25,000. Today, the City of Woodstock still owns the building, but the building is used exclusively as a performance space.
In 2013, the stage was dedicated to Orson Welles, who grew up in Woodstock and performed at the venue during his formative years.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1889
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Where to stay near Woodstock Opera House
Rooms are nearest in Woodstock (6) and Dorr Township (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Woodstock Opera House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 25,740 | $246K | A− |
| Greenwood Township | in town | — | 1 1 hotel | 15,270 | $257K | — |
| Dorr Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 21,614 | $267K | — |
| Algonquin Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 14 10 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 89,435 | $304K | — |
| Dundee Township | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 23 20 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 64,737 | $278K | — |
| Lake Geneva | 17 mi north | 25 min | 22 11 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 8,818 | $344K | B− |
| Crystal Lake | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 42,288 | $311K | B |
| Grant Township | 15 mi east | 20 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 28,636 | $252K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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A visit to Woodstock Opera House: questions
Is Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock?
Yes. It’s inside Woodstock, IL.
When is the best time to visit Woodstock Opera House?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Woodstock Opera House from Chicago and Milwaukee?
About 52 miles southeast of Chicago and about 56 miles northeast of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Woodstock Opera House?
Chicago Rockford (RFD), about 35 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 37 miles.
Where should I stay near Woodstock Opera House?
Woodstock (in town, 6 places to stay), Dorr Township (4 mi, 6 places to stay) and Algonquin Township (13 mi, 14 places to stay).
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