Guidebook for Cragsmoor _ Blue Heaven
Food Scene
Gaby's Cafe
141 Canal StGreat Mexican Food
Lombardi's
2808 Benton CorsRomantic Dinner. Cash only. $$$
Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal StGreat hang out. Healthy food, but higher priced
Cohen's Bakery
89 Center StGreat pastries
Third and Company Lakeside
3649 NY-52Creative decoration, hosts events, great brunch
Hannaford Supermarket
31 Ted DrGreat Grocery Store on the way up
Sightseeing
Great hiking - especially the Ice Caves hike and Falls, State park with required fee. Parking gets filled early
32 locals recommend
Sams Point
Great hiking - especially the Ice Caves hike and Falls, State park with required fee. Parking gets filled early
Above is a view from the road to Ellenville, but There is also a great trail up the ridge. We have a full listing of trails at the house.
6 locals recommend
Shawangunk Ridge
Above is a view from the road to Ellenville, but There is also a great trail up the ridge. We have a full listing of trails at the house.
Cragsmoor Stone Church
280 Henry RdTwo houses away with a view over the valley
One mile from the house, with a 1 mile loop to cliff on a carriage road. Currently only open for local access without parking.
15 locals recommend
Bear Hill Preserve
117 Dellenbaugh RdOne mile from the house, with a 1 mile loop to cliff on a carriage road. Currently only open for local access without parking.
Wonderful Chestnut building, with many Hudson Valley Paintings, Often has a special exhibit
Cragsmoor Free Library
355 Cragsmoor RdWonderful Chestnut building, with many Hudson Valley Paintings, Often has a special exhibit
Wonderful 6 mile hike. Mostly level once you pass Sam's Point.
25 locals recommend
Verkeerderkill Falls Trail
400 Sams Point RdWonderful 6 mile hike. Mostly level once you pass Sam's Point.
The falls is a short hike. You can also swim in the summer at Lake Awosting and Lake Minnewaska. $10 entry fee. Parking is limited.
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55The falls is a short hike. You can also swim in the summer at Lake Awosting and Lake Minnewaska. $10 entry fee. Parking is limited.
Many famous national Knife makers were based in Kerhonkson in the late 1800s. Hours are limited.
Wawarsing Historical Society And Knife Museum
3 Irish Cape RdMany famous national Knife makers were based in Kerhonkson in the late 1800s. Hours are limited.
Shadowland Stages
157 Canal StLocal Favorite for Live theater. Get tickets in advance
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
14 Grist Mill LnGreat outing
Mountain Wings
77 Hang Glider RdOne of the best hang gliding areas in the East.
Brimstone Hill Winery
61 Brimstone Hill RdOne of the many local winery's.
Kelder's Farm
5755 United States Rte 209Pick your own Farm, with many activities for kids and mini golf.
Nino's 209 Sales
8466 United States Rte 209One of Several Antique and Collectable shops in Ellenville.
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa
400 Granite RdHas changed ownership recently but may be a good day trip.
Tours available of the historic stone houses from the 1800's, very interesting. And there are plenty of shops and restaurants in New Paltz to check out as well.
80 locals recommend
Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot StTours available of the historic stone houses from the 1800's, very interesting. And there are plenty of shops and restaurants in New Paltz to check out as well.